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Addleshaw Goddard 1
1. If you were an AG lawyer, recommending the firm to a potential new client – what would you describe as our most unique selling points? (Approx 300 words max) 1. Client-centric approach – the firm’s Client Development Centre (CDC) is established to recognise the firm’s belief that every...- Jaysen
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Allen & Overy 6
Date applied: 3rd September 2020 When did you hear back: 17th November 2020 If you could introduce a new law what would it be and why? (250 words) I would introduce a law that lowers the circumstantial threshold needed to constitute a force majeure event in commercial contracts. Allowing more...- Jaysen
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Allen & Overy 5
Date applied: 11/3/2017 When did you hear back: 11/21/2017 Work Experience Responsibilities, experience, and knowledge gained Family Planning Youth Council I was selected to be one of ten members sitting on the Family Planning Association’s Youth Council. As part of this role I attend...- Jaysen
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Allen & Overy 4
In your opinion, what one thing sets Allen & Overy apart from its competitors and why? (250 word limit) A&O’s commitment to technical innovation sets it apart from its competitors. The legal sector in general can be slow to adapt to emerging technologies. Unlike the health sector, it lacks a...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I see a lot of candidates in this position, so I would flag that you're not alone. It's also reassuring that you are actually securing so many ACs. Have firms given you any feedback?- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Brilliant, well done guys!- Jaysen
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Allen & Overy 3
What has prompted your application? (Please limit your answer to 250 words) I am proud to discover my passion in law after shadowing a solicitor in a renovation dispute, in my gap year. During my summer internships, I was actively involved in a cross border due diligence process and loan...- Jaysen
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Strategies for reducing "email-checking anxiety"
I often find myself unwittingly checking my email, so this is a great way of giving more pause! I'm on week two without email/social media notifications on my phone and so far it has made a world of difference.- Jaysen
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New Private Message Tools!
Thanks to @Daniel Boden for this suggestion. Within your conversations/private messages, you now have the ability to: Add Labels/Folders. This option provides you with the ability to create your own labels and assign them to their conversations for easy referencing. Conversations are...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I should be able to add that function back in now :). If anyone has any suggestions for forum functionality, they are sometimes quite easy to add, so feel free to post them in our new page here. With the upgrade, it looks like there were a couple of things we missed out.- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hopefully this thread helps! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/video-interviews-tips-and-tricks.2324/- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Not at all, thank you for flagging!- Jaysen
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M&A Bootcamp 2021
Introducing our M&A Bootcamp 2021! Led by a corporate associate at a global law firm, our M&A bootcamp will teach you how to perform exceptionally at the hardest law firm interviews. You’ll learn how to wow a partner by understanding the complex commercial and legal issues associated with a...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Sorry about the search function being down again guys. We'll have this back up and running asap.- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
We can definitely take this on as feedback. Our active users are great at spotting those who start something quite hostile, especially if it’s something they’ve done in the past. It can often derail otherwise genuine debate, which is why many are keen to shut those kind of comments down. I...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Completely echo this - it's so important to have a tight-knit community given how tough the process is and the current circumstances. Thank you to each of you for continuing to support one another during all of this. We think you guys are amazing.- Jaysen
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