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    K&E

    Thank you! I just started my app and wrote about K&E’s profitable strengths.. I think I may be on the right lines ;)
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    Application Reviews & New Features

    ^^ if you could please clarify aswell Jaysen. Denisa re the app review, the link below is where you submit the application - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/application-review/
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    The impact of tariffs on business and law firms

    Thanks!
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    Commercial issue application question

    Thanks! I think I will start off my answer with a positive note then address the negative impact on my chosen issue and then conclude with my opinion.
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    The impact of tariffs on business and law firms

    Thanks for this. How was your structure for the CL?
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    Shearman & Sterling

    No problemoooo I think you should include all the tasks you completed, anything succinct and relevant is fine in my opinion.
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    Shearman & Sterling

    Hi Nick! I struggled with this aswell but after speaking to HR at different firms a lot of them have simply said that they just want to know what you did. For example the following structure might help you articulate your experience better.. Intro line: During my two weeks at this firm, I was...
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    Commercial issue application question

    Hi All, When answering firm questions such as describe an issue you are following in the press and how it will affect x y z firm, would it be best to addresss both the positive and negative aspects and also your opinion? What are people’s thoughts on this?
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    K&E

    Perfect, thanks!
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    K&E

    Me again! I just re-read the application questions and the questions relating to why do you want to be a lawyer at K&E and the cover letter I feel like it overlap just a bit... Ideally for the question relating to why do you want to be a lawyer at K&E. I wanted to talk about my experience on...
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    K&E

    That would be ahmazzinggg!!!!
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    K&E

    Great! Thanks for the tips and I went to their open day last November and really enjoyed it, hoping that helps
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    K&E

    Sounds like you enjoyed yourself! Was the feedback helpful? I wanted to apply for a vac scheme but was too late :( Any tips on how to approach the app questions?
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    K&E

    Eek! Me either, but I’ve become a lot more exposed to the firm this year so hoping that works long term! What stage did you get to for the vacation scheme application process?
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    K&E

    Hellloooo everyone.. just me with another forum title. Anyone here applying to Kirkland & Ellis for a straight TC?
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    Bird & Bird

    Hey! I went to their open day earlier in the year and HR mentioned that they do not have an 'ideal' candidatejust someone who is well aware of their position in the market/opportunities and threats To be honest, I feel like they are a very chilled out firm compared to most..
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    Anyone else drowning?

    I don’t blame you.. horrible.
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    The what-we're-doing-right-now page

    Thanks J! Where can I find the SS profile?
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    Anyone else drowning?

    Thank you! Officially done SA yesterday but I will defo use this advice for my elective assessments
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    VS conversion rates

    Thank you for the tips!

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