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    Interview question - tell us about a time you compromised your views

    How would anyone handle this interview question - tell us about a time you compromised your views. It seems to be about ethics and integrity but the wording is slightly odd... What is the best way to structure an answer to this?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    has anyone heard back from irwin mitchell london office (PLS) ???
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from Irwin Mitchell London office?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Great thank you!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi - this was really helpful as I have the simmons and simmons VI and tests this week! Can I ask - where do I find a practice Korn Ferry test online? Do you have a good link? if so would be great if you could share, thank you :)
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    For the Penningtons vac scheme application, there is a requirement to do a cover letter and the question states: 'please use this opportunity to tell us about yourself and your reasons for applying to Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP (including the relevant location)' but then the next question in...
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    Irwin Mitchell Vacation Scheme Application Question

    Do you think its a good idea to end with a sentence saying I would organise some sort of follow-up conversation with the potential client or do you think thats a waste of word count?
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    Irwin Mitchell Vacation Scheme Application Question

    @Jaysen @Alice G Thanks so much - thats so helpful!
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    Irwin Mitchell Vacation Scheme Application Question

    Hi! I'm so sorry as I think this query has been answered before by @Jaysen but I can't find the answer anywhere no matter how much I have searched for it! @Alice G @Jaysen I would really appreciate some tips on structuring this Q! 'After a busy day at the office, you begin your journey home...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    do you think it’s a question worth bringing in my own examples from work etc ?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone got any tips for how to handle this Q? 'You are collaborating on an urgent project which is due to be completed in five days. You haven’t worked with these colleagues before and everyone has different ideas on how the project should run. Conversations are getting quite heated. How would...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    @Jessica Booker @Jaysen For this Q: 'We are looking for ambitious and well-motivated individuals who have a real commitment to the law. What are your three key personal motivations to undertake a training contract at Irwin Mitchell?' Do you think this is more a 'why law' question or a 'why...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I'm doing the LLM Law and Legal Practice at BPP but it is literally the PGDL with a project at the end to make it a masters - and everyone doing it including myself pretty much only did so because we needed postgrad funding. When I apply to firms, should I write that my course is LLM Law and...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    @Jessica Booker Hi! In October, I got given an ad hoc paid position to do legal admin work for a QC. Its only about a day a month of work and my main roles are: Setting up, organising and maintaining a more efficient paper and electronic filing systems of relevant case authorities (rather than...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    @Jessica Booker @Jaysen Any tips to handle this question for the Irwin Mitchell Vac Scheme? "Our clients have lots of legal advisors to choose from. As a trainee solicitor you will speak with new clients on a day to day basis, therefore it is important to understand how Irwin Mitchell can...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hey, thanks for the tips but I've already had to use my post-grad loan (you only get to access it once) to do an LLM version of the GDL. So pretty much need to self-fund the whole thing!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Any tips on how to tackle this question - 'In no more than 200 words, please provide an example of a time where you have needed support or assistance.'
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    For this question "Please give a brief summary of any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility and any other noteworthy achievements gained at School, University, Law School or in employment." would you answer chronologically or in reverse chronology?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Bit of a hypothetical scenario but - I’ve noticed some of the smaller, often full-service, firms I’m applying to for training contracts only part fund the LPC e.g give £10,000 towards it rather than funding the whole thing. These firms also often do not select a specific LPC provider. If I...
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    PGDL 2020-2021

    Hi, how do you register for the course? i cant seem to work it out

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