When talking about a deal, the point you're trying to make - presumably - is that you have an interest in the type of deals the firm does, as an answer to a "why this firm?" question. That should still stand even if you mention a deal where the London office wasn't involved.
I was in a similar position during university. I spent most of my three years interested in a different career, so when I decided on commercial law, I had to play a lot of catch-up.
I suggest the following to start:
Find law firms you are interested in and attend as many law firm events/open...
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Initial thoughts on the merger between BLP and Bryan Cave
Full financial integration
Law firm combinations are on a spectrum. On one side, you’ve got alliances (Linklaters and Allens) and best friend networks (Slaughters) where firms refer work, clients and maybe...
Clyde & Co
Initial thoughts
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Something a bit different
Clyde & Co's core is insurance...
Slaughter and May
What makes the firm different?
Best friends
It's no secret that Slaughter and May is an anomaly. In the early 2000s, when the rest of the magic circle were busy opening offices and merging with foreign firms, Slaughter and May was pulling out of New York, Singapore and Paris...
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