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    Freshfields AC group exericise

    Hi! I am wondering if anyone could share what their Freshfields AC group exercise looked like. Thanks in advance!
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    Freshfields AC - how long did you wait?

    I did a due-diligence task and an attention to detail task as a part of my application for Freshfields. This was nearly two weeks ago. Is it common to wait this long? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This is for AG's Manchester office :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone has any tips for this year's Addleshaw Goddard video interview? What questions have been asked so far?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    What type of vacation scheme (winter, spring, summer) is generally the most open towards 3rd-year students? Thanks!
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    Pinsent Mason's 4000 character questions

    Thank you @Jessica Booker, I'll remember this from now on.
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    Pinsent Mason's 4000 character questions

    That makes sense, thank you. I think I am somewhere near 3000 and feel like another thousand would be just stretching the sentences longer. Anyways, I hope @Jaysen is ready for 12k+ of characters to review in the near future.:D
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    Pinsent Mason's 4000 character questions

    Hi, a quick question: is it generally recommended reaching the limit of 4000 characters (including spaces) in all four of the questions that PM asks? I.e. would 2000 characters in the 'greatest achievement' question be considered short? Thanks!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Was that regarding a VS to a TC? I assume the latter but want to make sure.
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    Cover letter formalities

    I am not too familiar with the correct formalities of English cover letters and have a few questions. 1) Are any of the following omissible? "... as advertised on ABC." - to show where I found the vacancy. "Thank you for your time and consideration." or anything similar to that 2) When...
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    Mentioning investment/portfolio success in cover letters

    Right, I understand that. I am trying to link it to my curiosity about the role of law in the sector (i.e. financial regulation, rights of both shareholders and the managers board etc.). Thank you!
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    Mentioning investment/portfolio success in cover letters

    Thanks Jaysen! I am mentioning it in my 'why commercial law?' section.
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    Mentioning investment/portfolio success in cover letters

    I am currently a 2nd year Law student and I wonder, whether mentioning 'success' (yield percentage or simply the mention of it being successful) of my overall stock portfolio over a long-time period is something that could support my application? I am applying for a lot of financial markets /...
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    Katten Muchin Rosenman

    Hi TCLA! I am currently in the process of writing my covering letter for Katten and given the lack of posts regarding the firm on this forum, I would love to hear anyone's experience with Katten. What was the vacation scheme like and what was your role? I have seen a few Katten's trainees on...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Anyone heard from Eversheds? I saw some people already being invited for the Video Interview. Do they still consider applicants?
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