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Do law firms generally prefer penultimate year students?
I don't think your outcome this year has anything to do with the fact that you are in your final year. It's also very common for candidates not to convert a vacation scheme It sounds to me like you did exceptionally well the first time - there aren't too many people who have that kind of...- Jaysen
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Macfarlanes 8
For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 1/31/2019 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 2/7/2019 Please provide details of any noteworthy achievements e.g. awards, prizes, positions of responsibility, particular exam marks and your position in your cohort (500 words)...- Jaysen
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Macfarlanes 7
For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 10/19/2017 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 1/2/2018 Macfarlanes LLP ACHIEVEMENTS: Please provide details of any noteworthy achievements e.g. awards, prizes, positions of responsibility, particular exam marks and your...- Jaysen
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Macfarlanes 6
Please give details of one area of your course which you found particularly interesting and explain why? 50 words I found transnational commercial law to be particularly interesting as I learnt about the challenges facing corporations that trade globally. It was really impressive to see how...- Jaysen
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Macfarlanes 5
Please provide details of any noteworthy achievements e.g. awards, prizes, positions of responsibility, particular exam marks and your position in your cohort. As President, leading the **** to winning the **** award at the **** is an achievement I am most proud of. In 2017 **** was nominated...- Jaysen
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Macfarlanes 4
Please provide details of any noteworthy achievements e.g. awards, prizes, positions of responsibility, particular exam marks and your position in your cohort. (500) After scoring eighth out of approximately 1400 total competitors, I reached the semi-finals of the Aspiring Solicitors’...- Jaysen
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Macfarlanes 3
Macfarlanes - RB Form, AC YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS Please provide details of any noteworthy achievements e.g. awards, prizes, positions of responsibility, particular exam marks and your position in your cohort. (500) I am the legal executive officer of the National Indian Students and Alumni Union...- Jaysen
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Macfarlanes 2
MACFARLANES TRAINING CONTRACT APPLICATION YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS: Please provide details of any noteworthy achievements e.g. awards, prizes, positions of responsibility, particular exam marks and your position in your cohort (500 words). I was awarded a grant from my school for achieving a place on...- Jaysen
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Linklaters 2
Tell us about your experience of teamwork and the impact you have had on these teams, whether from your work, studies or other roles and responsibilities. Include how you have balanced your various commitments. (350 word limit) A problem arose during my Presidency of **** when we were obliged...- Jaysen
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Lewis Silkin
For: Training Contract Date applied: 7/2/2020 Stage reached: Interview/Assessment Centre When did you hear back: 9/2/2020 Work Experience Summary: What skills/ knowledge have you gained from your previous work experience that will help you become a successful lawyer? Having worked as a retail...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Yep - the post didn't strike me as tone deaf at all. They are allowed to have their own feelings and reasons for wanting to do something, without being second guessed. In the process, you have to do what you have to do. I would never want a candidate to feel like they can't post here because...- Jaysen
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Latham & Watkins 7
For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 10/12/2019 Stage reached: Video Interview (if non-automatic) When did you hear back: 12/15/2019- Jaysen
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Latham & Watkins 6
Latham & Watkins (Invited to video interview – not successful) Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer? 250 words My initial interest in commercial law came from witnessing my [] work as a paralegal, encouraging me to study law at GCSE and A Level. Completing three days work experience...- Jaysen
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Latham & Watkins 5
For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 10/25/2020 Stage reached: Video Interview (if non-automatic) When did you hear back: 11/9/2020 Latham & Watkins Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer? (250 words) A career as a commercial lawyer appeals to me because I enjoy the dynamic nature of...- Jaysen
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Latham & Watkins 4
For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 1/3/2020 Stage reached: TC offer following VS When did you hear back: 8/18/2020 Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer? (250 words) My ambition to pursue a career in commercial law was affirmed following an internship at a local law firm. In the...- Jaysen
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Latham & Watkins 3
For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 10/21/2020 Stage reached: Vacation Scheme Offer When did you hear back: 11/27/2020 Why do you want to be a commercial lawyer? My interest in the intersection between law, business and finance materialised while undertaking work experience at commercial law...- Jaysen
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Latham & Watkins 2
For: Vacation Scheme Date applied: 11/24/2020 Stage reached: Currently doing the Winter Vacation Scheme When did you hear back: 12/1/2020 Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer? (250 max) My interest in commercial law stems from working with the Corporate team at an international law...- Jaysen
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Latham & Watkins 1
Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer? It was my internship at LBS Group, in which I answered client calls regarding questions and complaints, which made me realize I wanted a career with a client-centric focus. I developed an understanding of the commercial lawyer’s job to facilitate...- Jaysen
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