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Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Associate Jess Arczynski is excited about the fast-paced and stimulating housing and regeneration work that she does at Trowers, a global firm that taps into her own international background.

Features

Training contract assessment centres: everything you need to know

Many law firms use assessment centres as part of the selection process for vacation scheme and training contract candidates. So how do you prepare for an assessment centre, what can you expect on the day and what are firms looking for? Read on for our expert advice.

Meet the Recruiter

Katherine Sharp

Despite only being at CMS for a few weeks, Katherine has over a decade of experience in the grad rec sector, with all the advice and insight that comes with that. 

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Clyde & Co LLP

Get inside Clyde & Co with its info-packed brochure, highlighting the exciting opportunities at this internationally renowned firm.

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LCN Says

Advice for 2018 training contract interviews

The main deadline for training contract applications is only a couple of weeks away and the interview stage will follow soon after, so now is the time to go through what you need to clear this final hurdle.

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Blogs

Thinking about the 'Why law?' question

To some people, the reasons they begin on the path to a law degree are seemingly obvious; success, money and knowledge are key themes that crop up.

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How to handle a scenario-based question at a training contract interview

What should I do if I don't know the answer to a scenario-based question at a training contract interview?