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Ashurst Interview
Hey Bonnie, A few comments: "I just did a straight training contract application. Your mentee can expect to write business report, have a short interview with HR based around his CV and experiences, and then a longer interview with 2 partners which is more scenario based. Overall I found...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Introduction to LawTech
Wow - Stephen Turner taught me during the LPC. I had no idea he did a podcast!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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The impact of interest rates on law firms - part 1
The impact of interest rates on law firms - Part 2 How do I connect commercial issues to law firms? First, it helps to understand that law firms are a service business. Clients pay law firms to handle their legal work and the legal work they do will vary between departments. We can simplify...- Jaysen
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The impact of interest rates on law firms - part 1
The impact of interest rates on law firms - Part 1 Hey guys, This is a very popular interview question this year so I’ve decided to do a mini-guide. I know I’ve briefly touched on these areas in other posts, but hopefully, this’ll help you to connect the dots further. I hope to release part 2...- Jaysen
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LawTech is coming
Excellent stuff Jony. It's a very interesting read and I enjoyed the many practical examples. I'd love to read a comparison of which technologies the magic circle are using.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Ashurst Interview
Great advice! I wrote about a page and a half. If it's of any help, I attach the first half of my cover letter and my answer to the additional question. You'll see I wrote about why Ashurst in the cover letter and again in the additional question. Bonnie - I know a couple of Ashurst...- Jaysen
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Law Firm Interview Experiences
Hey - when is it? We have a few Weil trainees joining us in the next couple of days so I'll ask if they can share their thoughts (and I'll run through it too).- Jaysen
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Commercial News Summary - February 2018
You're right - many private equity firms buy companies and end up fine (or even better). In this case, Toys R Us were already struggling even before they were bought. The problem is that the private equity firms loaded debt onto the business in the hope of turning it around. Unfortunately, Toys...- Jaysen
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Commercial awareness question
Hey Denisa! To answer your second question first, yes - that’s something you could certainly argue. Cheap credit has helped M&A activity bounce back over the last few years, but as interest rates increase, companies could see their profits margins being eroded. So they may steer away from...- Jaysen
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Introduction to LawTech
Hey Jonty, Good to see you on here. I'm very interested in this area and your thoughts. The bigger UK firms (and some US firms) appear to be racing to adopt new technologies/AI. Let's take three of the magic circle: A&O Built its own tech incubator, Fuse Made an equity investment in...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Commercial News Summary - February 2018
Ok so this question seems to be a favourite at assessment centres this year. I’ll try to give a quick run through of the main issues. There’s plenty of things I’ve missed out so I may cover this in a future guide. Who is raising interest rates? That’s the central bank. Almost every country...- Jaysen
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Commercial awareness question
Hey GD - what press have you been following exactly? And what topics do you find difficult to understand? I can give you some pointers to start: Plans to raise interest rates in the US Trump doing trump things (but also good wage and job growth in the US) Toys R Us and Maplin heading into...- Jaysen
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Commercial News Summary - February 2018
Sure, good question - I will get back to you shortly.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Ask me anything: Latham & Watkins trainee
Hey all - I'm happy to say we've got a bunch of trainees who've offered their time for this week! Nicole Shroff will be joining shortly to answer your questions. She's a trainee at Latham & Watkins and has just started in her fourth seat (debt capital markets). To kick us off, Nicole - can...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Strategic TC approach?
Sounds like a great approach, let me know how it goes or if there's anything I can do to help!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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White & Case
@Rayhaan V you didn't interview at White & Case did you?- Jaysen
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Commercial News Summary - February 2018
It's a great idea! When it comes to Toys R Us, I'm not saying I predicted it - but check out the cartoon in our private equity guide ;). If anyone has any questions about some of the topics above i.e. administration/interest rates/Brexit, feel free to fire away.- Jaysen
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Strategic TC approach?
Hey :) I'm sorry to hear that. If it's any consolation I've been there and I know many others have too. I don't think that approach is right - firms with smaller intakes than 20 could still recruit a good number of direct applicants, which would make it worth applying. If you want to base it...- Jaysen
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Upcoming A&O open day
Welcome Nick! That looks like a fantastic day, especially the Nivaura session (I was just writing about Fuse!). A few tips: Smile! Be personable and (try to ) relax when you're speaking to GR/lawyers at the firm. Prepare questions that you can't find online. Good genuine questions can make...- Jaysen
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Ask me anything: Future trainee at Clifford Chance
Hey all, I've broken the once-a-week rule already as Amy Hillier has kindly offered to answer your questions this week. She's a future trainee at Clifford Chance and is helping me put together a very comprehensive interview guide - we'll be running through about 200 interview questions and how...- Jaysen
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