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Stephenson Harwood

This lady goes gaga for graduate recruitment. Stephenson Harwood's adventure-loving HR manager shares her secrets for training contract success.
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A Herculean task

How many lawyers does it take to run an Olympics?

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Shearman & Sterling LLP

Shearman & Sterling LLP, one of the world's premier global law firms, has been at the forefront of the legal profession for well over a century. Today we are one of the largest legal practices around the world with a significant European client base. Start here to find out more about being a trainee solicitor with Shearman & Sterling LLP.

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Serious summertime

I've just finished the first year of my law degree. What can I be doing over the summer break in preparation for my second year of study and the training contract applications to come?

No sweat: interviews made easy

The good news is you've been invited to a training contract interview. The bad news is... you've been invited to a training contract interview! Don't panic. This article explores what you should be doing in preparation and how best to present yourself on the day.

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Kieran Wilkinson

Shulmans

Studied at University of Liverpool
Solicitor Commercial Property

Featured LawyerThroughout my training contract I was given a high level of responsibility with my own files to run and, in each seat, I was treated as an important member of the fee earning team. This was one of the reasons why I chose a firm of this size.

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