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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi all, Have a very silly question but it's a question nonetheless haha.. What does everyone think of using abbreviations in application forms? e.g. I'm instead of I am. Currently writing my Freshfields PS and I've been abbreviating I am to I'm but just panicking whether this is appropriate...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Just a heads up that Freshfields, Baker McKenzie, Hogan Lovells and Weil and Slaughter and May are open for direct TCs!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Morning all! Hoping to reach out to you guys as you're a very supportive bunch! Is anyone feeling demotivated and a little lost? I'm a 2018 graduate and have been applying since my second year (2016/17) - although I didn't actually really focus on my apps until last app cycle where I did get...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    You amazing lady! Just what we needed I think! So very proud of you Alice!
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    Case Study Interviews: Good things to know!!

    Useful resources: https://snippet.finance/ https://financeunlocked.com/disruption-support/?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=LinkedIn%20Messinger&utm_campaign=BC%20LinkedIn%20DM%27s%20Post%20week%201
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    Virtual Opportunities With Law Firms - Updated List!

    Clifford Chance hosting an online webinar on 25/06: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mygwork_workpride-workstrong-activity-6671328916961030144-lbDU
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thanks for such a kind post Daniel - would you be able to shed some light on your commercial awareness strategy please? I'm staying on top of the news and have a good grasp of commercial news but still find the case study still challenging :/ Thanks!
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    Free Month of TCLA Premium - Every Week!

    Apologies, I've just seen this! Ahhhhh thank's so much Alice, this message really put a smile on my face :) Much needed at this point where I'm just questioning everything haha Thanks again!
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    Linklaters

    Thanks so much!!!
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    Virtual Opportunities With Law Firms - Updated List!

    Virtual Law Fairs with AS: https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/virtual-diversity-law-fairs-2020/# Aspire by AS: https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/coaching-programmes/as-aspire/ RARE are doing alumni/commercial awareness webinars. Exclusive for RARE candidates only...
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    Technical Mock Interview Takeaways

    The first point... I needed to know haha thank you so much!
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    Linklaters

    Hi all, Is anyone able to give some insight into the other part of the app process (not the WG test) please? What are the types of questions asked, how long does it take to complete, can you save and return later, etc? Thanks! :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey do you mean applying in 2020 or applying for a TC starting in 2020? I know that L&W don't recruit on a rolling basis so it's likely you won't hear back until after their 31/07 deadline.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Orrick recruit non-RB so I suspect we won't hear until after the deadline
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    Ask Alice G (Future Trainee at Freshfields) Anything!

    Hi Alice! Apologies for not responding to this sooner - thanks for getting back to me! From my understanding, the FF AC is three segments (general interview, written exercise, analytical interview). I was hoping you give some guidance on the analytical interview and written exercise? And more...
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    Linklaters

    Hey! Linklaters TC doesn't open until 01/05. :)
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    Virtual Opportunities With Law Firms - Updated List!

    White & Case running an IG GR takeover next week (I think Thursday)
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    Ask Alice G (Future Trainee at Freshfields) Anything!

    Hey Alice! Something I've struggled with in interviews is the case study element of the study. I've just been so clueless about preparing for one, how to deal with one, how to answer one, etc. Was hoping you could provide some guidance with this please, with Freshfields? Thanks! :)
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    Case Study Interviews: Good things to know!!

    Some good resources here from BoE: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/knowledgebank
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    Virtual Opportunities With Law Firms - Updated List!

    White & Case holding a virtual event with Legal Cheek. Info here: https://www.legalcheek.com/event/understanding-how-a-global-law-firm-works-with-white-case/

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