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From the Archive | Tips for Securing a Training Contract as a Non-Law Student

From the Archive | Tips for Securing a Training Contract as a Non-Law Student

by Oxford Law Society | Jan 26, 2025 | Industry

An interview with Amelia Wrigley by Andy Roszkowski Amelia studied English at St John’s College and graduated in 2018. After completing a vacationscheme at Slaughter and May, Amelia was offered a training contract from the firm. What first sparked your interest in a...

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