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    Legal story vs Commercial story

    What sort of topic would you focus on if they asked for a legal story you've been following? As opposed to a general commercial news story. I'm sure someone posted something about this a while back but can't seem to find it. Thanks!
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    Legal week article: Why buyout firms are becoming more attractive clients than banks

    Hi! Can anyone with access to Legal Week possibly briefly summarise this article for me: https://www.law.com/legal-week/2019/02/06/why-buyout-firms-are-becoming-more-attractive-clients-than-banks/?fbclid=IwAR22hN7lYCKdqwGC0dQroSvG19SVS28Kepjfgaa4bubpWRAOUfI0ekihEcE Would be much appreciated...
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    CV Blind Interviews

    Hi all, I was just reflecting on my Mayer Brown interview and wondering what you all thought of CV blind interviews and/or how to approach these. I personally found it a bit difficult because I would keep forgetting they hadn't read anything about me and so I think my answers could have come...
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    Interview/AC attire - females

    Hello, Just wondering what the consensus is on whether you should always wear a skirt suit (or trouser suit) to an interview or assessment centre? In the past I have done, but just wondering what everyone thinks Thanks.
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    Relevant Work Experience

    Hello, Something I always struggle with for applications is a lack of relevant work experience. I haven't done any vac schemes and my only legal experience is two months' part time at an immigration law firm. I've had various jobs since sixth form (cleaner, factory worker, bar staff, hostess...
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    CV Length

    Just a question regarding those firms that require you to submit a CV. Is it better to have a one page CV or 2? I'd drafted one of 2 pages, but sent it to my careers advisor at uni and she insisted it had to be 1... Looking for any advice on the matter! Thanks!

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