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  1. Jaysen

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Here's a recent experience of the Addleshaw Goddard AC: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/addleshaw-goddard-vacation-scheme-interview-2019.1244/
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    Linklaters Training Contract Interview 2019

    Linklaters Interview 2019 (One issue that I struck me at the AC was that a few candidates knew details of the case study exercise in advance. We were given materials to read, but GR wouldn't reveal the task until 30 minutes later. However, a few candidates in my group started typing their...
  3. Jaysen

    RPC Vacation Scheme Interview 2019

    RPC Vacation Scheme Interview 2018 When was your RPC interview? February 2019 What was it for? Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at RPC. This is a long but enjoyable day: 'normal' interview; presentation on the firm from the training principal and current trainee...
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    Addleshaw Goddard Vacation Scheme Interview 2019

    Addleshaw Goddard Vacation Scheme Interview 2018 When was your Addleshaw Goddard interview? January 2019 What was it for? Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Addleshaw Goddard. The day is split into 4 sections: contract review; group exercise; partner review and...
  5. Jaysen

    Training Contract Applications

    Here you go: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/summer-training-contract-deadlines.1217/
  6. Jaysen

    Clifford Chance - Middle East TC

    Huge congrats! It would be great if you could create a thread here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/forums/interview-experiences-2018-2019.65/
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    Introducing TCLA's Weekly Writing Tips!

    The fastest way to improve your vacation scheme and training contract applications is to improve your writing skills. Good writing makes an application stand out. It makes your personality shine through, raises your credibility, and most of all, is enjoyable to read. That’s refreshing...
  8. Jaysen

    Gibson Dunn Vacation Scheme Interview

    Gibson Dunn Vacation scheme interview (30m partner interview, article review 30m with another partner, HR interview (15m)): · Looked through my app – said I didn’t get an A* in Economics A-level (as I have A* GCSE+Alevel grades for everything else) was I disappointed I didn’t get A*...
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    Ashurst Vacation Scheme Interview 2018

    Ashurst Training Contract Telephone Interview (20m): · Walking through my app – my education history · Why law at university? · Why commercial law? · I see you have had vacation schemes at Cleary Gottlieb and Linklaters, were they your choice of employers would...
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    Hogan Lovells Vacation Scheme Interview 2018

    Hogan Lovells Winter Vacation scheme AC 1. Watson Glaser 2. Case Study concerning project finance 3. Situational Test 4. Partner Interview a. Why law at university? b. Why commercial law? c. What other firms have you applied to? d. Project finance i. What are the...
  11. Jaysen

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Obviously, it's time intensive and firms have plenty of interviewees, but applicants have also invested a lot of time applying, preparing and interviewing at the firm. I think it says a lot about the firm, especially because they're stepping away from a fairly standard practice.
  12. Jaysen

    Distinguishing Heavyweight US Firms

    I'll try and expand on this when I have a moment, but it looks like you're spot on so far!
  13. Jaysen

    M&A Case studies

    Great stuff. M&A questions/case studies are very popular at interviews!
  14. Jaysen

    Shoosmiths VC and TC Application

    That's an interesting question. It might help to think about what could compromise profitability (so you know you're on the right track). One example would be reducing the fees charged to clients. While this might help Shoosmiths attract clients, it'll impact the firm's profitability.
  15. Jaysen

    Website issues

    Hi All, Apologies for the inconvenience caused by the server issues today. I have identified the problem but it may take 24-48 hours to be resolved for everyone. Thanks to those of you who flagged this up. Enjoy your weekend. Best, Jaysen
  16. Jaysen

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Thanks guys, I’ll look into this.
  17. Jaysen

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Is it just on your laptop? What does it say?
  18. Jaysen

    Linklaters Vacation Scheme Interview 2018

    From a student who received a recent Linklaters vacation scheme offer: So the AC began with a HR interview, I found this to be the hardest part of the day as it didn’t seem natural at all - the lady who interviewed me was poker faced throughout. Difficult questions I was asked: when have you...
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    2019 Interview Checklist

    We're giving away 30 copies of our 2019 Interview Checklist. It has detailed guidance on how to answer the following interview questions. To receive a copy, simply comment "Yes" on our LinkedIn post here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6499964514266681345 and we'll send...

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