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Interview Behaviour
However long it takes for you to outline the situation, go over the main aspects of what you did and discuss the result. When students talk for too long it's usually because they start talking about irrelevant things. If you keep it on topic you should be OK. It's hard to give you a time frame...- Jaysen
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How to approach "issues affecting the legal profession"
Either is fine. Note - GDPR also impacts law firms directly.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Smart Contracts - a 2 minute read
Great concise summary. @kaveesha has also written some fantastic articles in this area!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Useful links and resources
US economy is booming: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46072979. The strong economy has many implications: does it mean the US economy can withstand a trade war with China? Does this mean interest rates will continue to rise?- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread
Ahh I'm sorry to hear that!- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
No problem, more details are here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/commercial-class-7-m-a-case-studies.743/. It's an online class and you'll be invited to the discussion group to allocate times etc. Honestly, too difficult to say. I've seen such a diverse range of people...- Jaysen
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Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread
Hmm in that case, perhaps they flag up applicants first (whether alphabetical or by merit i don't know). And yes haha - JD is definitely an anomaly in the legal market!- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
The case study may have recently changed but if not: You'll be given 30 mins to read a sizeable document. Try to find an effective way of flagging up the most important info. Review balance sheets and mergers/M&A. Spend time thinking about how best to structure your presentation. Have a clear...- Jaysen
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Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread
They did this to me a few years ago (also early November). From the way the email was phrased, I assumed it was automatic and I didn't receive an interview invite until the end of the month.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Allen & Overy Vacation Scheme 2018
Hi Allyx -- this was from a poster who wanted to stay anonymous so unfortunately I have no answer!- Jaysen
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Any views on this question
Please listen to Maimoona - her competency answers were fantastic!- Jaysen
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Video Interviews
"The video interview was a mixture of why law, why Lathams, a competency question and extracurricular activities" -- according to a student who completed the test in January.- Jaysen
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Video Interviews
I will see if I can find a student who has completed the video interview.- Jaysen
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Hogan Lovells application
While important, the first sentence is just an explanation about why the competencies matter for the firm, so focus instead on demonstrating the competencies in the actual question i.e. focus on a time when you a) had to drop everything and b) went above and beyond to meet a promise. You do also...- Jaysen
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We are looking for two commercial writers!
Three more days until the deadline! Thanks to those of you who have submitted applications so far.- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Useful links and resources
May be good news for financial services after Brexit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46053283. Keep an eye on this story for your interviews!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Corporate M&A
Good advice from @Daniel Boden. You are right that many law firms specialise in M&A. You could also look at the kind of M&A they do: lower mid market (Addleshaw Goddard), mid-market (Jones Day), upper mid-market and premium (Freshfields/Links), public M&A (Slaughters) or private equity...- Jaysen
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Commercial Class 7: M&A Case Studies
Hi All, Sign ups for our next commercial awareness class close on Friday. See a snapshot of the prep material below.- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Very interesting, how did you feel about the questions?- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Vacation Scheme Application Advice
Fantastic advice. It shows exactly why your application was so strong!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion