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    Need advice: GDL - worth the investment?

    Hey all, From experience, I have noticed the questions I have about the GDL in other forums do not seem to attract many replies. I'm not sure why this is but I hope someone could help me? With the looming SQE and the uncertainty it brings, I'm not so sure about the GDL. There has been...
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    Law-firm research

    Hey all, So I've done heaps of research for a law firm and I'm currently writing the cover letter. However, I'm not sure what parts of my research I should use? I have information on their practice areas, work culture, compensation scheme, values, deals, career progression, seat information...
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    Dress code

    A bit of a weird one but I'm sort of new to this so apologies. I'm attending the BSN's Big Conversation event tomorrow at Linklaters in the evening and I'm not sure if I should go formal with a suit, smart casual or casual? I've emailed BSN but not entirely sure I'll get a response before the...
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    Non-legal volunteer work

    Hey all, I know it is encouraged to include legal voluntary work in the work experience section, but could you mention non-legal voluntary work (i.e. helping in a charity or fundraising) or would you advise against it? Thanks!

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