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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
I was going to wait until 300 pages but you guys are already saying your goodbyes! This thread has now been locked. Thanks to everyone for supporting each other in this thread, no matter whether you've been successful so far or not, it's always amazing to see. You can view the new thread here.- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Hi All, I've locked the last thread since it has now reached 300 pages. Feel free to use this thread to chat about applications, interviews and anything in between. Wishing you the best of luck this year! Jaysen- Jaysen
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Shoosmiths VC and TC Application
There’s lots of possible answers to this question, just be prepared to justify it (keeping the profitability point in mind). In your case, that point could definitely be work - just be clear on how that will attract clients and why you feel it’s justified from a profitability point of view (i.e...- Jaysen
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What law firm talks have you found useful?
Very helpful - thanks!- Jaysen
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Video interview
Jess shared a good tips sheet here: https://thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/ask-a-graduate-recruiter-anything.1557/page-53#post-24286. It’s quite hard to prepare typical questions but I’d at least go through the typical ‘why this firm?’, ‘why commercial law?’ questions. Best way to...- Jaysen
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Video Interview
It’s not a trick question - just pick a business you’re personally interested in.- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Smashing job, well done!- Jaysen
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What law firm talks have you found useful?
Very helpful, thank you guys!- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Amazing, well done!- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Yep definitely!- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Ahh so happy for you, well done!- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Just a heads up guys, I'll be closing this thread once we get to 300 pages and will open up a new one for 2020.- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Fantastic, well done!- Jaysen
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Failing at interview stage
To add to the above, you can do a ton of prep but there are inevitably going to be questions you won't have prepared for. I think one of the best ways to prepare and become confident in that situation is to practice answering unexpected questions over and over again (either alone, by giving...- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Not at all - feel free to, your applications are excellent!- Jaysen
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Office Hours: Want to chat about your applications?
At the moment I'm no longer doing the calls on a Wednesday, just the in-person office hours. I am thinking about re-introducing it though, will update this page if I do!- Jaysen
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Office Hours: Want to chat about your applications?
Here's the link: https://calendly.com/thecorporatelawacademy/15min?month=2020-02! Am quite booked up but do keep an eye on cancellations :)- Jaysen
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Back to law
Welcome to the forum - keep us updated on your journey!- Jaysen
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What law firm talks have you found useful?
Hi All, For our next round of courses, we're looking to get associates and partners involved in teaching you guys about different practice areas within a firm, the challenges facing the legal industry etc. I'm keen on seeing if any of you have any recommendations - Have you been to a law firm...- Jaysen
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