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    Shoosmiths Assessment Centre June 2024

    Hi all, I have recently been invited to attend the Shoosmiths Assessment Centre and have only ever participated in a half-day AC with another firm, so I have limited experience and insight. If possible, does anyone have any insight into the Shoosmiths AC specifically, or if anyone can offer...
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    Shoosmiths Video Interview

    Hi all, I have a video interview with Shoosmiths on Saturday and I was just wondering if anyone has had a video interview before and what kind of questions I should expect especially when it comes to commercial awareness.
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    Shoosmiths VC and TC Application

    Hi Guys, I am having a little trouble with answering this question: " In a competitive legal market, how do you think Shoosmiths remains successful and attractive to clients without compromising on profitability? There are many complex issues which may feed into this answer, but we would like...
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    Shoosmiths VC and TC Application

    Hi Guys, So I am having a little bit of a problem with this question for the Shoosmiths Application. "In a competitive legal market, how do you think Shoosmiths remains successful and attractive to clients without compromising on profitability? There are many complex issues which may feed into...
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    Shoosmiths Insight Evening

    Hi Guys, So I've been invited to the Shoosmiths Insight Evening in Manchester. Has anyone been to an insight evening with Shoosmiths before and how would you advise me to prepare for it? P.S. Is anyone else coming to the insight evening in Manchester this January.

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