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  1. Jaysen

    Contacting HR over possible errors in test

    Sounds like a nightmare test. Personally, I think it would be worth waiting until after you have learned about the outcome if you haven't already. I don't think it'll be a problem providing feedback on the test, particularly if you word your email in the right way, but I'd still play it safe.
  2. Jaysen

    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    A sad day for Debenhams after attempts to rescue the company/seek a buyer have not been successful. The company's 124 shops will cease trading and 12,000 employees are likely to lose their jos: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55142724. We actually used Debenhams as a case study to explore...
  3. Jaysen

    Slaughter & May Winter workshop

    A huge well done to everyone who made it on. If you didn't, I know that's incredibly tough after all this waiting, so I hope you hang in there. No doubt you will go on to secure many more workshops/schemes/training contracts.
  4. Jaysen

    New to The Corporate Law Academy? Start Here

    Hey there - I dropped you a private message earlier today!
  5. Jaysen

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I think it's very hard to identify specific firms for this. Some will mention this at open days (NRF did for me back in the day), but I would just aim to have zero typos. This is different to having zero grammar/inconsistency mistakes, I feel there is more leeway there. Either way, we very very...
  6. Jaysen

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Yep!
  7. Jaysen

    Slaughter & May Winter workshop

    Okay understood and I can see why that's frustrating. In that case, I'm afraid I don't have much value to add here. It sounds like the firm is just floored with reviewing applications. As John said, I'd have your cover letters ready to go in case you hear back before the TC deadline.
  8. Jaysen

    Slaughter & May Winter workshop

    Could you show me where the firm has said that? From their FAQ, it sounds to me that if you want to apply for a TC and you feel ready to apply for one, you should go for it - especially if you want to maximise your chances when it comes to the availability of places. The exception to that is if...
  9. Jaysen

    Slaughter & May Winter workshop

    Has the firm said that you definitely cannot apply for a TC while you are waiting to hear the outcome?
  10. Jaysen

    Slaughter & May Winter workshop

    Could you explain the situation? From what I can see, you guys are waiting to hear back about the workshop, but you have been told not to apply for a TC until you hear back?
  11. Jaysen

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yep I'd answer however you see fit based on your understanding of the firm.
  12. Jaysen

    Feedback for Bird & Bird answer

    A few thoughts: Overall, I think it's shaping up to be a great answer. As @JHGNB said you may want to consider being a little clearer that this is the biggest opportunity for the automotive sector, although I do think you touch on this.
  13. Jaysen

    Herbert Smith Freehills Interview 2019 - 2020

    Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. November 2020. Please specify what the interview was for. Winter Vacation scheme. Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. The whole assessment day was virtual. The day began with a 30 min welcome call with...
  14. Jaysen

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    This made me laugh - we noticed this a lot when we used to do our virtual training sessions. It then makes it confusing to address that candidate in a group setting, especially if you haven't met them before!
  15. Jaysen

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Good question - personally, I don't think AG intended to limit this to one. I feel they would have said 'What one action should law firms take...' if they really wanted to limit this to one, or they would have adjusted the phrasing of the question. Normally though, I would stick to the phrasing...
  16. Jaysen

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ah Seren, I'm so happy for you - so thoroughly deserved!
  17. Jaysen

    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    Arcadia, the owner of Topshop, Burtons and Dorothy Perkins, is on the brink of collapse: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55099374. I think it's worth brushing up on the basics of insolvency and what administration means for interviews.
  18. Jaysen

    Mental Health/Resilience Training For Aspiring Lawyers?

    Thank you for sharing. I am actually familiar with Wim Hof, although I've never personally tried his method! They've actually started working on the course, but this will be mostly a detailed introduction, and we hope to provide more courses on this over time. Your input on this is very useful...
  19. Jaysen

    Herbert Smith Freehills Competency Question

    Hey everyone, The application review team is a little stumped by the phrasing of a HSF application question, so we wanted to see if anyone has spoken to graduate recruitment/gained an insight from their open day and could share any light on this. The question on the HSF form: 'Tell us about a...
  20. Jaysen

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    That is very kind, thank you - you guys make it worth it!

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