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  1. nmurphy44

    What Counts As an Extra-curricular?

    Was just wondering if vacation schemes and other legal work experience could be included?
  2. nmurphy44

    Sector Focus in Law Firms

    Hi everyone! What recent work in one of our sectors interests you and why? How does the sector approach aid us in servicing clients? The first half is straight forward, but the second question is confusing me. Is this just a general answer on the benefits of a sector focus for law firms, or...
  3. nmurphy44

    Vacation Scheme Prep

    I have a VS coming up and was wondering what to expect in terms of the work? I was also wondering are vac scheme students expected to bring their own laptops to work on or is work typically carried out on computers at the office? Is there anything else that you guys would recommend to bring...
  4. nmurphy44

    Competitors

    What kind of factors should you use to determine a firm's competitors?
  5. nmurphy44

    What skills would you bring to the role of a trainee solicitor?

    Hi all, There's a 300 word limit to this question. I was just wondering how many skills you guys I should talk about. I was going to do 3, but 100 words each doesn't seem like a lot to describe the example and apply it to the role. But 2 skills seems like too few?
  6. nmurphy44

    Reapplying to a firm after Vac Scheme

    Hi, I'm currently applying to commercial law firms, specifically their vacation schemes. However, If I fail to secure a training contract at the end of the vac scheme, I will have to apply for direct training contracts next year. Would it be ok to apply for a firm if I previously turn down a...

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