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

I never had this when applying -- what's the virtual SJT?
- Jaysen
- Post #41
- Oct 31, 2018
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Open Day Dress Code

Suit with no tie is fine. It's better to be slightly overdressed in these events. Worst comes to the worst you can take off your jacket.
- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Oct 31, 2018
- Forum: General Discussion
Useful links and resources

Found another interesting article by Legal Week - a short summary: How could Brexit impact junior litigation lawyers? When there's a downturn or uncertainty, transactional and M&A work falls, however dispute resolution tends to see a rise in activity. Firms can expect to see this "counter...
- Jaysen
- Post #8
- Oct 31, 2018
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
Which law firms recruit on a rolling basis? 2018-2019

Thanks! I'm always very impressed by the quality of Shearman's graduate recruitment videos - they provide far more detail about the application process than any other firm I've seen. Also, what they've done is very beneficial to other US law firms. They've gone very far to remove the stigma of...
- Jaysen
- Post #27
- Oct 30, 2018
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition

Sure. Derivatives are contracts. Their value is based on (derived from) an underlying asset. More specifically, they're based on the value of an underlying asset in the future. In that sense, you can think of derivatives as bets. Derivatives are used to hedge against risk (by entering into a...
- Jaysen
- Post #10
- Oct 30, 2018
- Forum: General Discussion
Dress Code -law fair toda

I'd avoid a suit, it's far too formal. Smart casual works well (e.g. chinos/jeans and a shirt).
- Jaysen
- Post #8
- Oct 30, 2018
- Forum: General Discussion
Dress Code -law fair toda

Knowing LSE students I imagine they will all turn up in a suit!
- Jaysen
- Post #4
- Oct 30, 2018
- Forum: General Discussion
What are trophy points & how do application reviews work at TCLA?

We are working on a way to integrate this into the trophy points system so it'll be easier for you to determine how many app reviews you have earned. At the moment though, we only track them through internal tabs. (If you or anyone would like to know how much you have earned, please drop us an...
- Jaysen
- Post #3
- Oct 30, 2018
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
Shearman & Sterling Open Day Notes

This is terrific Hazal, thank you!
- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Oct 30, 2018
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
We are looking for two commercial writers!

Thank you for the fantastic applications we have received so far! We will be announcing the successful applicant on the 5 November 2018.
- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Oct 30, 2018
- Forum: General Discussion
Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition

Thank you, I'm not sure I can take much credit though -- the existing commercial knowledge you show in our classes is outstanding. Far more than I had in my second year! Is there anything else you do to develop your knowledge of business/finance?
- Jaysen
- Post #8
- Oct 30, 2018
- Forum: General Discussion
What do you need to know about the Budget 2018 for a law firm interview?

Yesterday, Philip Hammond delivered his last budget before Brexit. What should you know about the budget for your law firm interviews? General This Budget is the biggest boost to public spending since 2010, ending eight years of austerity measures. It's a political budget. The UK government...
- Jaysen
- Thread
- Oct 30, 2018
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition

Let us know if there's anything TCLA can do to help you with the competition!-
- Jaysen
- Post #6
- Oct 30, 2018
- Forum: General Discussion
Useful links and resources

Heads up: the UK budget will be announced in about an hour. I'll be writing up a summary probably tonight. Lots of big questions for the last budget before Brexit.
- Jaysen
- Post #6
- Oct 29, 2018
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
Macfarlanes Vacation Scheme Application Form

It depends on how many words. If you're close (450+) that's fine. If you're at 400 words I'd ask if that's everything you needed to say. I doubt they'd look down on your answer unless it was a fair bit below the word count.
- Jaysen
- Post #11
- Oct 28, 2018
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
Positive thoughts only

Rocky for 3!
- Jaysen
- Post #5
- Oct 28, 2018
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
We are looking for two commercial writers!

Hi All, We are looking for two commercial writers to join our forum team. Why become a commercial writer? Your posts will be circulated to a readership of 4,000+ students, graduates and professionals. You will join a friendly team and be given the autonomy to drive the growth of TCLA's forum...
- Jaysen
- Thread
- Oct 28, 2018
- Replies: 7
- Forum: General Discussion
DLA Piper

I'd submit your CV as normal.
- Jaysen
- Post #9
- Oct 28, 2018
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
Useful links and resources

Found these terrific infographics (this one for October 2018):
- Jaysen
- Post #5
- Oct 27, 2018
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
Application question: If you could only take two people on a road trip, who would they be and why?

I hate these kinds of questions. It seems like a variation of the popular: "Who would you invite to a dinner party?" question They're just looking to see a bit of your personality/what your interests are and how you justify your choices. Don't forget the two people will be locked in a vehicle...
- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Oct 27, 2018
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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