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Welcome! Introduce yourself here :)
Welcome George -- great introduction!- Jaysen
- Post #18
- Forum: TCLA General News
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White & Case AC
...And another future trainee at White & Case: (White & Case f/t seem to be very helpful!) "1. Thoroughly re-read your application and CV! Ensure you can talk about everything on there. My interview was based solely off of my CV and they asked about things that I thought were minor. I had...- Jaysen
- Post #6
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Vacation scheme and training contract applications
Question 9: Can you think of anything interesting questions to ask the partner at the end of the interview? I used to ask two types of questions. The first would be an "intelligent-sounding" question. This would always be tailored to the firm -- typically about the law firm's strategy, after...- Jaysen
- Post #9
- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Vacation scheme and training contract applications
Question 8: How do you research a law firm's strategy? This was a question I recently received over email. Below is my answer. I used to use The Lawyer to research a firm's strategy before an interview. Unfortunately, now the content is under a paywall. As an alternative, I believe Legal Week...- Jaysen
- Post #8
- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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White & Case AC
From another future trainee at White & Case: "I would just say you have to be yourself and really engage with what you are being asked. I would suggest to ask follow up questions to turn the interview more into a conversation - because as much as the firm is trying to learn about you, you also...- Jaysen
- Post #5
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Forsters interview
From a future trainee at Forsters: "It’s an assessment day with a written exercise, a group presentation and a short interview. The presentation was about a planning a business development event. [For the short interview:] It was questions on motivation, wider interests, areas of law interested...- Jaysen
- Post #4
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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White & Case AC
From a future trainee: "I didn't get the impression that W&C use a specific format or have a set list of questions. For this reason, I personally think being as authentic as possible and preparing for all sorts of avenues of questions (commercial, firm-specific, personal experiences etc.) are...- Jaysen
- Post #4
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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White & Case AC
Tagging @Ern, as I believe he is in the same position as you. Aside from the post Nicole made last time, I'm afraid I don't have more on White & Case, but I'll see if I can find a trainee to share some advice.- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Questions for the vac scheme of Clifford Chance
Your application chances won't be affected by your answers to the questions in your first post. It's fine if you haven't completed work experience at Clifford Chance before, or if you don't have any other training contract offers. Yes - you can write about your pro bono experience in the second...- Jaysen
- Post #5
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Questions for the vac scheme of Clifford Chance
I assume your three days experience was at a pro bono centre? I'm not convinced that would count as work experience at a Clifford Chance office, although it's definitely worth mentioning on your application form. You can ignore question three. Sometimes, students have secured other training...- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Forsters interview
Let me see if I can find some trainees for advice!- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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How to prepare for Slaughter and May Interview?
Agreed. I suggest you check out the Slaughter and May graduate page. If you have questions after reading the website -- for example, if you would like the firm to expand on a particular topic -- you can ask those to HR. For example (and this is after a quick skim of the Slaughter and May...- Jaysen
- Post #8
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Secured a training contract
We'd love it if you stuck around, thank you. That's what makes the site! P.S. We will soon be coming out with resources targeted at future trainees, which will hopefully be useful for when you start your TC.- Jaysen
- Post #4
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Secured a training contract
Excellent news, well done. It's definitely a running theme on this site that perseverance pays off! I would wait to receive your offer email. It may take a little time for graduate recruitment to organise this, but don't worry -- you have got your offer. I don't think it's too much to email...- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Perseverance or stupidity?
I'm not familiar with the Irish grading system, but if you're on a first class then you've set yourself up well. You also have a range of extracurriculars and at least some legal experience to demonstrate your interest in working at a law firm. I suggest you focus on your applications. Try to...- Jaysen
- Post #11
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Commercial Awareness
Definitely - they are great examples.- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Case Study 2: M&A analysis
Of course, send it over when you're ready!- Jaysen
- Post #5
- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Application Question
For this question, it's fine if you want to explain the skills you developed. But I suggest you try to be more specific than "I improved XYZ skills". Think about what you improved: Was it your ability to handle difficult relationships? How you communicate your ideas in a group setting. How to...- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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A bit lost after second year vac schemes
Having those vacation schemes on your application is a good thing. It tells recruiters that two law firms have already vetted you and decided you are good enough to be on their scheme. Just - as mentioned above - be prepared to explain your logic behind applying to two different firms. Your...- Jaysen
- Post #5
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Application tips for training contract deadline day
It's deadline day for most of the big commercial law firms, which means some of you will be trying to squeeze one more application in before midnight. In addition to writing my own applications a few years ago, I review a lot of training contract applications. I wanted to share some quick...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion