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  1. Jaysen

    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!

    Well done and excellent thread! Will drop you a PM :)
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    This should work for you now :)
  3. Jaysen

    The GameStop Saga

    I don't think it's an isolated incident, I think we'll just see it play out in different forms. In the future, companies like Robinhood, Trading212, Coinbase, etc. will continue to reduce the barrier to entry for investing in securities. As online communities (through social media or...
  4. Jaysen

    How Greensill Was My Valley: Alternative Supply Chain Provider Forced into Administration

    Interesting move from Credit Suisse: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-06/credit-suisse-may-let-fund-clients-take-hit-on-greensill-losses
  5. Jaysen

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Agreed with @tractor12 - I've spoken to many candidates during my office hours who have had all rejections over the last cycle. If you're getting interviews with those types of firms, you are doing something right, and I wouldn't take this as evidence that you aren't cut out for London. If you...
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    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!

    Well deserved - I'll drop you a PM!
  7. Jaysen

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Couldn't agree more.
  8. Jaysen

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just came across this on LinkedIn and thought it was quite refreshing (and brave!), so I thought I'd share. From a trainee solicitor at Clifford Chance who some of you may already be familiar with...
  9. Jaysen

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    A candidate mentioned it in an office hour call, but I wouldn’t take my word on this. If the firm has said it’s virtual, I’m sure that’s what they are expecting!
  10. Jaysen

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Interesting! I'd be curious to know if you have more details about this? Do vacation schemers have to come in a few days a week? I believe Jones Day is expecting/hoping their summer vacation scheme is going to be in person.
  11. Jaysen

    Simmons & Simmons Vacation Scheme Interview 2021

    Simmons & Simmons Vacation Scheme Interview 2021 Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2021 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 11am - Introductions + instructions...
  12. Jaysen

    PwC Legal Vacation Scheme Interview 2021

    PwC Legal Vacation Scheme Interview 2021 Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. March 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2021 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. For the assessment centre 'Career Focus Day'...
  13. Jaysen

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Delighted to hear this, well done!
  14. Jaysen

    Cutting the Cake: Deliveroo Announces Intentions for IPO

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56578445 "Deliveroo shares have plummeted on its stock market debut after a number of major UK investors expressed concerns about its gig economy worker model... Deliveroo's planned share sale had attracted much attention as it is one of the UK's biggest...
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    Bates Wells Vacation Scheme Interview 2021

    Bates Wells Vacation Scheme Interview 2021 Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2021 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 30min competency interview Please provide a...
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    Dentons Vacation Scheme Interview 2021

    Dentons Vacation Scheme Interview 2021 Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. March 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2021 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 10:30 - Arrival/Talk from GR 11:00 - Written...
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    Kirkland & Ellis Vacation Scheme Interview 2021

    Kirkland & Ellis Vacation Scheme Interview 2021 Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme 2021 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. I attended the virtual...
  18. Jaysen

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I need to think about when to close this thread and start a new one - open to suggestions here!

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