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Hey there, Sorry, I know I keep promising that we'll be doing this soon. Speaking honestly, I am working quite madly at the moment to keep up with everything, but I do hope to launch this as soon as I possibly can.- Jaysen
- Post #2,879
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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If clients are increasingly unwilling to pay high fees, how else can law firms make money?
Great points by @Alice G. This is a very difficult question, but it generally comes down to your understanding of the market, how law firms compete, and how law firms add value to clients. It's also a question where I don't think there's one 'right' answer, it's more about explaining your...- Jaysen
- Post #3
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hey guys, Just a quick reminder if you haven't booked already: We are running our final webinar of the month tomorrow at 6pm. You can register here. It's completely free to attend, but we have limited spaces left (as our package caps us at 1,000 registrations). This process is too competitive...- Jaysen
- Post #671
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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HSF application question
I don't see this being a problem. It's a topic you know about and a chance for the firm to see you discuss something you are genuinely passionate about.- Jaysen
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Advice for LLM Personal Statements
Very kind of you to share, thank you @Karin!- Jaysen
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion
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How can X firm overcome the challenges it faces in a saturated legal market ?
This is an excellent answer. It would very much depend on the firm you are thinking about. For example, some firms will be more flexible when it comes to alternative fee arrangements and lowering the prices they charge, whereas for other firms, this wouldn't fit their business model and the type...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Reed Smith Post SJT
You may find this helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/2020-21-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion.2732/page-33#post-42453. I don't think you need to include all of the values. The firm would have said if this was necessary and some seem unrelated.- Jaysen
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Bird & Bird application answer
Personally, I think your answer sounds fine. I like that you aren't choosing one of the generic topics (which many candidates do), but you seem to be focusing on a specific area within a sector that interests you. If the firm only wanted you to focus on a specific technological issue, they would...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I would consider a transaction to be a deal, whereas I'd think a commercial issue could relate to a broader topic (e.g. a news story/event/trend etc.).- Jaysen
- Post #628
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I think the question looks tougher than it is. I would be honest here and talk through your thought process. Points to think about: If you would feel confident, why would that be the case? Can you back this up through your experiences? Which of Reed Smith's values are relevant here and why?- Jaysen
- Post #627
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Weaknesses of MC firms
Similar to the excellent point @Daniel Boden made, the magic circle has historically struggled to break into the US legal market, especially compared to the inroads US firms have made in London. Some of the magic circle are trying to change that (A&O's attempted merger/Freshfields' silicon...- Jaysen
- Post #3
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Allen & Overy "Introduce a new law" question for VS application
As Alice said, you do want to be clear on how you are introducing a new law. Personally, I would interpret this broadly, and I think a new regulation (and possibly a change of regulation) could fit under this, as long as you are phrasing this correctly. Generally speaking, I don't think the...- Jaysen
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Gowling Application
I think both of these approaches could work! The question offers a fair amount of flexibility. I also like the ideas you have suggested there. As long as you are being specific about the impact of COVID-19 on commercial law firms, you should be fine.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Hey there, I did respond to this last time. Please drop me a PM!- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
In some ways, yes, I think it is just your ability to write a story. If you genuinely don't care what firm it is and just want an international firm, that's fine. As with any job though, if you make statements that made it sound like you just wanted a job, and that you'd be equally happy at any...- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I think the points you raise here are really interesting. Here's my take: For some reason, when it comes to the job process, people sometimes have the perception that being successful at applications and interviews is an innate ability - you either have it or you don't. But we don't have that...- Jaysen
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Nope, 'yours faithfully' if you don't know the name of the recipient.- Jaysen
- Post #515
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Not sure why you are being downvoted, we all start somewhere! AC is just another word for an assessment centre; some firms will have one instead of simply an interview.- Jaysen
- Post #456
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Baker McKenzie D&I Question
I'd note that it doesn't need to be anything overly formal. It could be any activity where you realised the value of having a diverse and inclusive group. The example itself isn't so important; it's far more about the points you draw out.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Best of luck!- Jaysen
- Post #416
- Forum: Applications Discussion