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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Did anyone apply to Dechert and got to the next stage?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hello Guys, I have been invited to complete the Reed Smith SST online test. I have never done an SST test before, could you give some tips or online resources? Thank you in advance
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    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 20/21

    In these tense times I just get increasingly nervous about test results and I would like to know if I sucked
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    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 20/21

    thank you..proper silence!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back from DLA after WG test?
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    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 20/21

    Guys, Do you have any updates from AS?
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Great will PM with my notes and strategy!
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Guys, I have a massive favour to ask. On Monday, I struggled with my internet connection and I could not keep up with the Skadden Open day schedule. Is anyone willing to share their notes with me? I could share my Commercial awareness notes which got me on the AS CA2020 semi-finals and my...
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    I'm having a meltdown

    Honey, It is fine, you are not perfect. Take a minute and have a nice cry. Now move and think "I can do it and I will do it" I struggled with the structure as well during my GDL and English was not even my first language. My personal strategy? First, go to your tutor and ask for help, tell...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hello guys, I am trying to understand the role of an investment funds lawyer and the role of hedge funds. Do you know which section of the FT should I read which firms are specialised in investment funds? Thank you in advance
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    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 20/21

    I have mine at 5 and I think the link will be sent two hours before.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back from DLA piper post WG? And if it so, how long after?
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    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    Know-how refers to specific tech or financial skills. I have been also trying to argument my ideas and link to law firms
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Guys, do you know if the DLA piper’s wg has to be done within the 14 days deadline?
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    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    Guys, I was reflecting on a question that got asked during the AS competition? What are the law firm most valuable assets? I would say clients, know-hows, specific tech (if they created one), the employees, specific markets?! What do you think?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thank you Jessica
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, Can I add my passion for a healthy lifestyle as an extra-curricular activity? I mention that I have always played sports and that, over the last 4 years, I have been exercising a lot and lost 30 kgs. It is my lifestyle, and not sure if I should mention it! Thank you in advance
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    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 20/21

    If you guys want to study together..I am here! Are you going to read the FT?

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