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Irwin Mitchell Video Interview
Wow tough VI questions. From what you’ve said above - and assuming you communicated clearly - it sounds like you did pretty well. I think it’s inevitable to pick apart your answers/feel like you could have answered better!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Really sorry to hear this, that must be stressful. If you’re still having a hard time by the time you get there (you might be surprised by how much the adrenaline wakes you up), I think you can be honest and explain the situation but that you’re going to give it your best shot.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Want to request a law firm insight?
Hey Holly - I'm afraid this one is only for our premium members: https://classes.thecorporatelawacademy.com/p/law-firm-insights!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Herbert Smith Freehills Vacation Scheme Assessment Centre 2020
Herbert Smith Freehills Vacation Scheme Assessment Centre 2020 Many thanks to this candidate for generously sharing her experiences! HSF Spring Vacation Scheme AC Generally, it was not as stressful as so many people described it to be (which was getting me really worried). Everyone was really...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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Legal CV Structure/Content
You definitely don't need to structure it this way, but for reference - here is roughly what my CV looked like.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Fantastic news, well done!- Jaysen
- Post #5,107
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
You definitely shouldn’t feel bad for not being able to post good news. It’s amazing seeing all the successful candidates in this thread but it’s also worth noting that there are so many more who are having a tough time. I say this a lot but this process is really really hard and can take a toll...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Amazing news, well done!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
I'd just wait for now as it hasn't been too long.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Where are you getting this info from?- Jaysen
- Post #4,949
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Macfarlanes Training Contract Assessment Centre 2019
Macfarlanes Training Contract Assessment Centre 2019 - Anonymous Application: Training Contract Macfarlanes AC Overview Macfarlanes typically hold 1 AC per month for the TC after the milk-round season. My AC had around 8-10 people but I've heard that other people had around 12-15+. Don't be...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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Morrison & Foerster Interview
From what I’ve gathered, be prepared for all the usual questions i.e. why MoFo, why commercial law, competencies like ‘tell me about a time you overcame a challenge’ and questions about you and what you might find challenging as a trainee/whether you’d be able to deal with the long hours. For...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Older Interview Experiences
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Mentioning investment/portfolio success in cover letters
Yep sounds fine if you’re using it to justify your interest in the financial markets.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Mentioning investment/portfolio success in cover letters
Not sure if you mean including it in terms of ‘why commercial law?’ or ‘why me?’ but either way it sounds worth mentioning.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Travers Smith Summer Vacation Scheme 2019
Travers Smith Summer Vacation Scheme 2019 - Anonymous Travers Smith Interview Process: I was interviewed by a Partner. Usually, the firm will let you know who is interviewing you. There's no HR component like in other firms so you only have the one interviewer. My interview largely consisted...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Definitely agree with this. For some questions, it makes sense for you to talk through your thought process aloud even if you don’t have the complete right answer. But if it’s a question you just have no idea on, it’s far better to be honest and say you don’t know than to try bluff.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Skadden AC
Here's the only one we have at the moment! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/experience/skadden-interview/- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Really depends on the particular law firm but speaking generally about the kinds of questions that could come up: Prepare at least one answer to the question: "Tell me about a recent business news story that interests you and why?'. Prepare answers to expected follow-up questions for your...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Converting a vac scheme into a TC...
You might find this helpful! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/the-vacation-scheme-guide/- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Love this, good for you!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion