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Recent content by Harty

  1. Harty

    Partner interview at Fieldfisher. Any advice?

    Hi, what did they ask about then? How commercial was it/was the SRA relevant? Also, what other types of exercises were there? Many thanks
  2. Harty

    Practise your commercial awareness for your next interview using PESTLE & SWOT.

    P: Importing location of beans. Any interruptions going on (embargos, wars, natural disasters, strikes). Ditto for the rest of materials (e.g. cups, cakes, etc.) E: Tax breaks I can take advantage of. Where am I getting the initial capital from and what are the strings (high current interest...
  3. Harty

    Bird & Bird AC

    Hi all Received an AC invite for the 2Bird Spring Vac Scheme. The email says "The virtual assessment centre comprises of a timed written exercise, live interview, as well as non-assessed Q&A time with our current trainee solicitors. Prior to the assessment centre, you'll be sent a preparation...

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