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Responsibility:
3.6/5
 
Work Life Balance:
4.1/5
 
Environmental Awareness:
3.2/5
 
Benefits:
3.4/5
 
Company Culture:
3.7/5
 
Career Progression:
3.6/5
 
Colleagues:
3.8/5
 
Training:
3.8/5
 
Enjoyment:
3.8/5
 
Overall Rating:
3.4/5
 

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Industry: Law, Paralegal Department: Construction Job Title: Associate

Industry: Law, Solicitor Department: Commercial Property Job Title: Associate

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Industry: Law, Solicitor Department: Varies Job Title: Trainee Solicitor

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Application Advice:

Try and showcase the more interesting and unusual aspects of your CV. There are hundreds of applicants who have studied Law or the GDL and done similar work experience and paralegal roles. Think about what makes you different from them, especially your non-legal or quasi-legal experience.

Interview Advice:

If you are asked to do a role play of an interview with a client, think laterally about the information you are given.

Trainee Solicitor, Commercial Dispute Resolution at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Research the firm and the kind of work we do.

Interview Advice:

Be friendly and be prepared to draw on extra-curricular experience to demonstrate the qualities the firm is looking for.

Trainee, at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Focus on our key sectors such as life sciences.

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Application Advice:

Tailor it to the firm, a large amount of changes have been experienced in recent years. Why does this firm specifically appeal to you?

Interview Advice:

Two rounds- no assessment centre.
Everybody is employable on paper, show personality.What sets you apart from other candidates?
What have you done to make yourself stand out in an extra curricular non-academic sense?

Trainee Solicitor, Private Client at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Really make sure they research the firm and know why they want to work for Penningtons Manches.

Interview Advice:

Research the interviewers.

Trainee Solicitor, Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Stand out and be memorable, show case your positive attributes and show that you have a real interest in the firm.

Interview Advice:

Be yourself, say things that will make you memorable and stand out for the right reasons and have a passion for law.

Trainee, IP, IT & Commercial at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Let your personality show - aside from technical ability, a lot of weight is placed on how good a fit a person is for the team.

Associate, Corporate at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Attend law fairs and open days to meet the recruiter as a lot of focus is put on getting to know applicants.

Interview Advice:

Focus on preparing for questions about your experience and interests and why you want to join the firm.

Trainee Solicitor, Litigation at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

The application was an assessment of my fit within the firm rather than a pure test of commercial awareness.

Trainee Solicitor, Immigration at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Really try to show why you are applying to this firm in particular and why you might be a good fit. Try to set your application apart from others by showing your understanding of the firm and a focus on your unique selling points.

Interview Advice:

The interview focused primarily on whether I would be a good fit for the firm. There were very few questions in relation to commercial awareness.
I understand the application process now involves an assessment day, so the experience may be somewhat different.

Trainee Solicitor, at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Try not to give the standard answers, emphasise anything you've done which makes you stand out.

Interview Advice:

Be relaxed, it's a very friendly environment and they want to get to know you, not who you think you should be.

Trainee solicitor, Dispute Resolution at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Obviously show your enthusiasm for law with all the relevant work experience. A big thing though is the extra-curricular activities.

Interview Advice:

Be down-to-earth and conversational.

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Application Advice:

Learn about the company, the work, the role. Reasearch some contemporary issues in law, and make sure you speak up in the group exercises.

Trainee Solicitor, at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Be confident and do your research before applying. Try to understand the key sectors we focus on.

Interview Advice:

Relax and think before you answer. In group tasks, be a good listener and sum up the proposals of others as well as making your point. Get on well with everyone (within reason, of course).

Trainee, Trainee at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Work hard and do your research!

Interview Advice:

Use the internet to read up about the latest cases that interest you and understand how the academic side of law applies in the real world.

Trainee, Private Client at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Be yourself. Penningtons Manches looks for capable people but also those that have character. It is not solely about your intellectual ability but about whether they would be comfortable putting you in front of a client from day one.

Interview Advice:

The process has changed since i was interviewed. Therefore i cannot give an accurate comment

Trainee Solicitor, Employment at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Take your time and make sure your application is fun and interesting without mistakes

Trainee Solicitor, Property at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Research the firm carefully and show that you are interested in numerous departments.

Interview Advice:

It is not usually the style of the firm to ask questions designed to trip you up or trick you. Make sure that you know your application and CV inside out.

Trainee Solicitor, at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Be honest about why you want to work at the firm. Be thorough in your research as the firm will expect you to know the key sectors that we focus on.

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Application Advice:

Know the firm...

Associate, Construction at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

There is a "Penningtons type" of person and aspiring trainee solicitors should really try to get on to one of the formal vacation schemes as this is a really good way for candidates to get their foot in the door and remembered. It will also help the candidate (and the firm) know whether the person is a good fit. Confident (not arrogant) applicants, who are friendly and down to earth, and who can show a commitment to working for Penningtons specifically (it is not your generic law firm) and a hard working nature, are highly valued.

Interview Advice:

Interviews for trainee level are competency based. Interviews for qualified positions are a mix of competency based questions and questions based on technical knowledge.

Associate, Commercial Property at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Showcase all of your best bits. What can you bring to the firm that is different to everyone else? Make sure that you fully detail any relevant past work experience to show that you understand what a career in law and at the firm entails and why you want it.

Interview Advice:

Be yourself, as the firm likes smart, down to earth candidates with personality and something different to offer.

Trainee Solicitor, Corporate at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Be yourself and show a genuine interest.

Interview Advice:

As above and dont over think your responses to questions! If on a vacation scheme, use your initiative and be willing to help out with lots of different tasks.

Trainee Solicitor, Private Client at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

- Research the firm, the office and your role thoroughly, including by researching the people that you will be working with
- Ensure that the firm (and the particular office if applicable) does the particular type of work that you are really interested i

Interview Advice:

- As above, particularly in respect of research to be done
- Try to have two or three key selling points about you that you ensure you put across, regardless of whether the interviewer asks specifically about these - be prepared to twist the question to

Trainee Solicitor, IP/IT/Commercial at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

From a Trainee perspective, show that you are open minded and keen to try different seats. Read about the firm too and have a good idea of the seats you can do through the training contract.

Interview Advice:

Be genuine and show you understand key matters that effect the legal market.

Trainee Solicitor, Varies at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Really research the firm well and get to know its strengths and weaknesses.

Interview Advice:

This is a really friendly firm...so relax and let them get to know you!

Trainee Solicitor, Private Client at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Research your firm well; know what work is done, specifically in the office to which you are applying. If the firm emphasises cross office working, as the new Penningtons Manches does, then emphasis how work can come in from any office i.e. London but be done across the firm. Find a cultural/personality fit for the firm you apply for - it can be more important than the work you do.

Interview Advice:

Research the firm: where possible find out the firms ambitions. Talk with real enthusiasm.

Trainee, Private Client & Tax at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Be honest in your application

Trainee Solicitor, Clinical Negligence at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Know the firm, it has undergone a couple of mergers so know where we are in the market.

Interview Advice:

Be able to explain every part of your CV and application.

Trainee Solicitor, Clinical Negligence at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Work experience is key.

Trainee, at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Apply for a vacation scheme as it's a great way of getting to know the firm.

Trainee, at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Be yourself.

Trainee Solicitor, at Penningtons Manches LLP
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Application Advice:

Make sure your application is well researched. I would advice anyone to apply for the vacation scheme because it is a fantastic opportunity to make an impression prior to the training contract application.

Interview Advice:

Be yourself. It sounds like generic advice but you stand the best chance if you relax. Give genuine answers rather than answers you think the interviewer wants to hear.

Trainee Solicitor, Business Division at Penningtons Manches LLP
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