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Macfarlanes Vac Scheme App
I'd approach the first part as you would any other 'why this firm?' question. You don't need to devote equal space to both parts of the question, but I would make sure you are explicit about discussing what your career ambitions are. The better answers I've seen are specific and extend wider...- Jaysen
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Hi Lily, Please create a thread in the forum and I'm sure someone will get back to you in due...
Hi Lily, Please create a thread in the forum and I'm sure someone will get back to you in due course. Thanks, Jaysen- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Great advice, thanks for taking the time to share this!- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Amazing, well done!- Jaysen
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How to approach this 600 word question for Clifford Chance
Agreed, I'd generally leave out academic achievements for this one. The only exception I can see is if it tied in with your proudest achievement.- Jaysen
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
For reference, I believe we were paid once term started (but it has been a while!). If you did need it earlier, I wouldn't actually worry too much about asking, I doubt it's much trouble for them!- Jaysen
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Join our commercial writers' team!
Hi all, We have one position available to join our commercial writers' team. This position will begin 9 December 2019 and end 7 February 2020. You'll work closely with TCLA and the rest of the team to produce a 300-350 word commercial update each week. This is a great chance to improve your...- Jaysen
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Linklaters Vacation Scheme Interview 2019
Thank you to this poster, we really appreciate everyone who comes back to share such detailed write-ups :)! Linklaters Winter Vacation Scheme 2019 Assessment Centre There were three parts to the AC – Graduate Recruitment Interview, Case Study and Partner & Managing Associate Interview. When...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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Book recommendations?
I’ve just started, but I will let you know!- Jaysen
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Book recommendations?
I had his old book on Audible! Currently reading: Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe.- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Sorry to hear this. I know it’s disappointing, especially if it feels like ‘just an open day’, but they are just so competitive. Onto the next one!- Jaysen
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Who are our competitors?
Sorry to hear about the rejection. I think the strength of your answer would depend on what you mean by category. Some of the older categories like 'silver circle firms' can be quite outdated (because a Macfarlanes/Travers is very different to an Ashurst or HSF). This is a pretty common...- Jaysen
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Commercial Awareness Recommended Reading - Start Here!
Perhaps this one: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/commercial-awareness-tips.1779/#post-15016? Although doesn't look like I mentioned Aramco there!- Jaysen
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Any case study tips? (HSF)
Just posted another experience here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/herbert-smith-freehills-vacation-scheme-interview-2019.1816/.- Jaysen
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Herbert Smith Freehills Vacation Scheme Interview 2019
Another great insight from a recent non-law candidate (also successful). Number of interviewers and positions held Three separate interviews each one on one. Two were with Partners and one with a Senior Associate. Format 9:00 Arrive, and wait with the other candidates. 9:15 Introduction...- Jaysen
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Simmons and Simmons Vac scheme question
I suggest mentioning more than one example to offer a bit of insight into the range of activities you do/achievements you have. As Simmons is just one question, it's really important you maximise the word count. You can think of this question as your opportunity to pitch yourself: the examples...- Jaysen
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Bird & Bird VC application form
Hi Yusuf, For the first question, my advice would be to start with a sector you find interesting and try to spend some time researching the trends within that sector. There's not necessarily a right answer to this question (there are so many things you could choose), but I would try to argue...- Jaysen
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Bird & Bird VC/TC Application Questions
I like the idea of interpreting innovation beyond just technology. I wouldn't worry about not studying business as that's not necessary. That said, if you feel you are writing about a topic that you don't really understand, you might want to pick a different topic. A new business model could...- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
Great to hear, well done!- Jaysen
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