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Pros and Cons of an In House Training Contract

July 2, 2019

Weighing up your options for a law career and wondering if an in-house solicitor role could be for you? Have a look at our pros and cons to help you decide.

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A Day in the Life of a Fladgate Trainee

June 28, 2019

We interviewed a Fladgate trainee solicitor to find out about his day-to-day life at an international law and what he enjoys about working there

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Top Tips for Your Training Contract Video Interview

June 27, 2019

Video interviews are becoming increasingly popular amongst law firm recruiters. Don't let them worry you, here's what you can do in advance to prepare for success!

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Criminal Law Training Contract Interview Questions

June 27, 2019

After applying for multiple criminal law training contracts, you've finally got an interview. Here are the questions to expect and how to answer them.

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Tips for Your Training Contract Telephone Interview

June 25, 2019

Do you have a training contract telephone interview coming up? Get ahead of the game and ensure your success with our useful tips and advice.

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Bird & Bird Trainee: Aviation and Dispute Resolution Seats

June 24, 2019

Find out what life is like as an aviation and dispute resolution trainee solicitor at a top London international law firm.

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Tips for Your Face-to-Face Training Contract Interview

June 21, 2019

Face-to-face interviews can be just as, if not more, nerve-wrecking as telephone and video interviews. Here are eight tips to help you prepare for success.

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Training Contract Interview Questions and Answers

June 21, 2019

Training contract interview coming up? Read our blog with some questions to prepare for and and advice on how to answer them.

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Life as a Trainee Solicitor at Bird & Bird

June 13, 2019

Find out what life is like as a trainee solicitor at international law firm Bird & Bird, from varied seats to impressive secondments!

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What to Do Before Your Training Contract

June 11, 2019

If you've got time to spare before starting your training contract, here are some options for what to do.

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