Want to apply for Training Contracts and Vacation Schemes but don’t know where to start? Keep getting rejected but aren’t sure where you’re going wrong?

Paul Gascoyne is the Senior Recruitment Manager at Shearman & Sterling. Having reviewed thousands of applications, Paul shares his tips on navigating these applications.

We find out the most common mistake that prevents applicants getting through to the next stage, delve into what commercial awareness actually means, and debunk some myths around the application process.

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