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DLA Piper 2
For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 12/29/2019 Stage reached: Training Contract Offer When did you hear back: 5/13/2020 Which business news story has interested you the most in the last 12 months and why? (Maximum 1500 characters / approximately 250 words) WeWork went from a $47 billion...- Jaysen
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DLA Piper (Insight Programme)
For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 12/15/2019 Stage reached: Training Contract Offer When did you hear back: 7/20/2020 Which business news story has interested you the most in the last 12 months and why? Recently, the headlines surrounding the difficulties faced by the retail sector have been...- Jaysen
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Dechert 5
For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 10/25/2020 Stage reached: Video Interview (if non-automatic) When did you hear back: 12/10/2020 Please explain why you want to pursue a career as a commercial solicitor and why you would like to practice at Dechert. (300 words) I am impressed with Dechert’s...- Jaysen
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Dechert 4
Dechert for Corporate Law Academy Dechert is frequently retained to work on the most challenging matters, and prides itself on its ability to deliver premium legal services and sound business judgment to its clients. In your opinion, other than the above, what are the three key reasons why our...- Jaysen
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Dechert 3
Please explain why you want to be a solicitor at Dechert LLP. I learned about the firm by attending an Aspiring Solicitors (AS) open day in January 2018. I participated in a negotiation exercise with corporate partner Jonathan Angell in which I learned how commercial solicitors approach complex...- Jaysen
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Dechert 2
Please explain why you want to be a solicitor at Dechert LLP. Dechert LLP stands out to me as a firm that is truly global. With 29 offices, the prospect of working at a firm that is strategically situated in key markets around the world is an exciting one. This will provide me with the...- Jaysen
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Dechert 1
Please explain why you want to be a solicitor at Dechert LLP Having spoken to representatives at the Durham Law Fair, I am drawn to Dechert’s financial services practice, in which I would be exposed private equity and funds work. My internship at RayBen Technologies, a company backed by growth...- Jaysen
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Davis Polk
Dear Mr. Will Pearce, As a penultimate-year law student at Durham University, I am making an application for the 2019 Vacation Scheme. I believe that Davis Polk’s training style of early responsibility matches my ambition to train as a lawyer in an environment in which I can take responsibility...- Jaysen
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DAC Beachcroft 3
For: Training Contract Date applied: 1/10/2020 Stage reached: Video Interview (if non-automatic) When did you hear back: 3/13/2020 Work experience (no limit) Shoosmiths LLP I am currently a paralegal in the Real Estate department. My role involves conducting research and drafting lease...- Jaysen
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DAC Beachcroft 2
Please outline, in no more than 500 words, why you are applying for the role of Trainee Solicitor at DAC Beachcroft. Leadership, creativity, professionalism, client focus, collaboration My interest in a career as a solicitor has developed overtime through attending open days and workshops...- Jaysen
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DAC Beachcroft
DAC Beachcroft Application 2019/2020 Please outline, in no more than 500 words, why you are applying for the role of Trainee Solicitor at DAC Beachcroft Firstly, undertaking work experience at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer made me want to apply for the role of Trainee Solicitor. After...- Jaysen
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Covington & Burling
For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 1/18/2018 Stage reached: Vacation Scheme Offer When did you hear back: 2/18/2018- Jaysen
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CMS Application 5
For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 1/1/2020 Stage reached: Video Interview (if non-automatic) When did you hear back: 3/3/2020 What do you think will be the impact on law firms of the continuing advances in technology over the next few years? 200 words Firstly, technology will increase the...- Jaysen
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CMS Application 6
For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 1/9/2020 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 1/21/2020 Questions What do you think will be the impact on law firms of the continuing advances in technology over the next few years? (200 words) Law firms will be able to...- Jaysen
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CMS Application 3
What do you think will be the impact on law firms of the continuing advances in technology over the next few years? (200 words) With the rise of new technology like artificial intelligence (AI), law firms who do not adapt and become more innovative face being left behind. Firms cannot stay in...- Jaysen
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CMS Application 2
What do you think will be the impact on law firms of the continuing advances in technology over the next few years? (200 words) The first impact would be the increase in technology M&A. The continuing advances in technology are partly instigated by the influx of technology start-ups which...- Jaysen
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CMS Application 1
What do you see as the key drivers of the business of law? (200 words) Globalisation impacts the business of law in many ways. Due to the boost in international trade and commerce, there is economic growth and increased demand for complex, cross-border transactions. In response to this growing...- Jaysen
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Clyde & Co 3
Additional candidate comments: For the Clyde and co application I will say, that in hindsight, its not the best application and I really think that I made a good impression on grad rec so they kinda over-looked it a little (this is just me personal opinion tbh) . Clyde and Co Application...- Jaysen
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Clyde & Co 2
Clyde and Co Application Questions Why do you want to pursue a career as a solicitor at Clyde & Co and what are the main challenges for the firm? (300 words max) Firstly, undertaking work experience at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer made me want to pursue a career as a solicitor. After...- Jaysen
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