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US trade war with China
Looks like this will continue to be an interview topic. On Friday morning, Trump will be increasing tariffs on $200bn worth of Chinese goods: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/06/us/politics/trump-tariffs-china.html This has caused global stocks to fall...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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China's Belt & Road Initiative - And Italy's Symbolic Endorsement
In part 1, @Mamie examines the drivers, opportunities and challenges of China' Belt & Road Initiative. A good topic to understand for your interviews, especially with regard to the role China will play in the future. https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/chinas-belt-road-initiative/- Jaysen
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Cover letter for in house work experience
Generally speaking, I'd focus on the legal group. In your reasons, you can then also touch on your interest in the wider company.- Jaysen
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Cover letter for in house work experience
The structure should be pretty much the same.- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
US firms: White & Case, Ropes & Gray, Simpson Thacher, Debevoise and Latham UK firms: The magic circle (especially CC and Freshfields), Macfarlanes and Travers (+ the likes of JD/DLA for more mid market PE)- Jaysen
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Brexit in TC applications
I don’t recall any firms asking specifically about Brexit from the applications I’ve reviewed. If anything, I’ve seen one or two firms ask for stories that aren’t Brexit.- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA's New Podcast: Trainee Talk
Here you go! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/making-the-most-of-your-training-contract/- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Training Contract Success Stories
Great idea to collate these posts! A few more: @Hamza's story- Jaysen
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
@MBA may be able to help with this :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Perhaps give a specific reason as to why you need to move the scheme? E.g., exams?- Jaysen
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TCLA's New Podcast: Trainee Talk
The next podcast episode will be released this week. I spoke with our previous guest Lewis Malkin, now a third seat trainee at Baker McKenzie, on how to make the most of your training contract. He's an exceptional trainee and I think there's a lot to learn from this one. Details coming soon!- Jaysen
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Grades Question
No, they shouldn't. Firms take extenuating circumstances seriously, although it is hard to know how they factor them in practice. I would think it shouldn't stop you applying from the likes of White & Case either (the threshold doesn't take into account candidates with extenuating...- Jaysen
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The Huawei security risk
As mentioned, I’m expecting this topic to come up in interviews this summer. The UK has decided to allow Huawei to supply equipment for its 5G network despite the reservations of some of its allies. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-48032286- Jaysen
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Marriott Harrison Interview
Hi Laura, I don't think many candidates are familiar with that firm (hence the lack of responses!). I can only provide some general comments, which you may have seen before: Video interview tips: Most candidates struggle with the VI because they find the format so uncomfortable. Practice...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Amazing - well done!!- Jaysen
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Decline of the high street
For those who have access to the FT: https://www.ft.com/content/14571e1a-61d8-11e9-a27a-fdd51850994c If you don't: The number of chain-store closures is set to top 1,000. More retailers are turning to the controversial Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) - I'll likely cover insolvency...- Jaysen
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The Big Four vs Traditional Law
Interesting update - https://www.legalcheek.com/2019/04/big-four-told-to-keep-lawyers-and-accountants-apart/- Jaysen
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Asking for a TC in a different office?
In that case, I'd suggest telling them early. Ask them about your options for transferring over to a London vacation scheme or doing the Bristol vacation scheme and being considered for a London place. Just have a think about what you'll do if they say you can't. If you've already made your...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion