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Ashurst 2020/2021
The ‘legal landscape’ doesn’t necessarily mean ‘legal issue’, but as Jess said, the focus of your answer should be on the impact on the legal market/sector. I’m not sure the presidential elections are a great topic to talk about, unless you feel it’s clearly going to answer the question. As a...- Jaysen
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Ashurst 2020/2021
As you said, I think the book is great to show how the legal world is changing. I’d just flag that people have been using the information from Tomorrow’s Lawyers to answer these questions for many years (all the way back since when I was applying). I think it’s a good starting point but I’d...- Jaysen
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Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread
The UK has struck its first major post-Brexit trade deal after signing an agreement with Japan: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54116606.- Jaysen
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Agreed - I think many candidates decide they want to pursue a career in commercial law first, and then realise they don't have a convincing explanation for why. They then try to find 'impressive' reasons for wanting to become a commercial lawyer, or adapt someone else's answer and try to apply...- Jaysen
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
It took me a very long time (years) to get my 'why commercial law?' answer down and even then I changed it many times. I think it's one thing to know why you want to be a commercial lawyer and another thing to convincingly justify your reasons on paper. That takes a lot of deep thinking and will...- Jaysen
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Show me the basics...
We’re a bit lacking in beginner resources at the moment, so the link Jess added above is probably your best bet. A big welcome to the forum and corporate law though. It can seem quite overwhelming to start with, so do feel free to post any more questions in this thread if you have some.- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I have mixed feelings about you using TCLA on your birthday :p. I hope you manage to take some time for yourself and away from the application process!- Jaysen
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SQE - general discussion
Just to add, LittleLaw are currently doing an Instagram live with a Barbri representative about the SQE: https://www.instagram.com/littlelawnews/?hl=en.- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
This is very useful, thanks. I think we'll start compiling a list of firms and their position on direct training contract applications. It might lead to candidates reconsidering whether it's worth applying.- Jaysen
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CMS 2020/1 Opportunities
Hi Tomas, I notice you've added on your profile that you are a CMS brand ambassador. If you'd like, I can add a badge to your avatar which indicates this? That way, members can come to you for advice if they have particular questions about CMS. If anyone else is a brand ambassador for a firm...- Jaysen
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Virtual Opportunities With Law Firms - Updated List!
Thanks guys, I've updated the main thread with these. Have also included the upcoming campus presentations for Shearman & Sterling. If anyone has more virtual opportunities, please continue to post in this thread and I'll update the main list.- Jaysen
- Post #44
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Allen & Overy "Introduce a new law" question for VS application
Describe a challenging situation you have faced, what made it challenging, how did you respond and what did you learn in the process? (250 words) As the world of law evolves, adaptability is a crucial attribute for future lawyers to have. Describe a time you had to demonstrate adaptability to...- Jaysen
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How to chose which firms to apply to?
I'd generally only reference a firm's culture if you have met the firm. Otherwise, what you could do is point to other specific points about a firm (e.g. small trainee intake, the ability for trainees to pitch ideas to the firm, reverse-mentoring etc.). These points may influence a firm's...- Jaysen
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Rolling basis: apply early or attend open day first?
Yep, here's the last one: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/which-law-firms-recruit-on-a-rolling-basis-2019-20.1757/. We'll likely do an updated version come October.- Jaysen
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How to chose which firms to apply to?
I've added comments in bold. I'll leave others to comment on the specific sources they use to research firms, just because it has been a while for me!- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Good question, this thread is far busier than the one we did last year. Would you guys prefer a new thread just for this cycle? As we grow, what I could do is start splitting these discussions into more specific threads.- Jaysen
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How to chose which firms to apply to?
D&I/commitment to trainees sounds good. Points about culture would strike me as quite vague/generic, unless you had met the firm previously or had some specific evidence to back this up. The same applies to the training style; some firms have quite unique training styles (e.g...- Jaysen
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Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread
Interesting article! Note that where clients are faced with uncertainty like this, they'll be paying lawyers to understand the implications of the law on their business. On a simple level, this means one point might be an increased billing opportunity. It might also benefit law firms who have...- Jaysen
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Three Free Application Reviews!!!
The deadline has now passed, thank you everyone for participating! Alice will be back shortly to select the winners (at random).- Jaysen
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