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I’ve been offered a TC!
Thank you for sharing your story Lottie. I remember when we first spoke back in March -- you were not only a strong candidate but keen to learn and incorporate feedback. Please do keep in touch. I'd love to see how you get on during your training contract.- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Researching firms: clients and deals
Great questions. I review many applications where a student has tried to refer to a recent deal or a client to back up their reasons for applying. Most of the time, the link between the point and evidence is tenuous, which means it doesn't read as genuine. This ends up hurting more than helping...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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A Training Contract Success Story
I've just asked -- will let you know.- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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An introduction to law firms
I do agree. I'll drop you a PM next week to discuss this further.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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An introduction to law firms
Hey Christy - very interesting idea. It's certainly a topic that would be very useful for students. Although, I would need a moderator to help manage the forum as my hands are pretty tied up at the moment. Will have a think!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Application form dilemma
It's a good question. I would mention your interest in a practice area if it accounts for a clear majority of the firm's work -- such that it wouldn't make sense to apply if you weren't interested in that practice area. For most firms, however, that won't apply. And I don't get the sense from...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Bristows Interview
Hey, a Bristows trainee has kindly offered to answer any questions you have about the interview (if you want to). I will PM you.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Application advice!!
Found a Sidley Austin trainee who has offered to help! I will PM you shortly.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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We're looking for writers!
Hi everyone, Thanks to those of you who have submitted your applications already. Had a few questions about this. Please see below: What is the time commitment for a writer? A minimum of two articles per month. What topics can I write about? We're flexible provided it's relevant material for...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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We're looking for writers!
Hi everyone! We are looking for two contributors to write regular articles for The Corporate Law Academy. You will join a team of two and be responsible for contributing content to the Guides section of our website. Why become a contributor? Your articles will be shown to a monthly readership...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Application advice!!
Just to update -- I've sent over the info to a trainee at Sidley Austin. Will let you know when they respond.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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A Training Contract Success Story
I recently learned one of our students secured a training contract at a top US law firm. He wishes to stay anonymous for reasons which will become obvious as you read. Here is his story. --- "Well, of course, we do have some students who flourish in the sixth form, but until you do, you may...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Application advice!!
Hey - thanks for posting in here! 1. It depends on how much legal work experience you had in your home country, but generally, I would say you should apply for vacation schemes first. As you mentioned, if you apply directly for training contracts, you will have a harder time convincing law...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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How do law firms stay competitive?
This is great. I'll add with some examples of how law firms try to achieve those objectives/stay competitive. International expansion: Many commercial law firms have aggressively opened up international offices over the past two decades. Why? Their clients are more international. If a client...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Welcome Law Societies
I'll be reaching out to your law society later today so we can get a group running for you guys.- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Welcome Law Societies
Hi all, We are pleased to welcome several new law societies at The Corporate Law Academy: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/groups/. In the upcoming academic year, these groups will serve as private spaces for members to discuss their applications to law firms, and access our...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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AC at DWF
I spoke to a few future trainees at DWF and they have kindly offered to give you some advice for the AC. I will PM you. It's generally difficult to prepare for group exercises (which is partly the point). But here's some thoughts: Practice expressing your views out loud, or if possible, within...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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AC at DWF
I'll see if I can find some trainees. Will also share some advice on presentations/group exercises shortly.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion