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  1. Jaysen

    Private Equity Resources and Trends

    For those wanting to learn more about private equity funding: https://www.traverssmith.com/media/1503827/Calling%20the%20shots_The%20evolution%20of%20European%20PE%20funding_Travers%20Smith.pdf
  2. Jaysen

    Shearman & Sterling

    You will probably find this thread helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/shearman-sterling.62/. We also did an insight on Shearman back then: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/shearman-sterling.62/. To answer your questions - 1. That's definitely one...
  3. Jaysen

    Useful links and resources

    Yep - no idea what's gonna happen but was quite fun to do! Good luck!
  4. Jaysen

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

    Thanks for having the courage to share the not so good news! Onto the next one!
  5. Jaysen

    Jones Day interview

    Great attitude - sounds like you did well!
  6. Jaysen

    Advice on Video Interview with Eversheds Sutherland

    @Fez may be able to help with this.
  7. Jaysen

    US Law firms plummet down UK M&A deal rankings

    Interesting article from Legal Week today: https://www.law.com/legal-week/2019/01/08/us-firms-plummet-down-uk-ma-deal-rankings/ It's behind a paywall, so I'll summarise the main points: For the first time in years, the magic circle/UK law firms have dominated the 2018 M&A league tables US...
  8. Jaysen

    Difficult question

    Sounds good so far. I'd just add, the question is asking "what would you do?", so you may want to directly address this. Think about the steps you'd take to respond to this scenario. For example, as a starting point, you might first want to identify what aspects of work you weren't enjoying -...
  9. Jaysen

    Difficult question

    Hey Helena - is this an application question or a general question?
  10. Jaysen

    Company Law Questions

    Some thoughts: Q1) If shareholders vote yes to a decision but the directors vote no to a decision, whose decision would/should prevail in the end? It sounds like you might be mixing up a board meeting (where directors vote) and a general meeting (where shareholders vote). a) I know that...
  11. Jaysen

    Which law firms recruit on a rolling basis? 2018-2019

    Received a confirmation that Skadden don't recruit on a rolling basis.
  12. Jaysen

    Which Law Firms use an Online Test? 2018-19

    Thanks - updated Bakers and I'll flag up that Burges Salmon is once you get to the AC.
  13. Jaysen

    Which Law Firms use an Online Test? 2018-19

    Online tests aren't for everyone. I've been asked this a few times and thought it would be helpful if we had a list of firms that do and don't require you to complete some form of online test. I've compiled the list below mostly using Chambers Student, so please let me know if any of the firms...
  14. Jaysen

    Vacation Scheme Discussion Forum - Now Open!

    Hi All, A quick announcement: In the past we kept the vacation scheme discussion forum private, first for students with a proven vacation scheme, and then for members of TCLA Premium. We have now decided to open this forum for everyone. You can access the forum here...
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    This forum is now open to all!

    Hi All, In the past we kept this forum private, first for students with a proven vacation scheme, and then for members of TCLA Premium. We have now decided to open this forum for everyone. Please post here for anything related to vacation schemes. If you're stuck with something while on a...
  16. Jaysen

    Firm app questions

    The focus of the first question is on the skills/experiences you have. There is some overlap here, as you will be drawing upon your extra-curricular activities and positions of responsibility, but the focus will be on those skills and how they make you a suitable candidate. The second question...

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