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US vs UK Legal Market
Good question! Will share some thoughts in the morning.- Jaysen
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Welcome! Introduce yourself here :)
Good to have you with us Dan (and impressive fact!)- Jaysen
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- Forum: TCLA General News
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Looking for past cover letters or online forms
I think it would be a bit of a stretch to mention the recession now. Brexit could work, although the impact on particular law firms is less obvious, so it depends on how you plan to use it. You could look to events taking place in the legal market. A big one, for example, is mergers between law...- Jaysen
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Financial Crisis 2008
A fitting edition of The Economist just arrived. Wi summarise tomorrow!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Looking for past cover letters or online forms
Here's how I would review the application now. This should give you a better idea of the mistakes many candidates make (including myself earlier in the cycle).- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Looking for past cover letters or online forms
Here are two cover letters. Jones Day in my first cycle, Ashurst in my second. If I were reviewing these applications now, I'd be very critical, but they should give you some idea of how to structure and tailor an application.- Jaysen
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US law firm managing partner: suggestions wanted
Not at all, specific questions like this go down very well. Thanks!- Jaysen
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US law firm managing partner: suggestions wanted
Will pass this on, thanks!- Jaysen
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US law firm managing partner: suggestions wanted
Certainly -- great suggestion!- Jaysen
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US law firm managing partner: suggestions wanted
Hi all, We are currently discussing a class with an executive partner of an elite US law firm. I was going to ask him to talk about the business of law firms, his experience running a law firm, and the challenges of growing a US law firm in London and competing with the magic circle. I may also...- Jaysen
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Financial Crisis 2008
Here's Lehman's chief administrative officer arguing why Lehman should have been saved: https://www.ft.com/content/c86fbb48-af98-11e8-87e0-d84e0d934341. A quick summary: The Fed wouldn't give them a loan despite Lehman having adequate collateral They were prevented from becoming bank holding...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Which law firms are open for applications? 2018-19
That's great. I can add a list for upcoming dates. I've tried DLA but the page doesn't seem to load. Will check back again later.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Which law firms are open for applications? 2018-19
Thanks for sharing Selma, I will add it to the list! The advice I've seen from Shearman & Sterling's graduate recruitment in the past has been fantastic. They've really invested in providing good legal careers advice, even for students not applying to their firm.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Travers Smith Interview Experience
Your answer to the ethical question was excellent!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Which law firms are open for applications? 2018-19
Hi All, Thought it might be helpful to keep a list of applications that are open in this thread. I found these posted from TSR (I still need to verify them): Vacation Schemes Linklaters (Winter VS) Ashurst (Winter VS) Jones Day (Winter & Summer VS) Kennedys (Winter VS) Shearman & Sterling...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Want to request a law firm insight?
I've reached out to Bird & Bird to teach a class (I asked about IP but the plan is for them to also teach students about the kind of firm they are). No guarantees but will keep you updated.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Trophy points
If anyone's wondering where their points are -- my fault, I've been slow on this. I'm updating the points now. To anyone that has met the goals above, you should see your points updated within the hour.- Jaysen
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How to answer why us?
No need to apologise, it's what I'm here for! It should be enough to discuss how Weil is at the top of the market and then explain your interest in PE. I know I've talked about making a strong link in the past, but in this case, by giving specific reasons for your interest in PE, you are by...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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How to answer why us?
1. Yes, that's generally how I did it. I should add: the structure I mentioned isn't supposed to be prescriptive. There are many ways to approach this question. Although in all cases, you should tailor your reasons to the firm you are applying to. 2. If that was my answer for the application...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion