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    CMS 2022 Application Help

    Hi! There is a question on my CMS Academy application that I'm stuck on. The question asks 'In your view, what steps should a law firm take to put client relationships at the forefront of its strategy?'. Do I talk about innovation or seeking to understand the client holistically as knowing...
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    Ashour's Journey to a TC

    Ashour's Journey to a TC I'm glad to be joining TCLA today and Kick start my plan to a TC as of today I'll be applying to NRF, CMS and Ashurst with the latter being my first choice I planned my application and chose deadlines to each app NRF = 10th of NOV CMS= 25th of NOV Ashurst= 15th of DEC...
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    CMS 'Relationship Firm'

    This question in the CMS Academy application form is bothering me: In your own words, explain one key strategy that CMS is implementing to become the leading relationship law firm. (200 words) I do feel like it's being deliberately vague, and there's various different things it could be...
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    CMS Opportunities 2021/22

    Hi guys, I thought I should just pop on here and let you know that I am a brand ambassador at CMS for the 2021/22 academic year! It might be useful for me to share some of the most relevant opportunities CMS has available for this year. Applications for both the CMS Academy and the CMS First...
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    CMS Assessment Centre

    Hi! Does anybody have any insight into the assessment centre process for CMS Academy and what to prep for it, specifically the partner interview? Feel free to DM me! I am so nervous and would love to have a chat about it if you've been through it before! Thank you! :)
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    CMS Academy Video Interview

    Hello! Just thought I would make a post to see if anyone had any insight into the CMS Video Interview and what to expect? I am currently trying to prep around why this firm questions, alongside general situational and competency questions, but if anybody has any direction as to what sort of...
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    CMS Opportunities SCOTLAND!

    Hi everybody! I am a brand ambassador for CMS this year specifically in Scotland and at the University of Glasgow! I wanted to start this thread specifically for anybody who is undertaking a Scottish law degree as the process and eligibility can differ! If you are undertaking an English law...
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    CMS application question

    Hi everyone, I'm stuck on answering CMS' app question "How would you describe the relationship between law and business?" I'm struggling with how vague the question is, what exactly am i supposed to answer here? Any ideas to get me started would be fab thanks!

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