-
Join the live thread →Osborne Clarke is live in the forum nowAMA Live nowGraduate Recruitment from Osborne Clarke is here to answer your questions.
Search results
-
TCLA Commercial Class Recordings
Thanks for the votes all. I will record the M&A class first. I have been delayed due to the volume of applications we have received, but I will get to this soon.- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
-
Best Way To Research Law Firm
Oh yes, Chambers Associate is also worth checking out for US firms.- Jaysen
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion
-
Best Way To Research Law Firm
I agree, firm websites are often confusing. Do you mean researching the firms for applications or interviews/vacation schemes? I usually go to the awards/press release and about us sections to gain information about the firm. You can also access annual reviews for some firms (A&O's is usually...- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
-
The US economy
The Fed has raised interest rates by 0.25%: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46624722- Jaysen
- Post #3
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
-
Womble Bond Dickinson 'introduce a client to the firm'
Some starting questions to consider: WBD What are the firm's strongest practice areas? (check Legal 500 + Chambers & Partners) Is the firm growing a particular practice area? (e.g. making lateral hires or promoting partners) Who are the firm's key existing clients? (check firm website/legal...- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
TCLA Consultations
Hi All, I am running weekly one-to-one sessions for several students at the moment and I wanted to market this service to everyone else. I am available to chat about your applications/interviews/vacation schemes over Skype. You may want to use this service to discuss your applications...- Jaysen
- Thread
- Replies: 0
- Forum: General Discussion
-
Team Project
Yeah I'd say a negotiation exercise at an insight day is a bit of a stretch for this question.- Jaysen
- Post #3
- Forum: Public Feedback Forum
-
Linklaters Winter Vacation Scheme
I'm not actually sure I would completely agree with my previous description. It could also cover situations when the goal has been "excellence" in a particular area and you've just developed an aspect of yourself to help you move closer to that goal. You could link it back to the skills you...- Jaysen
- Post #37
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
Why me in a cover letter
I agree with Hazal. The mere fact that you came from a different country doesn't mean you had to dedicate more hours to study. Note - this is not to say that you didn't have to, just that the way you have phrased it makes it sound as if it naturally follows on from the fact. Hazal has suggested...- Jaysen
- Post #5
- Forum: Public Feedback Forum
-
Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Yes I would. It could well be a computer error which they hadn't picked up on.- Jaysen
- Post #397
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
If the old one referenced an old report, perhaps you failed that one but passed your latest one?- Jaysen
- Post #395
- Forum: Applications Discussion
-
The Big Four vs Traditional Law
CMA calling for a big shake up of the Big Four: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46591575- Jaysen
- Post #3
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
-
Why me in a cover letter
I'm not a fan of the first sentence, but the rest is great. I assume this is just the first paragraph/the beginning of a "why me?" answer?- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: Public Feedback Forum
-
The US economy
The US central bank is expected to raise interest rates this week. Trump is not a fan:- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
-
-
CMS application
Wow, agreed - that's a fantastic article. I'll add it to our recommended reading list.- Jaysen
- Post #17
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
-
Mergers and Acquisitions Resources and Trends
Please use this thread to post content related to mergers and acquisitions. You can find our M&A guide here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/why-do-you-want-to-be-a-commercial-lawyer/. There is also a more updated guide in our TCLA Premium section.- Jaysen
- Thread
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
-
Private Equity Resources and Trends
There's some very useful stuff in there. Why don't I create an M&A thread and you can also post it in there?- Jaysen
- Post #9
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
-
Legal & Law Firm News
I'll use this thread for posts about law firms/updates in the legal industry. Please feel free to comment/post. Restructuring secretarial ranks Several firms have launched redundancy consultations over the past year and reduced their support staff. Hogan Lovells cut 54 support roles this...- Jaysen
- Thread
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
-
Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Those are very tough questions, especially for a video interview format under time pressure. If it's any consolation, every student will find those questions difficult. I imagine they're just looking to see whether you can stay composed and give a logical answer.- Jaysen
- Post #371
- Forum: Applications Discussion