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Who are our competitors?
Sorry to hear about the rejection. I think the strength of your answer would depend on what you mean by category. Some of the older categories like 'silver circle firms' can be quite outdated (because a Macfarlanes/Travers is very different to an Ashurst or HSF). This is a pretty common...- Jaysen
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Commercial Awareness Recommended Reading - Start Here!
Perhaps this one: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/commercial-awareness-tips.1779/#post-15016? Although doesn't look like I mentioned Aramco there!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Any case study tips? (HSF)
Just posted another experience here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/herbert-smith-freehills-vacation-scheme-interview-2019.1816/.- Jaysen
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Herbert Smith Freehills Vacation Scheme Interview 2019
Another great insight from a recent non-law candidate (also successful). Number of interviewers and positions held Three separate interviews each one on one. Two were with Partners and one with a Senior Associate. Format 9:00 Arrive, and wait with the other candidates. 9:15 Introduction...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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Simmons and Simmons Vac scheme question
I suggest mentioning more than one example to offer a bit of insight into the range of activities you do/achievements you have. As Simmons is just one question, it's really important you maximise the word count. You can think of this question as your opportunity to pitch yourself: the examples...- Jaysen
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Bird & Bird VC application form
Hi Yusuf, For the first question, my advice would be to start with a sector you find interesting and try to spend some time researching the trends within that sector. There's not necessarily a right answer to this question (there are so many things you could choose), but I would try to argue...- Jaysen
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Bird & Bird VC/TC Application Questions
I like the idea of interpreting innovation beyond just technology. I wouldn't worry about not studying business as that's not necessary. That said, if you feel you are writing about a topic that you don't really understand, you might want to pick a different topic. A new business model could...- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Great to hear, well done!- Jaysen
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Commercial Awareness Update - November 2019
27 November 2019 Welcome to this week’s Commercial News Update! Topics covered this week are: 1. LVMH’s Takeover of Tiffany (by @Alice G) 2. Back to Basics: WeWork (by @Jaysen) 3. National Grid and SSE’s Bold Offshore Move (by @Sairah ) 4. Uber is refused London licence (by @bugsy malone)...- Jaysen
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Motivation type questions
It is tricky. In terms of finding specific ways to differentiate a firm, @Alice G gave some great suggestions for areas to look out for: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/struggling-to-differentiate-between-firms.1332/. You want your reasons to show that you understand the...- Jaysen
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Motivation type questions
Which part are you struggling with - differentiating a firm or writing your answer?- Jaysen
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Commercial Awareness Update - November 2019
Going to see if I can pick out relevant news and post them here in between our commercial updates. Today: Bank of England hits Citigroup with biggest fine to date "The Bank of England fined Citigroup (C.N) 43.9 million pounds on Tuesday, saying the U.S. banking group’s British operations...- Jaysen
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Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!
Hi All, I'm delighted to say that the Shearman & Sterling graduate recruitment team (Paul Gascoyne and Alexandra Roots) will be running this Ask Me Anything thread. A big welcome to them to the forum. As with the other threads, feel free to post any questions you have at any time and they will...- Jaysen
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Hi Nabaf, I did my applications a long time ago, so I can't be of much help here. Feel free to...
Hi Nabaf, I did my applications a long time ago, so I can't be of much help here. Feel free to create a thread in the forum and you may find more recent applicants can help!- Jaysen
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Situational Judgement Interview Questions
Some scenario from recent interviews if you want to practice: If your colleague was slacking at work because of personal issues that they didn’t want to share with their boss, what would you do? You’re a trainee, and you have been working really hard on a specific task. But then, an associate...- Jaysen
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Time management
Many great points here. To add to this, one thing I've found helpful is to work out when you are most productive (for me, that's first thing in the morning), and try to do the hardest/most important task you have. That way, no matter how the rest of the day goes, you know you've attempted the...- Jaysen
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Sullivan & Cromwell Cover Letter
I don't come across many S&C applications (so take this with a pinch of salt), but the ones I have seen are addressed to Ms Davies and follow the standard cover letter format (why S&C, why law and why you - whichever order you prefer).- Jaysen
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Gowling WLG Application question
Hey Chaahat, You may find this thread helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/gowling-wlg.834/#post-14776. I wouldn't worry too much about what tends to be in a normal law firm pitch - you wouldn't be expected to know that. Just keep it super focused on the needs of the...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Commercial Awareness Update - November 2019
Uber has once again been stripped of its licence in London: https://www.ft.com/content/78827b06-0f6a-11ea-a225-db2f231cfeae. 'Uber has been stripped of its London licence for a second time by the UK capital’s transport agency, after it again found that the ride-hailing service was not a “fit...- Jaysen
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