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LPC Extension 26-11-2024 26 Nov 2024 14:53 Replies: 0
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Government legal department qualified lawyer positions 04-11-2024 04 Nov 2024 13:42 Replies: 15
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LPC Fail. 01-11-2024 01 Nov 2024 17:26 Replies: 5
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EDF Legal graduate Scheme 2023 (training contract) 12-10-2024 12 Oct 2024 19:00 Replies: 4
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When to apply for TC as a non-law student 30-09-2024 30 Sep 2024 14:34 Replies: 1
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