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  1. Mimi

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

    Thanks so much Kim! I applied a few hours before the deadline and received the invite this afternoon.
  2. Mimi

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

    Hey, I've just been invited to complete K&E's video interview. Does anyone have any insight/tips? Thanks!
  3. Mimi

    'Where else have you applied and why?' Interview Question

    Agree with all of the above, I wouldn't necessarily be fully honest as you're likely to apply to a range of firms whether that is based on their HQ location, size, practice area focus or industry focus etc. So when answering this question ensure there is a distinct link between the firms you...
  4. Mimi

    How would you approach these questions?

    Hey William, For Q1 I would suggest maybe an interest/hobby you have, consider the transferrable skills and maybe how it has helped in other aspects of your life or helped you grow. I would make this answer more personal than an answer for the typical positions of...
  5. Mimi

    Litigation

    The Lawyer is pretty good for current trends in litigation. However, full articles are not always viewable if you use the free subscription but it is a good starting point.
  6. Mimi

    Ropes and Gray

    From having spoken to GR at various firms, CV blind recruitment is used during the interview stage i.e. graduate recruitment would be aware of your grades, experiences, background etc. however the associate or partner interviewing you will not receive that information. Therefore, the questions...
  7. Mimi

    Free TCLA memberships

    Thank you so much!
  8. Mimi

    Commercial awareness resources: collated list of pros and cons

    Hey all, a useful way to identify commercial awareness topics of interest to firms you're applying to is to look on their website as some of them send daily/weekly emails direct to your inbox!
  9. Mimi

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

    I completed and passed Weil's Video Interview in the summer for their TC and got through to first-round interview. I'm afraid I can't exactly remember the questions I was asked, however, I believe the questions were along the lines of: i) why commercial law? ii) why Weil? (mentioning a...
  10. Mimi

    Welcome! Introduce yourself here :)

    Hey all! I'm Mihira. I studied English and Philosophy at the University of Nottingham and recently graduated from a Masters in International Law at SOAS. I am currently working at a legal start-up consulting firm advising clients in PE. I am applying for vacation schemes and training contracts...
  11. Mimi

    How to approach this 600 word question for Clifford Chance

    I understand, good luck!
  12. Mimi

    K&E

    From attending their Open Day last week they highlighted that there is overlap, however, they want you to go into more depth within the work experiences section so maybe highlight what you did, your responsibilities and what you learnt from doing that task.
  13. Mimi

    How to approach this 600 word question for Clifford Chance

    I would contact CC as from what I recall from the Open Day, they said that the closer you submit your application for VS/TC to the deadline, the less time you have to complete the test i.e. rather than having seven days it may only be two or five days but I cannot fully remember.
  14. Mimi

    How to approach this 600 word question for Clifford Chance

    Hey, I attended CC's Open Day. Their advice was to answer the 600 word question as is - so talk about your achievements as they want to know more about you. With regards to connecting it back to the firm, you can do this within the work experience section if you have interacted with firm as this...
  15. Mimi

    Office Hours: Want to chat about your applications?

    Hi Jaysen, Are you still offering this service? Thanks, Mihira
  16. Mimi

    "Provide details of any careers events you have attended"

    Its good to write the event you've been to and pick out something you learnt/liked about it e.g. international reach, room-sharing system etc. as it demonstrates you know the type of firm you're looking for. I was advised by someone in grad recruitment that you should write more in detail...
  17. Mimi

    Macfarlanes Assessment Centre

    Hey Daniel, I had an AC at Macfarlanes for a TC in August so it may not be 100% useful for your AC if it is for a VS, however, my AC had the following assessments: a) Group exercise: in a group you need to pitch to Macfarlanes acting for its client, a VC firm. You only have 30 minutes to...
  18. Mimi

    White & Case Cover Letter

    I spoke to a member of GR who said they also really want to know why commercial law - they're interested in that story especially if you're a non-law student.
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