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Allen & Overy "Introduce a new law" question for VS application
I don't see a problem with that. You wouldn't be expected to know if there was a law about it in a different jurisdiction and either way that might be even greater justification for why a law should be imposed here.- Jaysen
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Which firms recruit predominantly from VS and which ones from TC?
Good thread idea! This is quite outdated, but I thought I'd share previous threads on this in case it's still useful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/which-law-firms-do-not-recruit-heavily-from-vac-schemes.737/...- Jaysen
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Allen & Overy "Introduce a new law" question for VS application
If that's an interest of yours, then I'd say that's absolutely fine.- Jaysen
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Herbert Smith Freehills App
For this question, I'd highly recommend choosing any topic that genuinely interests you/you can passionately write about. If that happens to be a commercial/legal topic, then great - but it also doesn't have to be. Personally, the answers to this question that have stood out to me the most have...- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I once missed a deadline because I didn’t see a Watson Glaser test sent to my Junk inbox. I know that’s not quite the same situation here - but the firm was happy to extend the deadline. You might just want to think about how you communicate what happened in your email to the firm.- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Such a nice post, you should be really proud of yourself - well done!- Jaysen
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Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread
Apple has pulled Fortnite - one of the world’s most popular games - from its App Store after it sought to bypass the 30% cut Apple takes on sales. Will be interesting to see how this plays out: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/technology-53773715. Again, comes down to the...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Amazing news, well done!- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Such good news, really well done - I'm sure this will be an inspiration to many!- Jaysen
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How to answer why us?
I'm not sure you necessarily need to rewrite this. It's always quite hard to tell without reading the application, but it sounds like those are genuine reasons, so it should be fine to explain that's what drew you to the firm's disputes practice.- Jaysen
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How to answer why us?
If you're applying to the firm because of your interest in the firm's disputes practice, I wouldn't say it's too general to focus one of your paragraphs on that (especially in conjunction with your other points). I'd only reference the firm's contentious insolvency and IP disputes practice if...- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I do agree with the luck point. I've seen many exceptional applications (in my eyes) go on to receive rejections from a particular firm. So many factors play a role: your work experience, grades, the number of applications received v places, the preference of a recruiter etc., but that's not to...- Jaysen
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Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread
As many of you will have seen, the UK is now in a technical recession (two consecutive quarters of negative growth): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53748278. That was very much expected though!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Morrison & Foerster Interview 2020
Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2020 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2020 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. First interview - 10:45am arrival, 15 minute settling down and brief chat with HR, 11am...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2019 - 2020 Cycle
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
It's frustrating that some firms don't update their website indicating they're no longer accepting training contract applications (rather than waiting after the application to tell a candidate). Can be a big opportunity cost for candidates. For the more niche American firms, I think it's well...- Jaysen
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Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread
Interesting update that McDonald’s is suing its former CEO: https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2020/08/10/mcdonalds-sues-former-ceo-easterbrook-alleges-he-lied-about-relationships-he-had-with-workers.html.- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Might be this one: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/175-training-contract-interview-questions-2/- Jaysen
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Ashurst Interview 2019 - 2020
Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. February 2020 Please specify what the interview was for. Summer Vacation Scheme 2020 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 9:30am Arrival, Talk from Graduate Recruitment, Business Case Study (60min), Break...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2019 - 2020 Cycle
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Open Days/Networking Events - My Recommendations & Strategy
Even in an open day application, you'd still want to tailor it to a particular firm i.e. why you are applying to CC's open day over any other open day.- Jaysen
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