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    Post Qualification dilemma

    Thanks Jessica that is very helpful advice! I think from my observation the firm would prefer trainees but they’ve said that at present they are unlikely to be able to have a place in March. They are happy to support my development but then this will be without a role. I have applied to...
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    Post Qualification dilemma

    They aren’t sure if there will be a role within the next six months in that department because they recruited someone this year, before I qualified. Yes, the next trainee qualification will be in March. Because I’m working as a paralegal at my current firm.. I’m thinking of making the move to...
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    Post Qualification dilemma

    Hi All - I have recently qualified via the SQE route. I worked as a paralegal for over 4 years at an International firm and the firm is ranked as tier 1 in the area I want to qualify into and I also had the opportunity to complete a client secondment. After qualifying my firm have not been...
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    SQE - paralegal work experience

    That is extremely helpful advice Jessica! Thanks very much :)
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    SQE - paralegal work experience

    Hi All, Following the recent developments around SQE I have been wondering whether it might be beneficial undertaking the SQE exam? I've worked as a paralegal for about 3 years now with a year of in-house experience. Just wanted to know if anyone had any thoughts on this? I'm applying for...
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    Travers Smith Interview

    Hi All - I'm currently preparing for the Travers Smith interview. I am trying to prepare a draft response if I'm asked about the challenges/threats facing Travers? I was going to talk about how Covid has slowed down M&A activity and as Travers is quite big on this - how economic activity and...
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    Conflicting date

    So helpful thanks so much!!😊 would you say its debates around current affairs? Or just can be on anything at all?
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    Conflicting date

    This is so helpful! Thank you so much☺️
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    Conflicting date

    Also - if you have any tips at all for the Travers interview that you think might be useful that’d be really helpful 😊
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    Conflicting date

    Great thank you!! I’ve emailed them so hopefully they come back with another date 😊
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    Conflicting date

    Thank youuu 😊😊
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    Conflicting date

    Hi all, Just wondering if someone who has been in a similar situation help me. I previously booked an assessment centre slot with Walker Morris. But only found out today that Travers Smith also wish to interview me. However, it is at the same date and time as my assessment centre. has anyone...
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    Reed Smith Post SJT

    Just received the same! Are you replying to the email or copying in graduate recruitment too?
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    Reed Smith - Research Questions

    Really helpful - many thanks! :)
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    Reed Smith - Research Questions

    Hi All - I am trying to answer the Reed Smith research questions. One of the question states: 'What current issues do you think have an impact on the legal profession? What impact do they have and why?' I might be overthinking this - but does this mean trends affecting the legal profession...
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    Shoosmiths Insight Evening

    Really helpful - thank you!
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    Shoosmiths Insight Evening

    I am currently applying for the Shoosmiths Insight Evening and slightly confused how to approach the question 'Describe why a legal career appeals to you.' Can this be answered by explaining why a career in commercial law appeals to me or does it have to be more generic?
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    Free application review opportunity

    I am interested :)
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Does anyone have tips for the Simmons VI and Online Tests? Any help would be greatly appreciated! :)
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Has anyone heard from Squires post VI? For the Leeds Vac Scheme?

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