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    Norton Rose Fulbright Winter Vac App

    Hi, I’m applying for 2019 Winter Vac at NRF and am a bit stumped on a few points for their app. 1.) They don’t appear to have an Alevel or UCAS requirement anymore, is this the case; 2.) In the form the only Q this year is a 750 word cover letter. As it is within the form should it be addressed...
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    Asking for a TC in a different office to VS...

    Hi all, I've got a VS lined up this summer at a firm's Bristol office. When applying, I thought I wanted to be in Bristol but I have since changed my mind and would like to be in London. What do you think is the best way (in the event of me receiving a TC offer) of saying "I'd really like a TC...
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    Answering why specific office question

    Hey all. I am trying to prepare an answer for a question asking 'why the London office' of a firm which has both other international and national offices (DLA Piper). I think it is quite likely that I will get asked why the London office (As I did an Open Day at a different office) and am not...

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