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    How to explain using AI in applications

    A recurrent question a number of firms have been asking this cycle which applicants have struggled with is: how have you used generative AI when preparing your application to the firm? To help you write a good answer here, I think it is firstly important to clarify that the "How did you use...
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    HSF campus ambassador 24/25

    Hi everyone, I applied for the Herbert Smith Freehills campus ambassador position for next year. I applied March 31st, and got an email in early April that I met the benchmark for the online exam. However, it is end of May and I have not heard back about next steps/application updates. Has...
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    Do I get the free review straight after purchasing Gold membership?

    As title said, I wanted to get my app reviewed by TCLA but found that the Gold membership is cheaper than the one-time purchase. Is there any catch to this? Just wondering if I buy it today and get approved asap, would I be eligible to just use the free review included straightaway? Thanks :)

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