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  1. Jaysen

    Baker McKenzie 3

    Covering Letter Please address your cover letter to Ms Nicola Stanley, Graduate Recruitment & Development Manager. Dear Ms. Stanley, I am writing to express my interest in joining Baker McKenzie as a trainee solicitor. I graduated from the [insert] and am currently a pupil trainee at...
  2. Jaysen

    Baker McKenzie 2

    Cover Letter to Ms. Nicola Stanley (750 words) Please ensure you cover the following points, and include any key items you think we should consider which are not covered elsewhere: - What excites you in becoming a Commercial Solicitor; - What drives you to apply to Baker McKenzie; and -...
  3. Jaysen

    Baker McKenzie 1

    Baker McKenzie Dear Ms Nicola Stanley, I am a final year LLB Law student at [redacted] and I am applying for a Spring Vacation Scheme at Baker McKenzie. Attending the ‘Deals that fuel the Global economy’ event with Legal Cheek made me admire the role of a commercial lawyer who stands at the...
  4. Ashurst Application 4

    Ashurst Application 4

    For: Training Contract Date applied: 12/10/2019 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 12/13/2020
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    Ashurst Application 3

    For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 10/8/2019 Stage reached: Vacation Scheme Offer When did you hear back: 11/18/2019 Ashurst – Winter Vacation Scheme 2019 Application Dear Mr Wong, I am a final year law student at the London School of Economics applying for the winter vacation scheme. My...
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    Ashurst Application 2

    Note, the candidate has redacted some parts of this application. Ashurst Spring Vacation Scheme 2020 Please address your covering letter to Nick Wong, Recruitment Partner. You should use this space to tell us about yourself. You might want to cover in particular why you would like to train as...
  7. Jaysen

    Ashurst Application 1

    Covering Letter Please address your covering letter to Nick Wong, Recruitment Partner. You should use this space to tell us about yourself. You might want to cover in particular why you would like to train as a solicitor, your skills, achievements and activities, whether at university or...
  8. Jaysen

    Addleshaw Goddard 6

    Date applied: 12/27/2019 When did you hear back: 2/9/2020 Please outline why you wish to pursue a career in commercial law? (approx. 300 words max) The evolving and unpredictable nature of a career in commercial law provides a challenging role, which is highly appealing to me, as this offers...
  9. Jaysen

    Addleshaw Goddard 5

    Date applied: 12/14/2017 When did you hear back: 1/14/2018 Addleshaw Goddard Why do you wish to pursue a career in commercial law? (300 words max) I wish to pursue a career in commercial law because of the key interaction with the business world it involves and the vast significance of the...
  10. Jaysen

    Addleshaw Goddard 3

    Date applied: 1/2/2020 When did you hear back: 1/27/2020 Please outline why you wish to pursue a career in commercial law? (approx. 300 words max) My interest in commerce stems from my previous work experiences. In accordance with the existing financial difficulties in the retail sector, I...
  11. Jaysen

    Addleshaw Goddard Application 2

    Addleshaw Goddard Training Contract Application 2019 Questions Please outline why you wish to pursue a career in commercial law (300 words max) The catalyst to my pursuit of commercial law originated from my interest in business. The analytical and critical mind I have developed whilst...
  12. Jaysen

    Addleshaw Goddard 1

    1. If you were an AG lawyer, recommending the firm to a potential new client – what would you describe as our most unique selling points? (Approx 300 words max) 1. Client-centric approach – the firm’s Client Development Centre (CDC) is established to recognise the firm’s belief that every...
  13. Jaysen

    Allen & Overy 6

    Date applied: 3rd September 2020 When did you hear back: 17th November 2020 If you could introduce a new law what would it be and why? (250 words) I would introduce a law that lowers the circumstantial threshold needed to constitute a force majeure event in commercial contracts. Allowing more...
  14. Jaysen

    Allen & Overy 5

    Date applied: 11/3/2017 When did you hear back: 11/21/2017 Work Experience Responsibilities, experience, and knowledge gained Family Planning Youth Council I was selected to be one of ten members sitting on the Family Planning Association’s Youth Council. As part of this role I attend...
  15. Jaysen

    Allen & Overy 4

    In your opinion, what one thing sets Allen & Overy apart from its competitors and why? (250 word limit) A&O’s commitment to technical innovation sets it apart from its competitors. The legal sector in general can be slow to adapt to emerging technologies. Unlike the health sector, it lacks a...
  16. Jaysen

    Allen & Overy 3

    What has prompted your application? (Please limit your answer to 250 words) I am proud to discover my passion in law after shadowing a solicitor in a renovation dispute, in my gap year. During my summer internships, I was actively involved in a cross border due diligence process and loan...
  17. Allen & Overy 2

    Allen & Overy 2

  18. Allen & Overy

    Allen & Overy

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