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Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread
Nice article on SPACs here. Discusses the differences between US/UK. https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-gb/knowledge/publications/94734f5e/spacs-the-london-alternative#:~:text=In%20the%20UK%2C%20SPACs%20are,segment%20of%20the%20Official%20List.- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Ah awesome, thanks. When did they tell you this?- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Why would it be a sign of anything? I wouldn't read anything into it.- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Nope. Not heard anything. Although some people have received an email saying you will hear soon. Ah. Perhaps then! I wonder how many more interviews they are doing.- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Given that you can re-record your answers as many times as you like for V&E, I think it is the exception to that normal rule.- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Straightforward and have been mentioned on various posts/threads on here :)- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Next Tuesday was the only date available to me. I saw someone else mention another AC date on Thursday. The email highlighted the fact that they recruit on a rolling basis so it was in our best interests to attend at that time. I guess they will be making VS offers as they go along and not...- Ricky
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Ideally needs to be something that you have been perhaps following in the news so that you can talk about the wider context, any associated trends, its impact on business and clients etc. It is no good just picking a news story on the day of the AC. Start reading Watson Daily, FT, Finimize etc...- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Boooo. PFO from Reed Smith.- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
They will probably have some sort of filtering system so see some applicants ahead of others in the screening queue. Maybe also be the case that they haven't screened your app or you are in a hold/maybe pile. Very frustrating I know. I knew someone who applied three weeks after me for Weil and...- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I think they mean live video interview - an AC.- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Just email GR?- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
People have been wearing all sorts of weird and wonderful headsets. Don't worry :)- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I submitted on the deadline last year (after reaching the final of the Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition - was hoping to secure VS with them through that). I got an email early in March saying that they review on rolling basis, held large number of assessment days and all VS...- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
If law firms have hedge funds as clients it needs to advise them to be wise on their short-selling positions.....- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Info here as well. https://www.reedsmith.com/en/careers/general/uk-selection-process- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Sent mine 26 November...still waiting lol.- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Check out the thought-leadership/know-how on the websites of law firms that specialise in those areas.- Ricky
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Both parts were with the same two people: a partner and HR. There was also a small mark-up exercise in the case study as well.- Ricky
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Thank you, everyone! :)- Ricky
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