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Advice featuring Slaughter and May
5 minutes with Alison Peyton, Early Careers Recruitment Marketing Manager
What really stands out in an application? Our application process is very straightforward – we just ask for a CV and a cover letter, submitted through an online form. In a good cover letter, the candi
Meet Sally - a trainee solicitor
Why did you apply to Slaughter and May? Completing Slaughter and May’s Virtual Insight Programme influenced my decision to apply as it exposed me to the firm’s unique and agile approach to work. As a
Jasmine - Trainee solicitor
Why did you apply to Slaughter and May? During my second year at university, I attended the ‘A world of difference’ presentation and networking event. The presentation explained the firm’s multi
Diwankar - Trainee solicitor
Why did you apply to Slaughter and May? I immensely enjoyed studying law at university and was largely set on pursuing a career in the field. After attending a few recruitment events, I found myself i
Megan - Trainee solicitor
Why did you apply to Slaughter and May? One key feature of Slaughter and May which stood out to me, and which led me to apply to the firm, is their multi-specialist approach; having studied law
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