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    Too late to apply for magic circle / vac schemes

    @whisperingrock I found the response(s) I received on the Student Room to be more than merely abrasive and the responses I have received on this forum have been quite different. I am failing to understand how you bringing this up and even going so far as to post a link for everyone else to...
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    Magic Circle Trainee after PhD

    Thank you for your replies guys, I am very appreciative of them. Magic Circle, I am fond of their practice areas and obviously prestige plays a part, but in no way am I opposed to other law firms. The inclusion of 'Magic Circle' was used purely to differentiate from other law firms so that...
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    Too late to apply for magic circle / vac schemes

    Hi Jessica, Honestly that is very encouraging, I posted the same question on the 'Student Room' and was met with quite harsh comments. Some had told me that I lacked commitment to the law by undertaking 3 LL.M.s and that my chances were very slim at the age I am at.
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    Magic Circle Trainee after PhD

    Hi, my question is one of contemplation. I did some researching via LinkedIn and found that there are quite a few Magic Circle solicitors who either studied different degrees before a law degree or after have gone on to do PhDs. For example, some undertook their PhD in 2010 and have only just...
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    Magic Circle Trainee after PhD

    Hello, I am considering undertaking a PhD in Law and then to pursue a position as a trainee solicitor at a Magic Circle law firm. I have seen quite a few people on LinkedIn who after doing a PhD have gone onto become trainee solicitors at Clifford Chance, Allen & Overy etc. Does anybody know...
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    Too late to apply for magic circle / vac schemes

    Is this the same for Magic Circle Law Firms? Daniel
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    Too late to apply for magic circle / vac schemes

    Hello, I am 25 years old. I graduated top of my class (LL.B.) from a low-ranking UK institution from 2016-2019 I then attended a Russell Group university for my first LL.M. and graduated with a Distinction 2019-2020. After, mainly due to COVID-19 restrictions I decided to take a further...

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