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Baker McKenzie 11
Vacation Scheme 11/12/2020 Video Interview (if non-automatic) 2/4/2021 Law firms are all different - tell us about three things, which are personal to you, that you feel differentiate Baker McKenzie from other leading firms and encourage you to apply? (300 words max)*...- Jaysen
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Baker McKenzie 10
Baker McKenzie Vacation Scheme 1/26/2021 Interview/Assessment Centre 2/8/2021 This is for Baker McKenzie HK - Summer Clerkship 2021. Only a written cover letter and CV is required for the application. If not mistaken, the interview will the final round of the assessment in regards to the...- Jaysen
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Hogan Lovells 10
Hogan Lovells Vacation Scheme 12/17/2020 Vacation Scheme Offer 2/8/2021 I was rejected from both the first-year scheme, brand ambassador role and Legal BaSE hub Gold programme - but still got a vac scheme offer so don't give up Work History From To Employer Location...- Jaysen
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Clifford Chance 4 (HK)
Clifford Chance Vacation Scheme 12/30/2020 Vacation Scheme Offer 2/4/2021 This was an application for the Hong Kong Summer VS. Three total stages were involved 1) Application, 2) Video Interview (Recorded), 3) Phone Interview (5 questions with Grad HR and Grad Associate, not partner) You...- Jaysen
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Taylor Vinters 1
Taylor Vinters Vacation Scheme 1/6/2021 Arctic Shores Behavioural-Based Assessment 1/22/2021 Deadline: 15/02/2021 (rolling) What do you do in your spare time? (100) I frequently participate in Parkrun, a timed 5km run which takes place every Saturday at 9:00am. Although at first simply...- Jaysen
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Dentons 1
Dentons Vacation Scheme 11/13/2020 Telephone interview (non-automatic, following application and Watson Glaser), next stage would have been an assessment centre 12/31/2020 Please tell us about your extracurricular activities and any positions of responsibility you've held as part of these...- Jaysen
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Irwin Mitchell 1
Irwin Mitchell Vacation Scheme 1/3/2021 Video Interview (if non-automatic) 2/15/2021 From your background, what three skills have you gained that would be most beneficial to the role of a trainee solicitor. Why do you feel these skills are relevant? 3000 characters I have learned time...- Jaysen
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Baker McKenzie 9
Baker McKenzie Vacation Scheme 10/9/2020 Video Interview (if non-automatic) 1/13/2021 Law firms are all different - tell us about three things, which are personal to you, that you feel differentiate Baker McKenzie from other leading firms and encouraged you to apply? Integration into...- Jaysen
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Gowling WLG 4
Gowling WLG Vacation Scheme 10/16/2020 Interview/Assessment Centre 2/12/2021 Please explain, in no more than 350 words, how you anticipate the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic repercussions are going to change the way large commercial law firms operate in the future. Law firms tend to...- Jaysen
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Clyde & Co 4
Clyde & Co Vacation Scheme 10/1/2020 Interview/Assessment Centre 12/22/2020 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)* I first decided that I want to train as a commercial solicitor when I attended an...- Jaysen
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Cleary Gottlieb 2
Cleary Gottlieb Vacation Scheme 11/19/2020 Vacation Scheme Offer 2/12/2021 Dear Graduate Recruitment, I am an LLB Law student at the University of XXXX, on track for a First, and applying for your Spring/Summer Vacation Scheme 2021. Initially considering Finance and Law as careers, I...- Jaysen
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Skadden 2
12/31/2020 Vacation Scheme Offer 2/11/2021 Skadden Application Please give details of any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility and any other noteworthy achievements that will support your application. I am a finalist in Aspiring Solicitor's Commerical Awareness Competition...- Jaysen
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Milbank
Applied: 1/3/2021 Heard back: 2/12/2021 Milbank Vac Scheme Application Using an example of when you have led (or been part of) a successful team, how did your personal contribution help towards its success? I am a finalist in the Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition 20/21. In...- Jaysen
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Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021
Hey all, A few people have asked about this so I thought we'd create a central thread for 2021. Anyone feel free to share your own top tips on converting a vacation scheme into a training contract. I'd recommend reading the following threads to kick us off...- Jaysen
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Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*
Apologies - we'll soon put them somewhere where they are easier to find! Legal Analysis: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/case-study-1-legal-analysis.77/ M&A Analysis: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/case-study-2-m-a-analysis.78/- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hey guys, This is just a friendly reminder to be vigilant of anyone sending you a private message. Unless you know them personally, I would encourage you to be wary of the information you share, particularly if the person is asking for something very specific, makes comments that make you feel...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Very happy for you, well done!- Jaysen
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Uber drivers are workers, not self employed - UK Supreme Court
Great points - I suspect you're right on both of these counts. I think it's a great example of why clearly defined legal terms matter and the steps companies will go to to ensure they 'technically' fit within a certain definition. As we've seen, if they don't, the costs can be very significant.- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I'm of the view that you don't have to link it to law firms - the firm is genuinely asking about a commercial topic you are interested in, so you don't need to make this link unprompted. There's no harm in doing the latter, it just can lead to candidates discussing uninspiring topics because...- Jaysen
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Uber drivers are workers, not self employed - UK Supreme Court
A confirmation from the supreme court: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56123668- Jaysen
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