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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I had this question in a few interviews. Tooting my own horn, but in my Shearman & Sterling interview, the partner said my answer to this question was the best he had ever heard. I left thinking I had the offer, and then they rejected me...:p. When discussing a deal, I would see this as an...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I don't think we have a thread on this, but do you mean in response to a question about a deal?- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
This is interesting! Was it a member of graduate recruitment from the firm? I'm surprised more firms don't do it to be honest.- Jaysen
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TCLA Downtime - Tuesday 19 January 2021
Hey everyone, In case you didn't see this in my email earlier this week, kindly note that TCLA will be down from around 1pm today as we undergo some scheduled maintenance. I would expect TCLA to be down for the rest of the day. I apologies in advance for any inconvenience caused by this, I...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Well done you!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Yep - will be uploading to our premium section tomorrow.- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Ah, I'm so happy for you - well done! You should be so proud of yourself.- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hey guys, Just wanted to post a reminder that corporate associate @LM will be joining me in our webinar today at 6pm. It's free and open to anyone (whatever stage you're at). In the session, LM will be examining the role of a corporate lawyer at a global law firm and providing transparent...- Jaysen
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Iqra's journey to a TC
Hi Iqra, I'm sure that will be fine. In the box when you book, feel free to mention that you'd like to cover both (and that you are a scholarship candidate). If you've booked already, please feel free to email Arun directly (the email can be found on the mock interview page). He's more than...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Wow, I'm gutted to hear this. I'm not surprised you feel demoralised. I hope that you keep on going and that you leverage this vacation scheme to secure the training contract you want. In the future, you might look back on today and be proud of how you managed to keep on going, despite the huge...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
@Jessica Booker may be familiar with this.- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I know it's tough, but I do think it's good to step away from this thread from time to time and not feel the need to 'catch up'. It has a lot of fantastic content but constantly seeing which firms are responding to which people can be quite anxiety-inducing.- Jaysen
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Commercial discuss
Hi Sotia - I think you'll need to expand on what you are looking for here. It's quite hard to understand what you are asking.- Jaysen
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Sarah's journey into law
Great to have you on here Sarah, and I'm really sorry to hear about the situation with Skadden. We'll do our very best to support you this year. If you have any questions along the way, please feel free to continue to post in this thread :).- Jaysen
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Iqra's journey to a TC
Yes, I'd highly recommend Arun's From TCLA to TC course, particularly his section on mindset and procedural/substantive commercial awareness. I'd then check out the assessment centre section of our Becoming an Exceptional Candidate course. I'd then suggest the following threads...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I'm a little unclear on whether the person was actually fired or made redundant? Either way, you wouldn't really be expected to know much about employment legislation, so to me the question looks to be assessing your commercial thinking. I guess there's two main ways to see this, one would be...- Jaysen
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My journey to a training contract
Great to have both of you guys on here. @Asil - do feel free to post if there's anything we can help you with. @Chanelle - wow, it sounds like you have a very interesting background to draw from. I have my fingers crossed for you this year!- Jaysen
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Iqra's journey to a TC
Thanks @Iqra, we are very much looking forward to following you on your journey! Please do feel free to post if there's anything we can help you with.- Jaysen
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Extracurricular activities question
Yep I think that's specific enough for the purposes of this question.- Jaysen
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Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!
Well done @Andrew M, I will drop you a PM shortly.- Jaysen
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