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Norton Rose Fulbright - Other Information
@Selma95 @Yminh Thank you to both of you :) I'll be sure to add every little thing I can that's of relevance- Hazal
- Post #4
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Norton Rose Fulbright - Other Information
Looking at the questions Norton Rose Fulbright ask on their application form, I was a little thrown by this additional bit: Please use this section to provide additional information about yourself and/or your experience that is relevant to this application. (100 words max)* It seems like it's...- Hazal
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- application advice application form norton rose fulbright nrf
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Rolling Basis Recruitment Realities
I just wanted to find out the likelihood of places filling up on vac schemes at certain firms. Earlier I saw mentioned that Jones Day's Winter vac scheme fills up by mid-October. I've also experienced Shearman & Sterling fill up their training contracts (and therefore stopped recruiting for...- Hazal
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- application deadlines rolling basis vacation scheme
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Jones Day
So I did this cover letter for them last year and got through to interview. I covered: my interest in commercial law specifically why Jones Day (you must, crucially, answer why their no-seat structure suits you) Interwoven in both answers I mentioned what skills I would bring. e.g. I'm...- Hazal
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Why does a career in a city law firm interest you?
I think those are good reasons but just need supplementing with real life experiences that you've had to distinguish from similar work such as banking and consulting. I.e. attending open days, talking to lawyers at networking sessions, specific deals that excited you, all of which help you...- Hazal
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Vacation Scheme Application Advice
How to write an answer to: "Please tell us about a [news] story that interests you" Recently I answered a similar question to the above for a Winter vac scheme and wanted to share some tips for how I constructed my answer, especially if this is the kind of question that throws you off (i.e...- Hazal
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread
Taylor Wessing, last recruitment cycle, made you do 9 questions, averaging 200 words each. By far the worst I've done yet.- Hazal
- Post #24
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Application Reviews & New Features
Hi @Jaysen, I'm in the process of writing an application but the deadline is Monday 15th October. In order to get a review in by Friday, when would I have to submit it by? I understand it would take 2 working days but would I have to submit it by a particular time tomorrow? Thanks!- Hazal
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- Forum: Site Announcements
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Thinking about what type of law firm is right for you
I was thinking practice area, yeah! That's true. I think I'll be strategic with who I mention in law firm interviews too, like you said before.- Hazal
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Thinking about what type of law firm is right for you
Thanks for replying Kazam! I've also come to value US firms based on their intake size but am conflicted with my attraction to the more diverse, UK based firms such as Herbert Smith Freehills and Baker McKenzie. In terms of US firms paying more, I think there's even a way to mention that one...- Hazal
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Thinking about what type of law firm is right for you
Hello everyone! Have you ever been asked the question: which other firms are you applying to? Of course, whoever is asking this question knows they're not the only firm you're interested in. Instead, it's a way of finding out whether you know what you're looking for or whether you're shooting...- Hazal
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- interview law firm size law firm type motivation trainee intake
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Pros and Cons of a Sector-based Approach
So true! I especially appreciated your point on HSF and Malaysia as I was not aware of that before. Just to back you up on the point about conflicts of interest, I think you're absolutely right. I've had a chat with a Jones Day partner about this issue and he has said that sometimes, key...- Hazal
- Post #6
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Herbert Smith Freehills Vacation Scheme 2018
Hi Jaysen, I'd like to jump in on this and get your advice on how to answer: Introduce us to a topic you know about and explain why it interests you. (Up to 300 words) What I'm most stuck on is how to fill 300 words appropriately with 1) the topic and 2) my interest. How would you go about...- Hazal
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Vacation Scheme Application Advice - Enter your competition responses here!
In response to: "What is your best piece of advice for students about writing a successful vacation scheme or training contract application?" The simple answer is: Do your research! The longer answer is: After applying to vac schemes and TCs for around 6 months and attending multiple...- Hazal
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Welcome! Introduce yourself here :)
Hi everyone! My name is Hazal and I'm a recent graduate in English Literature from Warwick. I'm currently applying for vac schemes and working part-time in the meantime. I'm a part of SEO London and love being involved with law events, meeting new people and sharing and discussing this journey...- Hazal
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- Forum: TCLA General News
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Pros and Cons of a Sector-based Approach
First post as part of The Corporate Law Academy and I thought I'd jump in on this discussion, seeing as I'm particularly interested in sector-based firms. A bit of background on me: I've applied to both Osborne Clarke and Reed Smith, firms with a sector-based focus and have been relatively...- Hazal
- Post #4
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion