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    My interview screen disappeared for a bit...

    Hi All! I just completed a VI and in the middle of it, my interview screen disappeared - the camera was still on and I was in the middle of answering a Q. This was because of an annoying and unexpected Adobe update notification (of all days)!! Do you think I should email Grad Rec to let them...
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    "What makes you a good fit for our firm?"

    Hi All, I am trying to prep for an interview and was wondering how would I go about answering the above-mentioned question - "What makes you a good fit for our firm?" I'm not sure if this is a "why this firm" question or not? I would really appreciate some help with this! Thanks :)
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    DWF VI

    Hi All, I have been invited to my first ever video interview (finally passed the application stage). I was wondering if anyone has any advice/tips on how to proper for the DWF video interview and what type of questions to expect? All help is welcome! I have until Sunday to complete this...
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    I don't get it...

    I don't get it...I really thought this was one of my strongest applications. I don't get where I fell short? Even with mit. circumstances, I'm still not a good fit? Sorry for this depressing post but I really don't get what I'm doing wrong???
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    Work Experience 50 words

    Hi All I am currently drafting a vac scheme application and the work experience section has a 50-word limit! I would really appreciate any advice/tips on what should be included in this v.small word limit. Thanks!
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    PWC

    Hi All, Hope everyone is well! I am currently practising for the PWC online test and was wondering if anyone has sat this test or if anyone could kindly give some advice for success at this stage (apart from the obvious: practice, practice, practice)? Many thanks!
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    Linklaters

    Hi All! I'm trying to apply for the Linklaters TC, but their website doesn't seem to have the link to enter the application form/test. Please can someone let me know if there is a reason for this? Thanks :)
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    What are you looking for?

    Hi All I have been asked the above question by a Partner (that I reached out to through LinkedIn), after telling him a bit about myself, he asks: "So what are you looking for?" And my brain has frozen - how do I answer this without being so rigid?? Thanks!!!
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    online tests

    Hi All I'm trying to practice online logical/verbal reasoning tests and came across assementdays.com - on their page they say that we can ask employers for clarification to identify which verbal/logical reasoning test will be used, and which verbal/logical reasoning skill will be tested I was...
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    Tell us about yourself

    Hi All! I am trying to prep for the Simmons & Simmons VI and I was wondering if anyone could give some insight as to how to answer/structure my answer to the question on "tell us about yourself"? Thanks!!!
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    Simmons & Simmons

    Hi All, I have received my first ever interview/online test invite for a vac scheme. Woo! I would really appreciate it if anyone could give me tips/advice on how to succeed at this stage. The ability tests consist of one verbal reasoning test and one logical reasoning test and then there is...
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    Work experience

    Hi All! I am currently amending my work experience section and the word count/limit is 250. Most of my experiences are about 150words or under. I have tried to stay concise etc....would you advise that I add more words to reach the 250 word count? Or does it not really matter for the work...
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    Holman Fenwick Willian

    Hi All I'm really stuck on how to answer 'why this firm' Q....was hoping for some inspiration! Theres quite a big word count of 350 words, so don't want to end up just waffling. Thanks :)
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    Simmons SJT

    Hi, Has anyone done the Simmons SJT? Is there any way I can prep before/ any insight how it is? Thanks!
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    Reed Smith "what current issues do you think have an impact on the legal profession? how and why"

    I was wondering if I could discuss the 2019 general election and debate surrounding stability to the political landscape of the country.....The hope of greater stability to financial markets and investment.] But I'm not sure how to structure this into a strong answer? Help!!

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