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Grades
If you have mitigating circumstances, firms will take this into account. You may want to consider emailing graduate recruitment first if you are concerned. Might be worth reading @Hamza's story on this.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Introducing our Moderators
Great to finally hear about your background!- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Introducing our Moderators
Hi everyone, It is my pleasure to ask you to please join me and the rest of the TCLA team in welcoming @Selma95 and @yanerlim, the new moderators of the TCLA forum. Both of them have been a great source of knowledge and help within the forum already, and I'm delighted to be working with them...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Introducing TCLA Premium and Commercial Awareness Classes
Hi all, This post was recently circulated via our newsletter. I thought I'd share it here and add share some more information about what it involves. Our biggest announcement yet Since we launched TCLA, I've spent a lot of time thinking about how I could add a lot of value to aspiring...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Law-firm research
Great question. I used to do something very similar. I'd have many pages of research and I'd have to work out what to use in my application. What I did first was condense my notes even further into themes -- like the ones you mentioned. Then, I'd pretty much choose anything that stood out to...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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We are looking for members to join our forum team!
Applications have now closed and we are now notifying candidates. Thanks everyone!- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Law Firms' Mergers
Hi Azan, Well remembered. I didn't realise you were there! Here is the slide: I've attached the slides for the whole presentation in case it's useful. I'll also try to dig out my notes, although you've answered it perfectly @AzanAshai- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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US law firm managing partner: suggestions wanted
Fantastic question!- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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SJT.
Hi Sameer, I'm sorry to hear that. Were you able to get feedback on your answers? I can't say I have a particular way of approaching situational judgement questions. My advice would be to just make sure you understand the role and responsibilities of a trainee solicitor and their position...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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What you should be doing now
If I was doing everything all over again, this is what I would be doing (much of this has been written already): Commercial Awareness (a) Many law firms ask you to talk about a recent news article in their application forms or at interview. To prepare: Pick two business news stories that...- Jaysen
- Post #19
- Forum: General Discussion
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Looking for past cover letters or online forms
In case you haven't seen it already, I recently reviewed a section of my A&O application: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/my-successful-training-contract-application-to-allen-overy.6/. I will be reviewing the rest tomorrow.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Looking for past cover letters or online forms
Yep, they were both successful applications. Ashurst was for a TC. Jones Day for a vacation scheme.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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UK vs US - The fundamental differences in firms
I do plan to do a full write-up on this at some point (it's a popular question). But otherwise, yes, please feel free to fire away questions. You might also want to check this recent thread on the US v UK legal market...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Hey Jaz, do you want to post here...
Hey Jaz, do you want to post here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/shearman-sterling.62/. We can then keep all the S&S questions in one place. Thanks!- Jaysen
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The impact of tariffs on business and law firms
1. Difficult to say, but I'm inclined to agree with you. Trade between US and China has definitely dropped, but I don't know China's current trade figures. There are also other factors to consider -- China's capital controls, slowing growth etc., which make it difficult to determine the impact...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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The impact of tariffs on business and law firms
I was indeed! (I blame Trump for being more unpredictable than I imagined.)- Jaysen
- Post #32
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Welcome! Introduce yourself here :)
Welcome! Glad to hear you're a long time subscriber :)- Jaysen
- Post #36
- Forum: TCLA General News
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Herbert Smith Freehills Vacation Scheme 2018
Hey Chido, This wasn't one of my vacation schemes I'm afraid. It was posted on behalf of an applicant. If you want to share any questions you are struggling with though, let me know and I can share some thoughts.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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