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Allen & Overy "Introduce a new law" question for VS application
As Alice said, you do want to be clear on how you are introducing a new law. Personally, I would interpret this broadly, and I think a new regulation (and possibly a change of regulation) could fit under this, as long as you are phrasing this correctly. Generally speaking, I don't think the...- Jaysen
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Gowling Application
I think both of these approaches could work! The question offers a fair amount of flexibility. I also like the ideas you have suggested there. As long as you are being specific about the impact of COVID-19 on commercial law firms, you should be fine.- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Hey there, I did respond to this last time. Please drop me a PM!- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
In some ways, yes, I think it is just your ability to write a story. If you genuinely don't care what firm it is and just want an international firm, that's fine. As with any job though, if you make statements that made it sound like you just wanted a job, and that you'd be equally happy at any...- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I think the points you raise here are really interesting. Here's my take: For some reason, when it comes to the job process, people sometimes have the perception that being successful at applications and interviews is an innate ability - you either have it or you don't. But we don't have that...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Nope, 'yours faithfully' if you don't know the name of the recipient.- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Not sure why you are being downvoted, we all start somewhere! AC is just another word for an assessment centre; some firms will have one instead of simply an interview.- Jaysen
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Baker McKenzie D&I Question
I'd note that it doesn't need to be anything overly formal. It could be any activity where you realised the value of having a diverse and inclusive group. The example itself isn't so important; it's far more about the points you draw out.- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Best of luck!- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Most NRF apps I've seen are addressed to 'Graduate Recruitment'. I think that's a safe bet here, unless you hear otherwise.- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Here you go: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/175-training-contract-interview-questions-2/- Jaysen
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Shearman & Sterling - Applications for the 2 December 2020 Open Day closes this Sunday!
Hey everyone, We're delighted to announce that applications for Shearman & Sterling's 2021 vacation schemes are open. The firm is running four vacation schemes on the following dates: Spring Vacation Scheme One: 8 – 20 March 2021 (deadline – 17 January 2021) Spring Vacation Scheme Two: 12 –...- Jaysen
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Clyde and Co vac scheme application
I agree that the second point isn't really answering the question. I would generally focus on law firms, but you can tie in Clyde & Co here to back up your claims. I'd just flag that so many candidates jump to something like 'Africa because it's an emerging market' when answering questions like...- Jaysen
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Baker McKenzie D&I Question
Consider whether you have been involved in any organisations/projects/activities that have developed your understanding of D&I and/or made this an issue of importance to you.- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Looking at the question strictly, this strikes me as more of a commercial issue, rather than a COVID-related legal issue. That said, I would flag that I haven't seen many answers on this yet.- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I wouldn't discuss a specific innovative business/the role of law firms here, unless it's directly relevant to the question. Questions you might want to think about: - Is business and law always symbiotic? - How does the law benefit businesses? - How does the law hinder businesses? - How does...- Jaysen
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Kirkland App
Yep, so I think they changed this last year. As you said, you can focus on why Kirkland/PE in your cover letter and focus your answer here on your interest in transactional work/the stuff that goes along with being at a transactional focused firm. I would flag that I have seen some people...- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
With telephone interviews, I know it's hard to gauge what something is thinking, and it's easy to read into the way they say things. As Jess said, the interviewer will be calling many other candidates, which probably explains her tone and lack of enthusiasm when answering the question. It's a...- Jaysen
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Clyde and Co vac scheme application
Hey - do you have some initial thoughts on this? I can then give you more tailored advice!- Jaysen
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