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On the realistic journey of a successful TC applicant, the "order of priority" when drawing from personal experiences and more...

Whenever the thought of you being "not good enough" pops up in your mind, you should immediately stop the negative talking.

I've spoken to so many aspiring lawyers over the past years, and I realise that a majority of them stop applying to law firms when they get about 4 to 5 consecutive rejections…

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From Camera-Shy to Offer-Ready: 6 Counterintuitive Tricks That Helped Me Nail Law Firm Video Interviews

As I know, more and more aspiring lawyers start getting invites for a pre-recorded video interview. In this newsletter, I will completely change your perspective on how you should prepare for such interview, providing you the techniques and tricks to tick some of the key boxes Graduate Recruitment is looking for.

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Training Contract Guide for International Students and Foreign Lawyers

Getting a training contract in places like London is easier said than done - yet, the good news is whether or not you are an international candidate, law firms are essentially looking for the same skills and competencies. Unfortunately, there is little support out there for foreigners entering the London legal market, and therefore I have seen many bright international students struggling with writing good applications.

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