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Video Interview help
Just saw the edit. First, you need to understand the firm, so I'd spend some time researching things like: What practice areas do they operate in? Which ones are the most successful? What sectors do they operate in? Who are their clients? Are they global? Where? How have they grown? What's...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Video Interview help
Yes, if they give you the time then feel free to jot something down. It may also help to put some notes on your desk, just don't rely on them or read off script (and best to keep them out of camera shot).- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Video Interview help
I remember my first video interview; it was for a law firm open day. It was quite terrifying! Some tips for preparing and doing well on a video interview: Practice the set-up beforehand. Make sure you're in a well-lit room with a clear background. Test your mic and your webcam. Dress...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Law Firms & LawTech
Fantastic article and welcome back! We used iManage at my firm - it'll be interesting to see whether they'll start using AI to analyse documents now that iManage has RAVN under its belt. I also find the relationship between Slaughters and Luminance interesting. Luminance's sole investor used...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Meaning of GDPR?
Some good resources on GDPR: Video: - A very entertaining watch considering the topic Article: https://fleximize.com/articles/011622/late-starters-guide-to-gdpr - Practical advice for businesses Part 2 still to come.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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How do I make my training contract applications stand out?
I find the best answers end with outcomes/results, ideally something that's quantifiable like how much money you raised or how many people joined. That said, not all examples lend themselves to that kind of answer so then I'd end with what you learned.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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How to find the competitors of the law firms?
No problem!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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How to find the competitors of the law firms?
It's tricky. Law firms often use similar language to market themselves so it's often a battle trying to work out who is competing with who. If this is for an application form question, it helps to remember that law firms can compete with different firms in many different ways. For example, two...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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How do I make my training contract applications stand out?
You may have heard of the phrase "show, don't tell". That's what I mean. In an application form, if you just write that you are good at managing your time under pressure, it's not telling a recruiter much. They have no way of knowing whether it's true. On the other hand, if you write about...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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How do I make my training contract applications stand out?
I would highlight a few things from the applications we review. I can go into a bit more detail after if you want. The ones that stand out are easy to read. They don't waffle or use flowery language. Each sentence has a reason for being there. I'm never left wondering whether an applicant...- Jaysen
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Application Reviews & New Features
Hey all, As application season is about to restart, we're offering a free application review for everyone (even if we've reviewed your application already) until 31 July 2018. For further application reviews, the trophy system will still apply as normal. J- Jaysen
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- Forum: Site Announcements
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The what-we're-doing-right-now page
You may have also noticed the new 'courses' section on the homepage - coming soon :)!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Site Announcements
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The what-we're-doing-right-now page
Currently working on the next commercial awareness briefing (will aim to send it out today). It's an update to the 'how do companies raise money' post I made a while back. Part 1 will introduce the subject and break down equity v debt. Part 2 will talk about why that's relevant to law firms.- Jaysen
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Vacation scheme and training contract applications
Question 7: I'm finding it really hard to deal with rejections. Do you have any advice? When I first started writing applications, they weren’t very good and I got lots of rejections. I was ecstatic to get my first telephone interview only to stumble on the final question: ‘what are the...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Vacation scheme and training contract applications
Question 6: Is there anything you would have done differently when it comes to the application process? I didn’t want to go into corporate/commercial law until late into my second year of uni so that left me with little time to prepare and very little confidence (when everyone else seemed to...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Vacation scheme and training contract applications
Question 5: How important are uni grades at top firms? I didn't do so well in my first year, but looking at LinkedIn, I see trainees with first class grades and A* at A-Level. It’s a barrier, but it’s not detrimental. Grades are just one factor of many in an application. Sure, at some firms...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Vacation scheme and training contract applications
Question 4: Due to mitigating circumstances, my A Level grades weren't very good and I only got BCC (but I did go on to get a first at uni). I'm worried that I won't stand a chance applying to the silver circle/magic circle/US law firms? Well done on the first. As you have mitigating...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Vacation scheme and training contract applications
Question 3: Do you have any advice for the cover letter? I would usually go for a structure like this: (1 paragraph) Brief introduction stating what I'm applying for (vac scheme/training contract) at X firm and what stage I'm at (e.g. third year at university). (2 paragraphs) Why I'm...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Vacation scheme and training contract applications
Question 2: I'm having trouble giving a good answer to the question "why do you want to be a commercial lawyer". I know that should be a given and I do have ideas but I just struggle to put it into words. Do you have any advice? I don't think you're alone in this. It's reasonably easy to give...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Vacation scheme and training contract applications
Question 1: How do I tailor my application to a law firm? Specifically, the 'Why are you applying to this firm?' question. Most law firms seem to say the same thing. When it came to answering this question in my first round of applications, I used language like "multi-jurisdictional" and...- Jaysen
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