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    Case study practice

    Thanks a bunch
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    Case study practice

    Yes I do so in essence I structure my answer as 1. small trainee intake 2. working in my current job position (small teams, higher responsibility etc) 3. why I am better suited to this type of environment/ skills I have learnt from the above experience Whats your take on this approach?
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    The impact of tariffs on business and law firms

    THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    The impact of tariffs on business and law firms

    Yes! so how can law firms maintain a competitive advantage in an uncertain economic climate...
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    Case study practice

    I structured my interview answer as three main reasons why I want to apply: small trainee intake, strength of banking practice and the international aspect of the work.. I then back these points up with my personal experience/speaking to trainees at open days which confirmed that this is an...
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    The impact of tariffs on business and law firms

    Hey Jaysen! when discussing the above, how can I discuss law firms mantaining a competitive advantage in these circumstances. I am thinking client rapport and new strategies going forward.. any thoughts?
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    Case study practice

    Exactly! They said I mentioned everything relevant but I did not convince them enough that the firm in question was one I wanted to train at.. So I will have to work on convincing them a lot more which may mean my tone, eye contact and any small things will need to improve. Also (not saying this...
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    Case study practice

    Thanks Jaysen. Also any tips on how to improve on post AC feedback such as ‘you answered questions such as why this firm just like we expected you to do so’. When I asked HR to explain this further they said I need to personalise my answers a lot more coherently. Which I felt I did as I related...
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    Case study practice

    Do you mean materials as in a practice case study or considerations we should be aware of when analysing case studies?
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    Insight evening question help

    I agree so for example if it was a JD open day application, you could mention that you want to learn more about the non-rotataional seat structure and to find out if it is a right fit for you.
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    Insight evening question help

    Hey! I think your points are fine. I spoke about the same thing for my open day applications and it seeemed to work because I got the place ;)
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    Commercial Awareness - April 2018

    I second this, thanks @Coralin96.
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    K&E

    Thank you, if you could please do an insight for Slaughters, much appreciated!
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    The impact of tariffs on business and law firms

    Hey Jaysen, It would be nice to hear your thoughts on China striking back with tariffs on goods from the US... other than harming a number of companies profits, are there any drastic consequences we should look out for? Thanks
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    The impact of tariffs on business and law firms

    Hey Jaysen, I am currently starting my training contract applications and a reoccurring question seems to be how do you think the economic climate affects law firms? In relation to these questions I am thinking to talk about the pound collapsing/unstable stock levels and how that will affect...
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    Motivation

    Me toooo :(
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    Motivation

    Eurghhhhhh!!! I can totally relate Nicole! Competing with other students seems to be the norm at BPP!
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    Motivation

    I agree with the both of you! But... the fact that we are actively taking steps to review our applications and draft it perfectly with the help of mentors such as J and his team/friends/ family/ careers service @ uni and whoever else is a good sign! We will get there in the end, rejection is...
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    Motivation

    Hi Jess, glad you could relate to this and I totally agree with you and to be honest it is very draining (emotionally, mentally and physically)!!! I don't know why, but I feel like there is an insane amount of pressure on people to get their lives to line up perfectly the first time ( I was...
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    Motivation

    Good morning all and happy saturday! I came across this motivational post on Linkedin last night and wanted to share it with you all for some inspiration :) http://www.accidentalcreative.com/creating/run-your-race-not-someone-elses/

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