Recent content by Mrcerec

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    Curtis Mallet-Prevost Colt & Mosle LLP

    Is this TC suitable for career changers with no law qualifications/ experience. It's not clear, but judging by the timeliness, I'm wondering if it's for people with a law qualification already
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    Not getting TC from a VS

    If you don't get a TC from a VS, how do you cover it off on your cv/ interview? Is it not viewed as a negative?
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    Advice for my son

    Thanks Jessica. Now he has done 2 VS would he be best applying for more or direct for a TC? At his last interview with a large US firm he was down to the final 2. He was quizzed as to why he hadn't applied to the VS and went direct instead.
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    Advice for my son

    Hi Jessica, when you say that this is about his skill set, not his profile - what do you mean exactly ?
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Thanks Jessica. No he works at a big strategic communications firm, hence his business experience. He has got to the final round 3 times this year, and the feedback is that his lack of legal experience makes them question his dedication to the law, hence I'm wondering whether doing a Masters in...
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Thanks Gemma. As he has business experience is he better applying for VS or direct for a TC? At what age do you consider people too old for a TC?
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    Ask Ropes & Gray Anything! Join Maya Shah to learn about applying to a leading transactional law firm

    Hi Maya Hi My son is turning 27, has a masters in Politics from LSE, works in a top firm in comms for the last 3 years. Wants to swap to corporate Law. In the last year has got to the final round of Freshfields and Weil. Got vacation schemes with Vinson & Elkins and Eversheds. Unfortunately...
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi Gemma My son is turning 27, has a masters in Politics from LSE, works in a top firm in comms for the last 3 years. Wants to swap to corporate Law. In the last year has got to the final round of Freshfields and Weil. Got vacation schemes with Vinson & Elkins and Eversheds. Unfortunately not...
  9. Mrcerec

    Advice for my son

    Hi My son is turning 27, has a masters in Politics from LSE, works in a top firm in comms for the last 3 years. Wants to swap to corporate Law. In the last year has got to the final round of Freshfields and Weil. Got vacation schemes with Vinson & Elkins and Eversheds. Unfortunately not...

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