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My successful training contract application to Allen & Overy

Jaysen

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    Hey guys,

    A bunch of you mentioned you'd like to see an example of a successful application.

    I attach images of my training contract application to Allen & Overy. There's quite a number of things I'd change now, but I hope it helps you work out whether you're going in the right direction. It's worth noting that I didn't attend my interview (I had a different offer by then), plus my written application won't have been the only factor taken into account!

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    J
     

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    taneshS

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    Hey guys,

    A bunch of you mentioned you'd like to see an example of a successful application.

    I attach images of my training contract application to A&O. There's quite a number of things I'd change now, but I hope it helps you work out whether you're going in the right direction.

    PS: I have cut out their questions as I don't want to get into trouble! View attachment 3 View attachment 4 View attachment 5 View attachment 6 View attachment 7

    Best,

    J

    Quality thank you very much!
     

    FreddyS

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    I just wanted to say this is going to be so helpful for my training contract application to Allen & Overy. Ive been struggling to work out how to tailor an application and this makes it a lot clearer.
     
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    Hey guys,

    A bunch of you mentioned you'd like to see an example of a successful application.

    I attach images of my training contract application to Allen & Overy. There's quite a number of things I'd change now, but I hope it helps you work out whether you're going in the right direction.

    PS: I have cut out their questions as I don't want to get into trouble! View attachment 3 View attachment 4 View attachment 5 View attachment 6 View attachment 7

    Best,

    J

    Hi Jaysen,
    Just wanted to say this is super helpful! Thanks so much :)
     
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