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  1. Jaysen

    The Big Four vs Traditional Law

    Great article. The Big Four could be one of the biggest challenges to law firms in the long term.
  2. Jaysen

    Private Equity Resources and Trends

    Thanks! I wouldn't worry about which story the firm will like/is more suitable. Choose a story you find interesting. It doesn't have to be PE or related to the firm either. I don't have a set structure for this question provided you cover all the points they raised. The most obvious one would...
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    Private Equity Resources and Trends

    Can you remind me what the question is?
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    Private Equity Resources and Trends

    If you want to learn more about PE, the BVCA has a very detailed intro guide: https://www.bvca.co.uk/Portals/0/library/Files/Website%20files/2012_0001_guide_to_private_equity.pdf.
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    Started Applying for Summer Schemes?

    Yes, I'd keep going. There's no way of knowing whether firms have filled up their places, and even if a law firm has filled up some, send in a very good application and they'll make room. You do have to weigh it against over factors though. If it's a very long application, close to the deadline...
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    Free TCLA memberships

    Hi All, The choice for this week is @Camilla Gionso. Thanks Camilla for your continued contributions to the forum - I have extended your membership.
  7. Jaysen

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

    It's also a good way of weeding out candidates who aren't as committed to the firm. I liked Macfarlanes, but I figured I could send off two other applications in the time it would take me to apply.
  8. Jaysen

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

    I am impressed by people who manage to complete the Macfarlanes app. So long!
  9. Jaysen

    The US economy

    I'll use this thread to post any relevant info/updates on the US economy. For your interviews, the topic I suggest you investigate right now is the US tech sell off. The BBC just published a great article on this: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46515773
  10. Jaysen

    Productivity tips - how do you balance applications and revision?

    Also my favourite productivity author!
  11. Jaysen

    Ask Me Anything: Future Trainee at Reed Smith

    Thanks to @Salma and @racheux for doing superb job, especially on a Friday night!
  12. Jaysen

    Ask Me Anything: Future Trainee at Reed Smith

    Watching!
  13. Jaysen

    Brexit updates, news and resources

    What now? https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/12/10/world/europe/may-brexit-vote-deal-fail.html?emc=edit_nn_p_20181211&nl=morning-briefing&nlid=88284937&section=topNews&te=1
  14. Jaysen

    The Middle East - Business Stories/Links

    Senators vote to end US backing for Saudi war on Yemen "The US Senate has voted to withdraw US military aid for Saudi Arabia's war on Yemen and to blame the kingdom's crown prince for the murder of a journalist. The historic vote is the first time any chamber of US Congress has agreed to pull...
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    Useful links and resources

    Unfortunately not, but you can read up on the weakening of the leveraged loan market: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-12-13/u-s-leveraged-loan-funds-lose-cash-at-fastest-pace-on-record...
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    Productivity tips - how do you balance applications and revision?

    Just came across this FT article: "How I became more productive in 2018". I know many of you are trying to balance writing applications and studying and/or working. How are you finding it? How are you staying productive/minimising distraction?
  17. Jaysen

    Useful links and resources

    Interesting article. A good one to know, especially if you're applying to law firms that are big on private equity.
  18. Jaysen

    Ask Me Anything: Future Trainee at Reed Smith

    Hi All, If anyone didn't see the email I circulated yesterday, please see below. The live Q&A will take place tonight at 7pm. Here is the link to the Google Form to ask your questions: https://goo.gl/forms/uW4i0lysQsWJ59lk1
  19. Jaysen

    Bird & Bird Firm Challenge Question

    Hmm based on the way the question is phrased I'd lean towards a challenge that would affect the firm.
  20. Jaysen

    Mayer Brown - Application Advice

    Thanks for sharing Oliver. I'm pleased to hear you met some TCLA members!

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