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Recent content by Qy_

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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    thank you very much indeed :)
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Cleary Gottlieb VS offer!! I am totally shocked as I felt that I messed up with the group exercise completely.
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    the general idea is, in the China market, only Chinese law firms are able to advise on certain matters due to regulations. But Linklaters, by forming an alliance with ZhaoSheng (a Chinese law firms), has therefore bypassed that limitation and secured a so-called Chinese law capability.
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Linklaters AC! submitted WG test on January 14th.
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    No worries :) I am also non-UK, non-EU, submitted my application on 7th January so nervous right now haha plus. Best of luck
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    Vac Scheme with no work experience?

    I don't think that's a problem, so long as you can articulate "why law" "why that firm", and show the work you have done to pursue this career (i.e. the regional firm work experience you've had). Also, regarding uni, I would say don't worry. I've seen plenty of RG uni students getting into top...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Awww Congratulations! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/experience/linklaters-interview/ check this link Also, can I ask when did you apply?
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    The Linklaters application question

    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...
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    Watson Glaser Pass Mark

    thank you everyone :)
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    Watson Glaser Pass Mark

    Hi everyone :) So, to stand a good chance of getting an AC, what sort of score should I aim for? (specifically with regards to Linklaters and Clifford Chance) I usually score around 75%.

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