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    Impact of US tax reform on the pharmaceutical industry

    Hi All, So I have picked the above topic for the ‘what issue have you been following in the press and how will it affect us’ (the firm in question has a strong reputation representing pharma companies hence the link between M&A and the pharma industry) and I am having difficulties on how to...
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    VS conversion rates

    Right ??!! And Linklaters I expected Atleast 70%
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    VS conversion rates

    Hi All, For those of you concerned about whether applying for a straight TC is really worth it, I came across this page which notes the VS conversion rates for different firms https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/law-careers/vacation-scheme/vacation-schemes-are-they-really-half-the-battle I hope...
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    Law Firm Insights Page

    Thanks for this J. Re the application review, how long after sending in the application do we hear back?
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    Commercial News Update - March 2018

    Thank you so much for this! Feels like the bright network/finimize commercial updates - concise and interesting to read!
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    White & Case

    Hahah I know what you mean. Yes I agree with you on the point about the vac scheme applications soo annoying!!!! What a nice mix, I am applying to similiar but also NRF and Mayer Brown and then prepping for the winter vacation cycle whilst I can. Good luck! What stage are you at currently...
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    White & Case

    Yes I sent two out so far! I am starting my tc application cycle properly from this month, l want to be in the best position ever when the recruitment cycle comes in the summer. Also re white and case I think I am going to just apply for the 2018 winter vac scheme. I don’t want to apply for a...
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    Ask me anything: Latham & Watkins trainee

    Hi Nicole, Thanks for getting back to me so quickly and for your helpful advice, not a wooly response at all! Great, I think I will work on building upon my experience and other law firm applications.
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    White & Case

    I know the feeling! First time I’m applying to W&C so hoping it pays off!
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    White & Case

    Agreed! Are you applying for a TC?
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    White & Case

    Thanks for this! I have also heard they take 50/50 from vac schemes since 2016.. err oh well! The only way I can find out is sending out an application hahaha!
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    Ask me anything: Latham & Watkins trainee

    Hi Nicole! Thank you for taking your time out answering questions. I was fortunate to be invited for an AC at Lathams (first ever one so nerves were sky high). Unfortunately, I did not get a place on the spring vacation scheme and the feedback the HR team offered was very helpful, they also...
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    White & Case

    Hi Denisa! Congrats on your interview invite! Good Luck! Do you know the percentage of vac scheme students White and Case take on for the TC?
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    Ashurst Interview

    Hi Bonnie! Congrats on the final TC interview! Re the written case study (I have not completed one with Ashurst before but from past experiences) it is usually an acquisition scenario, Jaysen has helpfully created a guide relating to this, check it out here...
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    Strategic TC approach?

    Hey Jaysen, thanks for the reply. I think I will just stick to my initial approach which is to make the best application and send them to the firms I am interested in despite the TC places, thanks for the encouragement. Best, Selma
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    Strategic TC approach?

    Hi All, After countless post AC PFO's, I have unfortunately not been able to secure a VS this year ( still waiting for one post VI) but have now started planning for my TC applications. I know that alot of the TC places go to vac scheme students so what I am trying to ask is - should I only be...
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    What's the hardest interview question you've ever had?

    Mine was how many employees work for Sainsburys and take us through your analysis step by step..

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