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

Great news Shane, well done!
- Jaysen
- Post #1,320
- Feb 4, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Getting familiar with contracts

Please see attached a share purchase agreement. More here: https://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-committees/work-and-pensions/Correspondence/BHS-Sale-Purchase-agreement-redacted.pdf https://www.animalcaregroup.co.uk/media/214072/share-purchase-agreement-fbd-redaction-.pdf
- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Feb 4, 2019
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

I'm surprised to hear you received so much discouragement, but well done for proving them wrong!
- Jaysen
- Post #1,318
- Feb 4, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Dyson to move HQ to Singapore

Nissan chooses Japan over UK to build new X-Trail car: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47107561 "In a letter to workers, it says continued Brexit uncertainty is not helping firms to 'plan for the future'."
- Jaysen
- Post #5
- Feb 3, 2019
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

It is a regulatory issue. Foreign law firms are restricted from offering Chinese law advice unless they partner up with a Chinese firm under the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (introduced in 2013). Linklaters formed an alliance with a smaller local law firm and sent quite a few of its lawyers over...
- Jaysen
- Post #1,309
- Feb 2, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Latham & Watkins Vacation Scheme Interview 2018

Latham & Watkins Interview 2018/19 When was your Latham & Watkins interview? November 2018 What was it for? Winter Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Latham & Watkins. The assessment day was incredibly small, it was only myself and two other candidates. I believe...
- Jaysen
- Post #6
- Feb 2, 2019
- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
Diversity within the legal profession

Not sure if anyone saw this New York Times article last week: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/27/us/paul-weiss-partner-diversity-law-firm.html. This is the LinkedIn post that caused a stir:
- Jaysen
- Thread
- Feb 1, 2019
- Replies: 3
- Forum: General Discussion
Case Study 2: M&A analysis

Yes I am and yep that’s fine.
- Jaysen
- Post #9
- Jan 31, 2019
- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
Cover Letters- What to include

The apps I've seen address it to the recruitment manager, Hannah Jackson.
- Jaysen
- Post #4
- Jan 31, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Hogan Lovells Vacation Scheme Interview 2018

*Thanks to this person for such an in-depth write up! Hogan Lovells AC (January 2019, for Summer Vacation Scheme) Watson Glaser Test – ***I would recommend people buy the how2become ‘critical thinking test’ book from Amazon which has a green cover. This has really helped me and I have...
- Jaysen
- Post #3
- Jan 31, 2019
- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

I wouldn't mention it at this point. Only if you had an offer from the other firm.
- Jaysen
- Post #1,256
- Jan 31, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Future AMA Sessions

Definitely something we’re working on!
- Jaysen
- Post #8
- Jan 31, 2019
- Forum: General Discussion
Reed Smith's core values are Integrity, Quality, Teamwork and Respect, Performance, Innovation and I

I'd keep it lowercase unless the firm capitalises it in the question.
- Jaysen
- Post #7
- Jan 31, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

I've got a soft spot for motivational movie quotes!
- Jaysen
- Post #1,235
- Jan 31, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Huge congratulations AJ! Second one is pursuit of happiness, right? Oh and Rocky for the third quote!
- Jaysen
- Post #1,233
- Jan 31, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Well done Alice!
- Jaysen
- Post #1,212
- Jan 30, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Linklaters Vacation Scheme Interview 2018

Credit to the anonymous poster who wanted to share! (You know who you are)
- Jaysen
- Post #9
- Jan 30, 2019
- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
Linklaters Vacation Scheme Interview 2018

Linklaters Vacation Scheme Interview 2018 The hardest part about the Links AC is arguably the length. There are many breaks in between and it's quite exhausting. Work Simulation/Case Study The work simulation is a blend of situational judgement and contract interpretation exercises. Not too...
- Jaysen
- Post #4
- Jan 30, 2019
- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
Linklaters Vacation Scheme Interview 2018

It could be: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/linklaters-interview.1153/#post-8076
- Jaysen
- Post #3
- Jan 30, 2019
- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
Clifford Chance Training Contract Interview 2019

Clifford Chance Training Contract Interview 2018 "The day starts off with a competency interview. It's relatively straightforward - just a chat about what you do outside the university, some basic competencies and your motivations for Clifford Chance. Arguably, the hardest part of the day is...
- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Jan 30, 2019
- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle

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