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    DLA Piper Vacation Scheme Assessment for Training Contract?

    Hey! Thanks so much for the response - that's really helpful :)
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    DLA Piper Vacation Scheme Assessment for Training Contract?

    Hi everyone! I was wondering whether anyone knows how DLA assess you to convert a vacation scheme to a TC? I thought that it might have been an interview at the end of the scheme, but I can't seem to find anything online! Thanks :)
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    A&O First 2021 Scheme - Application Question

    Thank you so much! This is really helpful :)
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    A&O First 2021 Scheme - Application Question

    Hi guys! This question came up in the application and I'm unsure how to go about answering it, i.e. what kind of article to find, how to link it back to A&O etc.: Discuss a recent news article that interests you and how it is relevant to Allen & Overy (250 words) Any advice on how to go about...
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    Clifford Chance Spark Application Question

    Hey everyone! I am attempting to answer the Clifford Chance Spark application question but am unsure as to how go about answering it/a good structure to follow - please can anyone advise? Is there anything in particular that they are looking for? "You have told us about your academic...
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    Accepting two part-time jobs at the same time?

    Hi Jessica, thank you for the responses in both threads. One of them is a firm and the other is Thomson Reuters, so not a competitor - do you think that would be okay?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi, I have applied to two (paid) part-time Campus Ambassador roles over the summer to maximise my chances of at least getting one. In the off chance that I get both, is it possible to accept them and do them alongside each other? Or will firms be hesitant about me accepting other the...
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    Accepting two part-time jobs at the same time?

    Hi, I have applied to two (paid) part-time Campus Ambassador roles over the summer to maximise my chances of at least getting one. In the off chance that I get both, is it possible to accept them and do them alongside each other? Or will firms be hesitant about me accepting other the...
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    Mandatory 2.1 or above in non-law modules for top firms?

    Hi guys, I'm currently in my first year of a joint-honours Law degree, and was wondering when applying for vacation schemes and training contracts at top firms (e.g. Magic Circle and Silver Circle firms) whether a 2.1 or above in all modules is expected/considered mandatory? Or is it really...

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