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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Does also go back to the point of how there will be some VI questions you just can't prepare for. It's not about getting it 'right', it's about whether you can come up with a coherent answer in just 20 seconds. That's why one of the best ways to practice is to just give yourself quick fire...- Jaysen
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Commercial Awareness Update - March 2020
UK airline Flybe has entered administration: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-04/flybe-rescue-bid-down-to-wire-as-britain-cools-on-bailout-plan. Ties into the impact of the coronavirus, the role of government in rescuing private companies (this came up as an interview question...- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
What a last question!- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Yeah this sounds horrible. Clearly you’re good enough to secure one offer so no doubt you can secure more. Hope you’re doing okay!- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Wow, that’s brave of you to share, I can only imagine how tough that must be. This sounds strange though given they told you not to put it down at the open day - Were there a lot of grades you didn’t include?- Jaysen
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Commercial Awareness Update - February 2020
A few things I found interesting to note this week: 1. "Morgan Stanley’s acquisition of E*Trade Financial Corp. specifically carves out the COVID-19 virus from the scope of the definition of “material adverse effect” (MAE). This exclusion indicates that the parties have factored risks...- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Amazing - you must have been good. Well done!- Jaysen
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Failure... want to give up on law?
Sorry to hear you're in this position. It's horrible investing so much time and energy into applications to no success and I know it's hard to know whether to continue or whether you're good enough. If you've got consistent grades/good extra-curriculars, I would definitely get someone to look...- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
That cycle of hopeful to doubtful is very tough, glad to hear you kept going!- Jaysen
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Assessment Day - Negotiation exercise and presentation
Sorry for the delay! King & Spalding is one of the firms we don't have much information on, so I can only speak generally: Lunch: Do thorough research and prepare informed questions to ask the partners/associates. Remember the setting though, if it's an informal lunch - you can adapt the...- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
I was going to wait until 300 pages but you guys are already saying your goodbyes! This thread has now been locked. Thanks to everyone for supporting each other in this thread, no matter whether you've been successful so far or not, it's always amazing to see. You can view the new thread here.- Jaysen
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Hi All, I've locked the last thread since it has now reached 300 pages. Feel free to use this thread to chat about applications, interviews and anything in between. Wishing you the best of luck this year! Jaysen- Jaysen
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Shoosmiths VC and TC Application
There’s lots of possible answers to this question, just be prepared to justify it (keeping the profitability point in mind). In your case, that point could definitely be work - just be clear on how that will attract clients and why you feel it’s justified from a profitability point of view (i.e...- Jaysen
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What law firm talks have you found useful?
Very helpful - thanks!- Jaysen
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Video interview
Jess shared a good tips sheet here: https://thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/ask-a-graduate-recruiter-anything.1557/page-53#post-24286. It’s quite hard to prepare typical questions but I’d at least go through the typical ‘why this firm?’, ‘why commercial law?’ questions. Best way to...- Jaysen
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Video Interview
It’s not a trick question - just pick a business you’re personally interested in.- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Smashing job, well done!- Jaysen
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What law firm talks have you found useful?
Very helpful, thank you guys!- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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