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    How is this work experience section

    Can someone please review my work experiences for the application. There is no word limit. Please be brutally honest! 1-As a client executive intern, I coordinated with the receptionist to manage front-desk operations. I scheduled appointments and assisted with clients’ concerns post-treatment...
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    Withdrawn from the SQE course - is the career in commercial law still possible?

    Hi @Jessica Booker and everyone, I’ve got a 2:1 in law and recently started the LLM SQE course, but I was withdrawn after failing one module. I’m planning to apply for vacation schemes and training contracts later this year, but I’m unsure how this might affect my chances. There’s no...
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    Solicitor Apprenticeship Applications

    Hi All, I hope you are well! I'd love to know how you would you go about answering a question which has 3 questions in 1? Such as this. A solicitor apprenticeship is a challenging and rewarding 6-year commitment, with a blend of work and study. We are keen to understand why you are attracted...

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