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Merry Christmas everyone!

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    Hi All,

    Just a quick note to say it has been a pleasure working with such a fantastic, supportive community of aspiring lawyers over the past year.

    I hope you all have a great Christmas and some time away from all the application stress.

    Best,

    Jaysen
     

    AJ

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    Merry Christmas all and happy new year!! Definitely echo the advice to get time away from application stress.
    Having said that, do firms give bonus points for applications submitted on Xmas day!?!?!?
     

    Jaysen

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    Merry Christmas all and happy new year!! Definitely echo the advice to get time away from application stress.
    Having said that, do firms give bonus points for applications submitted on Xmas day!?!?!?

    If I was a recruiter I might be wondering why the applicant wasn't out enjoying him or herself!

    (In reality, I doubt it would make a difference!)
     

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