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Do you offer vacation placements in your international offices?
If I don't do a vacation scheme with you, can I still apply for a training contract?
How am I assessed during my vacation scheme?
Can I do a vacation placement in my first year?
Do you offer ad-hoc work experience?
I don't have any legal work experience, will this count against me?
How many people are in each training contract intake?
Is it possible to start a training contract before or after the dates you are currently advertising?
Can I choose my seats during the training contract?
Can trainees do an international seat?
Can trainees undertake client secondments?
Can I get involved in Pro-bono work during my training contract?
How many trainees stay with Allen & Overy on qualification?
Do you mind where I study the GDL?
Why have you chosen to develop a bespoke LPC course for Allen & Overy?
Do you choose my LPC electives?
When will I know the outcome to my application?
Can I have feedback on my application?
How many applications do you receive and how many do you interview?
What is the interview process?
I don't have the grades you're looking for - can I still apply?
I need a work permit - will that be a problem?
How do I apply for a Vacation Placement or Training Contract?
How do I complete the application form if I did not study in the UK?
When can LLM students apply?
How can LLM students apply?
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