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K&E
Hey, I haven't been able to finish it tonight but will definitely have it out tomorrow!- Jaysen
- Post #26
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Law Firm Insights Page
Will have it ready tomorrow. I've got to say, my view of Slaughters has risen a fair bit during the process of writing this profile.- Jaysen
- Post #16
- Forum: Site Announcements
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Vacation Scheme Preparation
I'd also add this: It’s going to be a little scary, but remember – the firm has decided that you’re a good candidate; that’s why you’re on the vacation scheme. Even then, you don’t have to get everything right; schemes tend to be about not shooting yourself in the foot rather than being the...- Jaysen
- Post #4
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Case study practice
Three good points, nice and personal. I assume you expand on the latter two with specific information? Great to mention speaking to trainees to back it up. I would say point 1) about being a better lawyer is a little weaker, but it depends on how you justify your reasons. The exposure point is...- Jaysen
- Post #13
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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The impact of tariffs on business and law firms
For these kinds of questions, it helps to put yourself in the position of a law firm. If there's an uncertain economic climate, you can imagine that your clients may be more cautious about expanding or investing. You may need to take on more of an advisory role as clients become more interested...- Jaysen
- Post #27
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Commercial Awareness - April 2018
This is great Coralin, well done!- Jaysen
- Post #7
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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The impact of tariffs on business and law firms
Do you mean in an uncertain economic climate?- Jaysen
- Post #25
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Case study practice
No problem. That's better feedback and something that can be easily improved on. How do you typically structure your 'Why are you applying to X?' interview question? Completely understandable about it being a long day/last one, I've seen interviews where the interviewers seem disinterested from...- Jaysen
- Post #11
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Case study practice
Great question. I used to find feedback tough to hear, but it can be really valuable when it comes to finding blind spots. I say can because feedback often feels vague and unhelpful. That's not because a firm doesn't want to help you but because it can be hard to give students feedback. Often...- Jaysen
- Post #9
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Case study practice
Ok here is the first mock written exercise. If you give it a go, I strongly suggest you limit yourself to 1 hour. Time is often the biggest hurdle in questions like these. If you'd like me to take a look at your answer (handwritten or typed), feel free to send it to...- Jaysen
- Post #6
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Case study practice
Sure, I've found the two written case studies. I'm just going to update some sections and then I'll send it through.- Jaysen
- Post #5
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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K&E
FYI the full NRF insight is up: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/insights/norton-rose-fulbright/- Jaysen
- Post #24
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Case study practice
Hey, Good question. I'm not aware of any exemplars but it's very true, the guides aren't much use without practice. Do you mean the written case studies or the scenarios that are asked at interview? Back in the day, I drafted a couple of mock written case studies, based on case studies I had...- Jaysen
- Post #3
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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The impact of tariffs on business and law firms
Ok that was fast. China's response today has hit the global markets a lot. It looks like both economies are going to suffer unless an agreement is reached.- Jaysen
- Post #23
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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K&E
Hey, I'm still finishing up, but in the meantime here are some initial thoughts. I'll use Norton Rose for short (although I know the firm hate when students do this :p!). Norton Rose Fulbright How Norton Rose transformed itself Recent applicants probably only know Norton Rose as a huge global...- Jaysen
- Post #21
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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The impact of tariffs on business and law firms
At this point, I would only add the points I mentioned in my last post e.g. fewer foreign takeovers/overseas investment/restructuring. That's because this retaliation isn't too bad and only a response to the aluminium and steel tariffs. However, this is only the beginning and definitely worth...- Jaysen
- Post #22
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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The impact of tariffs on business and law firms
That approach sounds good. If clients are uncertain then they may put investments on hold and cut back on their legal expenses, and there sure is uncertainty in the economy with Brexit, Trump's policies and interest rate concerns. It's worth being prepared for the other point of view. To play...- Jaysen
- Post #21
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Application Reviews & New Features
Ok new changes! Remember they start from tomorrow. We're updating the points required for an application review. If you have 10 points, you are entitled to 1 application review. For the following further points, you are entitled to another application review. So: 10 points = 1 Application...- Jaysen
- Post #6
- Forum: Site Announcements