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Best ways to practice case study interviews
Tagging @Alice G as she is very experienced when it comes to case study interviews!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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The Official Vacation Scheme Diaries Thread
Yes they were!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Questions to ask at law fairs
You may also want to consider conducting some research on the firms ahead of time, and then basing your questions off that research. This way, you'll be asking questions that are more thoughtful and tailored to the firm.- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Might be this one from @Paul - Shearman & Sterling, although they are non-rolling!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
This is incredible news, really well done :). 31 applications shows some fantastic determination!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Common mistakes on application forms.....
I'm also frequently seeing discussions of the case between LVMH and Tiffany. There's no problem in mentioning it as a topic/legal case to discuss (e.g. for Mishcon's application), but I would encourage you to have an opinion, rather than simply restating the facts of the case.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Common mistakes on application forms.....
For anyone that is applying to HSF, I'll just flag that 8/10 applications I see mention the strength of the firm's corporate AND disputes department. This isn't a wrong reason to use, but to stand out, try to be very specific as to why this is important to you (rather than making a general...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Common mistakes on application forms.....
Probably the most common comment I have on an application is to ask a candidate to be more specific. To me, this is one of the best ways to stand out. I realise it's not always clear what it means to be more specific, so let me give an example: One candidate recently discussed the lengths a...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Agreed. The other important part of securing a vacation scheme is that it's pretty clear proof of your commitment to commercial law. Securing a vacation scheme means you have dedicated significant time to apply, interview and intern at a commercial law firm.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I don't think it matters whether it's one 'type' or more. Failing to convert a vacation scheme is very common. To me, it just tells me that you managed to pass the recruitment process for one firm and successfully make it onto the vacation scheme. The fact that you didn't then convert the...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Common mistakes on application forms.....
Frequently, I see candidates say they find X practice area/deal/use of technology 'exciting' or 'fascinating'. This is a redundant sentence. Always try to explain why it's exciting or fascinating to you.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Amazing news, well done!- Jaysen
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Agreed. I’ve always advised to go by ‘yours sincerely’ if the recipient is being named. Otherwise I advise using ‘yours faithfully’ where the name is not being used. As fair as I’m aware, that’s the traditional practice in the UK.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
So nice to hear when you guys come back and post with your offers. Great motivation and really well done!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Crisis of confidence + working full time while applying
Brilliant advice and a huge shoutout to you for taking the time to share such useful information. Thank you!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Agreed with Jess. You can state that you launched an animated YouTube series in order to fund your travel and day to day expenses, spending 3-4 hours daily to create these videos. I think this will come across as quite entrepreneurial and commendable.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Which Law Firms use an Online Test? 2018-19
Yep, once firms have opened up properly we'll be doing a new list :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
If this is the genuine reason that led to your interest in commercial law, the example is fine and fairly unique. I'd be wary of going into too much detail about calculations etc., unless you can clearly show how this is related to your interest in commercial law. You might want to back this up...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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How to write mitigating circumstances?
The only thing I'd add to what has been said is that if you are in a situation where you are comfortable telling a firm, I would try to be specific as to what happened and how this impacted your school/university years. Firms will take it seriously and, by adding particular detail, you are...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
A good response I hope!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion