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  1. lawnoob

    WFH general tips?

    Not sure if this kind of thread/conversation has already happened but I haven't found it on this forum, so thought I'd start a thread for tips and maybe advice for WFH since it can be a bit different to actually going into work :) Are there any recommended WFH etiquette things that are probably...
  2. Zubin

    Virtual Assessment Center - Written Exercise

    Hi everyone! I have a virtual assessment tomorrow. It's a written exercise, where we book a one-hour time slot. I've been practising case studies and writing letters, and have been reading about the firm. Wondering if anyone can shed any light on what the one hour is like if they've ever done...
  3. A

    Watson Farley Williams video interviews

    Struggling to find information on how long you have to answer the questions. I understand there/s a minute-and-a-half to prepare, but does anyone know how long to give the actual answers? Thanks!
  4. M

    Online BPP LPC/GDL- Will you still move?

    BPP unlike ULaw have decided that for Sept 2020 ; all their courses will begin online virtually. For any future trainees or LPC/GDL'ers are you considering still moving to London/or the city of your course? Or are you planning on just staying at home as the course will be online? As I'm so...

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