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GDL or MA Law?
Hi guys! Not sure this is the right place to post this, but does anybody know if there is any actual difference between these two conversion courses - GDL and MA law? Are they both accepted as a valid conversion route from firms? Thank you! :)- Camilla Gionso
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Dechert App Question
Hey everyone! I am completing Dechert's app, and one of the questions is: Dechert is frequently retained to work on the most challenging matters, and prides itself on its ability to deliver premium legal services and sound business judgment to its clients. In your opinion, other than the...- Camilla Gionso
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Application mistake
Hi everyone, I have recently submitted an application, and reviewing it just now I have noticed that the last word of an answer was cut, even though it is within the word limit (just checked in a word document). Has this ever happened to anyone of you? Would you recommend contacting the...- Camilla Gionso
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'Areas of law you are interested in' question
Hi everyone, I am completing an open day application, and one of the questions asks me to provide the areas of law I am interested in learning about and why. Would it be better to mention some areas of law where the firm is particularly strong in, or honestly answering the question without...- Camilla Gionso
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Commercial awareness or interview books?
I was wondering if any of you had read useful books on commercial awareness, interview answers and techniques, or just generally about careers in the city? I find it hard to pick good ones just looking online.- Camilla Gionso
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'Tell us about a topic you know' question
hi all, it is the second time I come across this type of question in an application, so I was wondering which is the best way to approach it? can I talk about literally anything? would be good to see what some of you has answered if you have had it before! thank you!- Camilla Gionso
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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White & Case open days application section
Hi :) I am completing White & Case vacation scheme application, but I am a bit stuck with the section on 'career events', which basically asks to provide details of any open days, workshops or presentations I have attended. As I have attended only one open day so far, I wasn't so sure if...- Camilla Gionso
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Work experience application section
Hi! I wanted to ask how do you normally approach the work experience section in an application form. Do I just need to describe what my tasks consisted of during my placement? Or can I also add what I have learned/ why this experience has reinforced my interest for commercial law, so treat it...- Camilla Gionso
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