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You don't have to be perfect
I would go into the doc management system (whatever your firm uses to store files) and search for 'memorandum'. You'll get a lot of hits but they'll all have the structure for a memorandum that you can use. You can also look through the results and try to find one that's more research-based...- Jaysen
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The what-we're-doing-right-now page
Here you go: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/insights/shearman-sterling/- Jaysen
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The what-we're-doing-right-now page
The profile of Shearman is done! We're now working on a short guide to explain how a law firm operates as a business - thanks to @GD1995 for the suggestion.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Site Announcements
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Vacation Scheme Preparation
We did a lot of work with NPLs in structured finance. A bank will have some borrowers who don't pay their loans or fall behind on payments. They don't like it because it's costly to keep on their balance sheet. So they sell it to private equity firms/banks/hedge funds at a big discount. They may...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Post your vacation scheme here
We find it's often helpful to connect students with others on their vacation scheme. That way you can get an early opportunity to get to know students and discuss the scheme. So feel free to post your scheme, dates (and location, if relevant) below.- Jaysen
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Vacation scheme application tips: Advice after securing seven vacation schemes this year
Thank you to Varis from The Student Room for providing some excellent vacation scheme application tips. This year, Varis has secured vacation schemes at Clifford Chance, White & Case, Gibson Dunn, HSF, Travers Smith, Sidley Austin and Davis Polk. "I think the application process is very much a...- Jaysen
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Help with TC assessments
I've given you access to the (private) vac scheme forums here. If you have any urgent queries/difficult work situations/confusing tasks you're welcome to post there; we put it on high priority so you will receive an answer quickly- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Welcome! Introduce yourself here :)
Welcome Toni and congratulations on the vac schemes!- Jaysen
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- Forum: TCLA General News
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Law Firm Insights Page
Just a heads up, I will have the S&S page ready this weekend :).- Jaysen
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- Forum: Site Announcements
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Law Firm Interview Experiences
Congrats to those of you who secured the scheme (I won't name names in case you want it to be anonymous but thanks for letting me know!). If you want to chat through the scheme closer to the time drop me a PM and we can set up a private forum.- Jaysen
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The impact of tariffs on business and law firms
Agreed, these are all good points. A few extra thoughts - I would also note that it would affect manufacturers and exporters in different ways. If a US manufacturer imports its raw materials from overseas their costs will rise. So that may cause them to raise prices or absorb the cost, which...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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The impact of tariffs on business and law firms
No problem, you ask good questions. Long-term purchase agreements will probably be banking. If it's more complex or there are hedging agreements then it's more likely to be structured finance or derivatives. Agreed. You can argue both sides here. If we're just focusing on tariffs I'd agree that...- Jaysen
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The impact of interest rates on law firms - part 1
I would focus on the industry. If you come across a client during your research then sure you can mention it, but it's not necessary.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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The what-we're-doing-right-now page
Hey everyone, It's an exciting day for us today because it's our two-week anniversary since we launched the website. (I know two weeks isn't something people normally celebrate but it feels like our first milestone!). We also had an idea. Rather than having sneaky updates that no-one knows...- Jaysen
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The impact of tariffs on business and law firms
Private equity - it depends on the type of companies they own and to what extent uncertainty impacts their incentive to invest. But yes, target companies in these industries may be subject to lower valuations if their profits fall because of the tariffs. Project finance - Yes I'd think so...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Law Firm Insights Page
Haha, I understand - I wince looking at my first few applications!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Site Announcements
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Law Firm Interview Experiences
It's worth checking whether there are any bars to reapplication in the same cycle, but if not, I'd say it's worth reapplying.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion