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Hello! Thanks for your question. If you feel it is relevant and would strengthen your application, I would recommend using it. :)- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi Paige, Thanks for your question. I think something that is often overlooked in applications is making sure you're doing the basics right! E.g communicating clearly, attention to detail, well structured answers. We don't have a particular "type" of candidate. It's really important to be...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hello! Thanks for your query. I think your explanation above makes total sense as to why the tech sector is of interest to you and how it links to your skills/experience and therefore why you are keen to apply to OC which is a tech focussed firm. From a recruiter point of view, there is a...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi Olivia, We do not have a minimum requirement to apply and nor do we have a preference of Russell or non Russell group candidates. In terms of A-level, we do not use these and may only refer back to them if there is a close call between candidates. As mentioned, to some other questions. The...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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No worries... enthusiasm is great! Yes we support sponsorship for all our training contracts across all offices. There is a variation in pay between Bristol, Reading and London. All these details are available on our careers page. In terms of our teams, all the core teams are based across...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi there, Thanks for your question. I have just checked and we have a couple of technical issues, this should go live over the next day. So I would check back then to make an application. As with our other application windows, we do not recruit on a rolling basis so you have plenty of time...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hello! 1. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for our Vacation Scheme. 2. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and there is opportunity to highlight circumstances in the application form for consideration. We also have a wide range of networks in OC...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hello, Thanks so much for your questions. 1. In all honesty, it is up to you! We see both and this is no right or wrong way. On the second point, while all experience is great to list, not everything you do within your previous roles is relevant so really spend your time listing/explaining...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi Kate, Hope you are well. We dont have exact dates for our ACs. However, Virtual centres usually take place around mid feb with in person centres in early to mid march. Hopefully that will work for you!- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi Jasiri, Thanks for your questions and interest in OC. We have a lot of events throughout the application period. These are a mix of in person and virtual and across all 3 of our offices. You can take a look here: https://join.osborneclarke.com/events With regards to your second...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hello! Great questions. We don't have any academic requirements for our applications. Therefore, I would still recommend applying if you are interested. By delaying a year, we will then be recruiting for 2029 in our next cycle which is some time off! The crucial parts of our applications...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi John, Sorry I missed your questions. 1. SHL is our provider for our testing. 2. I would always recommend the Vac Scheme route if you can. Its a great opportunity for us to get further insight into you as an applicant and for you to showcase your experience/skills further. From the flip...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hello! Thanks for your questions! I popped some tips in one of the answers on the thread so maybe take a look at that. In terms of what makes OC unique, so a lot of firms do similar work and work in similar spaces. However, from a trainee point of view we offer you lots of experience and...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi Eden, Thanks for your questions! So we offer both options as we appreciate not everyone can attend a Vac Scheme. However, we would of course recommend it if you can as it's a big decision for you! 1. We wont make any decisions on direct to TC applications until our Vac Schemes have...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hey David, Thanks for your questions. 1. Bristol and London are our largest UK offices and therefore have the biggest cohorts. The numbers do tend to change each year. 2. Absolutely not! We welcome applications for any of office and from wherever you are based. However, as a note, you can...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Morning Stacy, Thanks for your question. The long form answers are there to give you the chance to demonstrate as much of your knowledge and individual perspectives as possible. Keep that in mind when writing them. I think my top tips are as follows: 1. Be concise and make sure everything...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hello, In short, we do not make decisions on a rolling basis so you have plenty of time! We will wait until the closing date before making any decisions. However, due to the volume of applications, we do begin to read them. I believe our Bristol open evening will be on the 6th November so...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi James, Glad to hear you are reapplying. The Verbal Reasoning Tests are used as an indicator for us as we don't focus on academic results. However, the most important part is your long form answers... so focus on those first!!! With regards, to VRTs I would recommend just doing as many...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Morning! Unfortunately, it is compulsory for the second assessment centre to be in person. We would still encourage you to apply and should we get to that stage, we can discuss things further. Thanks!- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi Everyone, I thought it would be a good idea just to introduce myself first. I am a Recruiter for Osborne Clarke. I am based in our Bristol office and focus on Graduate recruitment, Paralegals and Knowledge roles. I have been with the firm for just over 2 years but prior to that I was a...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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