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Travers Smith Interview

Yep, it does seem like they filled up without reading through your applications. Strange because some of you applied in December.
- Jaysen
- Post #82
- Apr 9, 2019
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
Big Tech Regulation

Further development in the UK: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47826946 "Websites to be fined over 'online harms' under new proposals"
- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Apr 8, 2019
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
Travers Smith Interview

Out of interest - what does the email roughly say?
- Jaysen
- Post #80
- Apr 8, 2019
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
UCAS points

This isn't really clear to me either. I feel like they should have said 'score' rather than grades in their guidance note. Does anyone have experience with this? If not, worth shooting them an email.
- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Apr 8, 2019
- Forum: General Discussion
The US economy

Good article by the New York Times following Trump's aggressive criticism of the Federal Reserve: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/06/upshot/fed-moore-cain-risk-partisanship.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage
- Jaysen
- Post #6
- Apr 6, 2019
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
Commercial Awareness Update - March 2019!

Further to this story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47834556 "Boeing is temporarily cutting production of its best-selling 737 airliner in the continuing fall-out from crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia."
- Jaysen
- Post #15
- Apr 6, 2019
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
The UK Parliament votes on Brexit - Tuesday 15 January 2018 - 7pm

European Council President Donald Tusk is proposing to offer the UK a 12-month "flexible" extension to its Brexit date, according to a senior EU source. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47821646 Theresa May has also written to the EU to ask for a Brexit extension until 30 June...
- Jaysen
- Post #45
- Apr 5, 2019
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
Orrick Open Day 2019

Not yet, I'm a little behind on the insights! Once the M&A class comes out, I'm hoping to get round to a few more of these. Macfarlanes is next on the list and then I'll do a post in the premium forum asking for requests.
- Jaysen
- Post #6
- Apr 4, 2019
- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
Off Topic Discussions

Is it the Bose QC 31 II? I did strongly consider that along with Sennheiser HD598 (open back headphones). After spending way too much time researching headphones, I ended up going for these guys: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50X-Monitor-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86...
- Jaysen
- Post #4
- Apr 4, 2019
- Forum: TCLA General News
Travers Smith Interview

Hmm that’s strange. Fair enough if they’re very busy but it’s good practice to keep candidates in the loop. I wonder if they’re having some kind of internal issue.
- Jaysen
- Post #68
- Apr 4, 2019
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
Travers Smith Interview

Wow, that's almost four months now. Not great practice. Have they been keeping you guys up to date on when you can expect to hear back?
- Jaysen
- Post #63
- Apr 3, 2019
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
Baker McKenzie video interview

Hi Vicky, This is the only thing I could find for the Bakers interview: In terms of general video interview advice: Most candidates struggle with the VI because they find the format so uncomfortable. Practice doing a video interview as many times as you can (in other words, set your webcam...
- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Apr 3, 2019
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
Off Topic Discussions

Please feel free to use this thread for any off topic questions/comments discussions. One question from me - I'm in the market for new headphones, does anyone have any suggestions? I listen to music every day while I work, so quite happy to splash out a bit for some good ones.
- Jaysen
- Thread
- Apr 3, 2019
- Replies: 11
- Forum: TCLA General News
Want to join our commercial writers team?

Hi Mamie, I'll PM you.
- Jaysen
- Post #5
- Apr 3, 2019
- Forum: General Discussion
Travers Smith Interview

How long have you guys been waiting for now?
- Jaysen
- Post #56
- Mar 31, 2019
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
Orrick Open Day 2019

To add to the great advice @bronson gave, the very helpful candidate above said the following: Well to get on the Open Day we did the same application for the direct Training Contract one so when we got to the Open Day they didn't talk about the application form... However, I've briefly...
- Jaysen
- Post #4
- Mar 31, 2019
- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
Want to join our commercial writers team?

Hi everyone, Today is the last day you can apply for this role. By way of reminder: Why become a commercial writer? Your posts will be circulated to a readership of thousands of students, graduates and professionals. You will join a friendly team and be given the autonomy to drive the growth...
- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Mar 31, 2019
- Forum: General Discussion
TC questions

There's no set structure to use but the one you mentioned sounds like a good one (if those are your genuine reasons for applying to that particular firm). How do you think agile working helps in this situation?
- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Mar 31, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Grades Question

The 1st will stand you in good stead. I don't believe there are any official requirements for your postgraduate degree, but you'll want to get an overall 2:1 to keep up the standard of your application, ideally a mid to high 2:1. Some law firms will place more emphasis on your contract law...
- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Mar 31, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

To add to what @wwood said, receiving three post-interview rejections isn't that uncommon, especially when those firms are extremely competitive and take few trainees. Have you been able to receive feedback from the firms? It could be the case that you are doing something 'wrong', equally it...
- Jaysen
- Post #1,926
- Mar 30, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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