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The importance of work experience
Entering the world of work can be daunting. However, once it has been entered, you will soon realise the importance of work experience. With the field of law being extremely competitive, nothing is more pivotal than the work experience you will receive on your journey to become a successful lawyer. Gaining work experience would allow…
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Commercial Awareness update
Shein valued at $100BN The Chinese fast fashion brand, Shein has reached $100bn in value. Shein fully operates as an e-commerce business, offering a range of products from clothing to accessories at affordable prices. With its immense popularity, the company has grown exponentially and now operates in 150 countries. Overall, this huge valuation means that…
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April 2022 – Application Dates
Training Contracts Firm Closing Date Eligibility BLM 29/04/22 Penultimate year law students, finalists and graduates Pinsent Masons 20/05/22 Penultimate year law students, finalists and graduates TLT 31/05/22 Penultimate year law students, finalists and graduates Forsters 13/06/22 Penultimate year law students, finalists and graduates Burges Salmon 23/06/22 Penultimate year law students, finalists and graduates DWF 24/06/22…
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Commercial Awareness update
Burger King fails to shut down in Russia In response to the ongoing crisis, many companies have made efforts to cut ties with Russia and assist refugees in providing employment opportunities to rebuild their lives. However, Burger King is currently facing difficulty in closing down its franchises as its owner in Russia is refusing to…
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Finding a balance during Ramadan.
With Ramadan less than a week away, it’s important to start thinking about how you may structure your work and studies around the period of fasting. Of course, whether it be with University or school, there is never one schedule that would fit all, however, shared below are some tips and advice that I find…
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School to University Transition
Transitioning from school to university can both be exciting and nerve-wracking. For some, it may also be their first time moving away from home. Either way, there is no denying that university and post-18studies are rather different to anything a young person experiences prior to this point. We often hear about the positives associated with…
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Commercial Awareness update
Hermes rebrandEarlier last week, the UK’s biggest parcel delivery company had announced they are undergoing a major transformation. A significant change they’ve made is branding the company under the name Evri. Following this change, the company has also created a new website and social channels to promote its delivery service.CEO Martin de Lange has stated…
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Commercial Awareness update
Cutting ties with Russia Due to the invasion of Ukraine, many companies and organisations are no longer doing business with Russia. Supermarkets such as Asda, Morrisons and Co-op have removed Russian vodka off the shelves alongside other Russian products. The UK based oil and gas giant, Shell has also revealed to boycott Russia’s oil, gas…
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The World of Corporate Espionage
Let’s say you own a Fortune 500 company, and a pesky competitor slowly eats away at your share of the market. Getting your hands on your competitor’s classified intel can turn the tide on the struggle to stay on top. Maybe, getting your hands on internal documents? Plans on their next business idea? Or even…
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March 2022 – Application Dates
Vacation Schemes Firm Closing Date Eligibility Browne Jacobson 15/03/22 Penultimate year law students, finalists and graduates Marriot Harrison 23/03/22 Final year law students and graduates Howes Percival 31/03/22 Penultimate year law students, finalists and graduates Wilsons Solicitors 31/03/22 Penultimate year law students, final year non-law students Training Contracts Firm Closing Date Eligibility RPC 13/03/22 Penultimate…
