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    Help buying/choosing professional clothing (especially for women)

    This isn't exactly clothing-related, but on the subject of general appearance, what are the conventions around ear piercings? I have two lobe piercings in each ear as well as one helix piercing. I tend only to wear studs or small hoops, and no one has commented on them / reacted negatively (at...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker! For an upcoming vacation scheme, I have been asked to fill out a conflict check form. One of the questions asks me to list all the clients for whom I have provided legal work. The only legal work I've completed is on vacation schemes, and I'm concerned that giving details of...
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    Help buying/choosing professional clothing (especially for women)

    I'm so glad I found this thread! I'm having trouble working out what to wear on my virtual vacation scheme -- any tips for how to look smart when people can only see your head and shoulders?? I'm thinking blazers with a blouse underneath but don't want to look too samey everyday. Would a smart...
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    Self-funding GDL Help!

    I'm doing the GDL at the moment, but don't have experience of any of the universities you mention specifically. My GDL was moved totally online because of the pandemic, which actually turned out to have a bit of a silver lining because all careers / pro bono events were moved online, which made...

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