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  1. Jaysen

    Free TLP Video interview simulator

    You may find this helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/white-case-vacation-scheme-interview-2018.841/
  2. Jaysen

    Latham & Watkins Vacation Scheme Interview 2018

    Latham & Watkins Interview 2018 When was your Latham & Watkins interview? Mid-November 2018 What was it for? Winter Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Latham & Watkins. The assessment centre had three components to it; the first was a written exercise, and the next...
  3. Jaysen

    White & Case Vacation Scheme Interview 2018

    White & Case Interview 2018 When was your White & Case interview? (mid) November 2018 What was it for? Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at White & Case. The interview was very relaxed. I was picked up from reception by a member of HR and taken into a room to be...
  4. Jaysen

    Why Private Equity?

    A recent Legal Week article asks a variety of senior associates and newly-made partners "Why private equity" and "What advice do you have for those hoping to make partner?". Thought I'd share what they said -- if you're applying to law firms with a big private equity client base, you'll often be...
  5. Jaysen

    Free TCLA memberships

    Thanks @Sandrou. My nomination is now back open again! With that in mind, I have decided to choose @Abstruser for this week. Congratulations and thank you @Abstruser for bringing your enthusiasm and helpful advice to members of TCLA. I will invite you to TCLA Premium now.
  6. Jaysen

    How to approach this 600 word question for Clifford Chance

    Very interesting question. When you say link everything, how would you go about doing that? What would the paragraph topics be?
  7. Jaysen

    Free TCLA memberships

    Unintentional delay - I had a power cut! My choice for this week is @Sandrou. Sandrou - thank you for your long time contributions to TCLA and for continually helping out members with a high standard of advice. I'll invite you to TCLA Premium now.
  8. Jaysen

    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    FYI - a few more Jones Day offers are coming in.
  9. Jaysen

    Dechert Application

    Yes you can.
  10. Jaysen

    Free TCLA memberships

    Reminder: the next group of people will be chosen tomorrow!
  11. Jaysen

    Addleshaw Goddard Question

    How would you define legal issue? I would think most of technology/AI would be more of a commercial issue. However, my interpretation does limit what comes under "legal issues" a fair bit, so I may be wrong on this. Here are some ideas about factors affecting law firms now on this definition...
  12. Jaysen

    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    Well done for the AC invite!
  13. Jaysen

    'Tell us about a topic you know' question

    Thanks for clearing that up.
  14. Jaysen

    Gowling WLG

    That's a difficult application question, but I like those answers. It's very important to have a clear structure with questions like these. I suggest putting yourself in the position of the potential house builder client and consider what matters to you the most when choosing a law firm. Once...
  15. Jaysen

    Welcome! Introduce yourself here :)

    Welcome Alla - good to have you with us!
  16. Jaysen

    Baker McKenzie question

    Make it personal. Dig deep - think about what diversity and inclusion is and what it means to you. It's a very subjective question. I remember someone posting a link before discussing the importance of diversity in the workplace - that may be helpful if we can find it. Edit: Food for thought -...
  17. Jaysen

    Started Applying for Summer Schemes?

    The vast majority of apps come in during mid-late December/January. If you can send apps now, you will be doing well!

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