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Helena · Jan 7, 2019

What would you do if you were given work from a department you don't enjoy? Any ideas welcome.

Mohammed · Jan 7, 2019

While preparing for drafting exercises, I came across this resource. It is not exactly the same as the work we would be doing at assessment centres but I have found it useful for practising. Especially drafting the letter and memorandum exercises and it also has model answers.

This is the link if it is easier to access: http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415487153/files/Drafting_exercises.pdf

Best of Luck!

RolyPoly · Jan 7, 2019

Hi, I have some questions regarding Company Law. I don't know if this is the right thread so admins please notify me or move this thread if I'm wrong.

Q1) If shareholders vote yes to a decision but the directors vote no to a decision, whose decision would/should prevail in the end?

a) I know that directors run the company and make management decisions. So what about the shareholders' views?
b) Can the directors refuse to follow the shareholders' opinion? If yes, what can the shareholders do about it?
c) Do the answers in relation to Q1-2 depend on what decision is to be made and whether shareholders' approval is required for that decision in the first place?

Q2) Why do shareholders go for derivative claims if the damages go to the company in the end? What is in it for the shareholders? (Dividends?) Why not go for an alternative route?

Hopefully someone can help clear my confusion

Jaysen · Jan 6, 2019

Online tests aren't for everyone. I've been asked this a few times and thought it would be helpful if we had a list of firms that do and don't require you to complete some form of online test.

I've compiled the list below mostly using Chambers Student, so please let me know if any of the firms are in the wrong place, or if you have any more firms to add to the list (you guys were great when we compiled the rolling basis list).

Law firms which use an online test:

Allen & Overy (situational judgement test)
Baker McKenzie (Watson Glaser Test)
BCLP (online verbal aptitude test - for firm's purposes only/no weight on application for vac schemes)
Bird & Bird (Watson Glaser Test)
Browne Jacobson
Burges Salmon (at the Assessment Centre)
Clifford Chance (Watson Glaser Test)
CMS (critical reasoning test)
Cooley (critical thinking appraisal)
Dentons (Watson Glaser Test)
DLA Piper (verbal reasoning test)
Freshfields (Watson Glaser Test)
Gowling WLG (Skyrise City game (includes logical/abstract reasoning test)
Hogan Lovells (Watson Glaser Test)
HSF (Short verbal reasoning test)
K&L Gates (online verbal reasoning test)
Kennedys (critical thinking test)
Linklaters (Watson Glaser)
Mayer Brown (online verbal reasoning and situational judgement test)
Mishcon de Reya (critical thinking and situational strengths)
Osborne Clarke (verbal reasoning test)
Pinsent Masons (at interview)
Reed Smith (online situational strengths test)
Simmons & Simmons (situational judgement test, then online logical and verbal reasoning test)
Taylor Wessing (game-based psychometric test)
Weil Gotshal & Manges (Watson Glaser Test)
Withers (numerical and verbal reasoning test)

Law firms which do not use an online test:

Ashurst
Bristows
Clear Gottlieb
Clyde & Co
Davis Polk
Debevoise
Dechert
DWF
Eversheds
Gibson Dunn
Jones Day
Kirkland & Ellis
Latham & Watkins
Macfarlanes
MoFo
Norton Rose Fulbright
O’Melveny
Shearman & Sterling
Sidley Austin
Skadden
Slaughter and May
Sullivan & Cromwell
Travers Smith
Watson Farley & Williams
White & Case

Jaysen · Jan 6, 2019

Hi All,

A quick announcement:

In the past we kept the vacation scheme discussion forum private, first for students with a proven vacation scheme, and then for members of TCLA Premium.

We have now decided to open this forum for everyone. You can access the forum here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/forums/vacation-scheme-discussion.13/.

Let me know if there are any problems.

Best,

Jaysen

Jaysen · Jan 6, 2019

Hi All,

In the past we kept this forum private, first for students with a proven vacation scheme, and then for members of TCLA Premium.

We have now decided to open this forum for everyone. Please post here for anything related to vacation schemes. If you're stuck with something while on a vacation scheme, we can also help you in this thread.

Best,

Jaysen

Amanda · Jan 6, 2019

Hi everyone,

I am applying to a law firm for a Training contract which asks the following two separate questions:

1.
Please provide your personal statement in the space below. Please outline why have you chosen to become a commercial solicitor and what relevant skills and experience you possess that you feel make you a suitable candidate. (550 words maximum)

2.
Please give details of your extra-curricular activities and interests including any positions of responsibility.

(250 words)

I was slightly concerned that the content for both may overlap? Does anyone have any tips on what to say in each box- especially the first question?

Many thanks!

Lauren · Jan 5, 2019

Hi, I have been invited to a video interview with Addleshaw Goddard. Anyone have advice on how to prepare or the type of questions asked?
Any help is appreciated! : )

Zemfira · Jan 5, 2019

Hi everyone ! any tips where I could practice for HSF’s online test please? Thank you !

Qy_ · Jan 5, 2019

Hi, all
For the last part of this question: "tell us about your experience of teamwork and the impact you have had on these teams, whether from your work, studies or other roles and responsibilities. Include how you have balanced your various commitments"

"include how you have balanced your various commitments" - does that mean how you have balanced your various commitments within that team, or outside the team (as in, general time management)?

Greatly appreciate any advice

BWSM201 · Jan 4, 2019

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone could provide some feedback for a cover letter I have drafted for an open day at Slaughters. This is the first personal statement type thing I've done (apart from UCAS) so bare with me if the structure is off!

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Harvey · Jan 4, 2019

Hi, just received the news that I have been invited for CMS Academy Video Interview. Was wondering if anyone had any insight into video interviews in general?

What type of questions should I expect?
How do you act in a video interview?
Any other tips for preparation?

If you have CMS-specific knowledge ever better!!

Thank you

Legalese · Jan 4, 2019

Dear TCLA readers

Provisio: I know lots of people on here are grinding away at getting their TC and I am sorry in advance if this post is irritating (if it's any help it took me two years and self funding to get to this point so I know the grind).

I start my TC very soon at a Magic Circle firm but I am slightly worried now as people have been lining up to tell me how hard I will work and how dreadful the hours will be when I tell them where I am going. Included in this list are: a former MC associate (first time meeting him) who gave me this lecture over CHRISTMAS eve drinks, most partners and current trainees at the small sized London law firm where I currently paralegal, and other sorts.

Of course I know what the hours will be! I try to tell them - I am a bit older, I always care deeply about my work (often staying late or getting too obsessive about something), I have had a previous career, one of my positive character traits are endurance and generally a determined attitude, and I can laugh when things get ridiculous, I worked in a restaurant 10am - 2am/3am for a LONG period of my life.

The long and the short is that I am aware of the challenge ahead and I did believe I was up for it, I don't know if this is just a cultural thing because the firm I currently paralegal at are - I would say in my humble opinion - not overly hardworking. Surely, I won't despise it?! I am thinking of nurses, doctors, truck drivers, parents who come home to more work to look after children... it cannot be THAT bad!?

Sorry for the rant but I would really really appreciate anyones thoughts...

datguyak · Jan 4, 2019

Hi everyone just wanted to know what you think the best way to prepare for a case study is.
I am under the impression that it generally involves reading a scenario beforehand and explaining it to the interviewer.

thanks!

Salma · Jan 4, 2019

Hi All,

As we have now reached the start of 2019, we thought this thread would be ideal to discuss new year goals and resolutions. This year, I want to (try) and continue being fit and heathy, travel a lot more and learn to take breaks consistently.

What are your goals this year?

BWSM201 · Jan 3, 2019

First year scheme question

'Please explain how you think you would benefit from attending this workshop'.

Should this primarily be linked with HSF?

Jaysen · Jan 3, 2019

BWSM201 · Jan 3, 2019

Hey all,

Just a quick question- I didn't realise CMS' first steps was on a rolling basis, and the deadline is tomorrow. Is it even worth submitting it?

J Malone · Jan 3, 2019

Hi, I am almost finishing writing my application for Herbert Smith Freehill except adding my previous BA degree grades.

I am not sure how to add the additional BA qualification in there.

what makes worse is that I cannot find the email address of the firm too

Please help me

Jaysen · Jan 3, 2019

Lawbour · Jan 2, 2019

So, I'm currently in the middle of doing the Irwin Mitchell VS application and on their work experience section they ask for 5000 characters explaining what you've done for each experience. When I met the graduate recruitment team earlier in the year, they told us to include every experience we've had that is relevant and to try and get as close as possible to the character count, but the highest I've managed is 3700 with some of my experiences being around 1500 characters.
It's really stressing me out because I don't know what more I could say and I don't want to be repeating myself.

Does anyone have any advise?

J Malone · Jan 2, 2019

Hi
one of my work experience was from the firm which does not do any business.
As time passes, the CEO of the firm has been changed and it is a very small law firm in my home country within 5 lawyers.

The Thing is that
I wrote the firm's name : Sebit Law, while its legal name is Sebit Partners.

Well I did not submit some of the firms' application but to some law firm I have already submitted as Sebit Law.

Would this thing be a critical point in my resume?

Kim LD · Jan 2, 2019

Hey everyone!

I applied to Flex Legal and have an interview coming next week (Wednesday). Does anyone have advice for the interview (what to prepare etc.)?

Any info on Flex such as sponsor firms, length of contracts etc would be useful as well!

Thanks

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