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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I absolutely love seeing spreadsheets like this - thank you for sharing! Edit: I completely skipped the fact that you secured a training contract. This is such good news - a huge well done :)- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I had you in mind when I wrote that post 🤣- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I did this when I was applying - thought I could manage it, but I realised last minute that I couldn't. It was poor form from me and the firm wasn't too happy about it, but as long as you aren't planning on re-applying, it's not going to come back to you. I would just try to tell them ASAP to...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hey! Nothing wrong with asking, you might find these helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/commercial-awareness-podcast-thread.2182/ https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/podcast-recommendations.1462/- Jaysen
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Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread
Some other recent interesting purchases: $590k for a flying space cat $3.6m for a custom song by 3LAU- Jaysen
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Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread
A very interesting trend! I'd add that it's also a result of the people involved. Once some very popular and vocal investors got involved, it became trendy, and many others jumped in for fear of missing out on the chance to make a lot of money. I think the interplay between the markets and...- Jaysen
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Ask a Future Magic Circle (Allen & Overy) Trainee Anything!
Just giving this a bump to highlight the fantastic advice in this thread!- Jaysen
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Questions for interviewers
Assuming this is a lawyer at the firm, there are three types of questions I used to have: - A genuine question based on something that was said at interview (e.g. you asked my about X, what are your thoughts on this? Why did you move from X firm to Y?) - A back up question based on something...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I struggle with feedback like this - if they wanted to know why candidates were applying to their firm or what skills they have, why not ask for this? I do think this is the exception rather than the rule here; most firms would want you to stick to the question.- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Really sorry to hear this, I know how tough post AC rejections can be - please take care of yourself this weekend!- Jaysen
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#3 The Legal Profession This Week - Mandatory Vaccinations
#3 The Legal Profession This Week - Mandatory Vaccinations By Violet O'Gorman Discussion around whether employee vaccinations should be mandatory has been heating up in the legal sector. Earlier this year, US law firm Davis Wright Tremaine announced that it will make vaccinations...- Jaysen
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#3 The Legal Profession This Week - Mandatory Vaccinations
This thread is for the general discussion of the Article #3 The Legal Profession This Week - Mandatory Vaccinations. Please add to the discussion here.- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Loving the news guys, well done!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Well done!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Amazing, well done you!- Jaysen
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The Budget: What You Need To Know
The Budget: What You Need To Know. By Jaysen What is it? Once a year, the Chancellor of the Exchequer (the person in charge of the UK's finances) makes a statement. In that statement, they discuss the state of the economy and outline plans for taxes and spending. That's the Budget...- Jaysen
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The Budget: What You Need To Know
This thread is for the general discussion of the Article The Budget: What You Need To Know. Please add to the discussion here.- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/where-firms-recruit-from-direct-tc-vs.2723/- Jaysen
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What commercial topics have come up in your interviews recently?
Hey everyone, I know this is a popular question in the forum, so I thought it would be great to have a thread where we collate recent topics that have come up at interview. It'll also help us improve our newsletter/commercial discussion feature to make sure we are focusing on the right topics...- Jaysen
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Goodbye, Fiat: Tesla’s Investment in Bitcoin
Aha I completely forgot about Trump! Agreed, I think Elon Musk has really nailed personal branding. I can't think of many businessmen who have the same level of following.- Jaysen
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