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Bird & Bird Assessment Centre
Great - well done on the vac scheme!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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£15 Amazon vouchers giveaway! 2 days until we turn 1
We have several graduate recruiters who will be judging our giveaway! To win one of five £15 Amazon vouchers, simply comment on this LinkedIn post with your answer to the following question: What is the biggest challenge facing law firms over the next five years?- Jaysen
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What to do if your training contract applications are rejected
Useful video from Shearman & Sterling: https://ukgraduates.shearman.com/2019/02/26/if-your-training-contract-appications-are-rejected-whiteboard-wednesday/- Jaysen
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New members - Don't be afraid to post!
Hi All, We're a little behind when it comes to providing resources/signposts for members, and I can imagine it can be quite overwhelming if you're new to TCLA, and especially if you're new to forums in general. I'll create a series of introductory posts later in the year, but in the meantime...- Jaysen
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TC Application: Tell us about a news story
@Hazal answers this really well here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/weekly-writing-tip-2-discussing-commercial-stories.1280/- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Amazing news. Well done!!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Brexit impact on debt financing transactions
A very relevant topic from @EstelleK! Good for those technical/legal interviews. This article covers: How Brexit will impact financial contracts Whether Brexit will trigger particular terms in a contract (such as a material adverse change or MAC clause) To what extent Brexit will impact debt...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Knowledge Articles
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Well done! Raphael is your man: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/freshfields-assessment-day.1276/#post-9695- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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About to make another TC application
I can put you in touch with someone who recently did the Eversheds Sutherland video interview if it helps. Are you at that stage now or are you looking to send in your application first?- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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US trade war with China
Big news today: Trump has delayed his deadline to increase tariffs on Chinese goods. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/24/us/politics/us-china-trade-truce.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage Interview questions you may want to think of answering: Has Trump's attempts to cut a...- Jaysen
- Post #12
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Summer Vacation Scheme Thread 2019
Interesting question, I can't say I've heard that one before. A "legal decision" to me would suggest a case rather than legislation. It doesn't necessarily have to be one the firm has taken on itself, but it should impact the firm's business. I think that question sounds harder than it...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Watson Farley & Williams Vacation Scheme Interview 2019
When was your Watson Farley & Williams interview? February 2019 What was it for? Vacation scheme Please describe the interview process at Watson Farley & Williams. Prior to the assessment centre, there is a video interview which consisted of two questions. If successful at this stage, you...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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Region-specific Interview Prep?
I'd stick with "why CMS?" generally. Even if it's less relevant to the Bristol office, you're talking about what drew you to CMS in the first place. It's a good question though. You may want to include a point referencing why the Bristol office, although, it's quite likely they'll ask you that...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Well done!!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Walker Morris Vacation Scheme Interview 2019
Walker Morris Vacation Scheme Interview 2019 When was your Walker Morris interview? February 2019 What was it for? Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Walker Morris. Assessment Centre only lasted an hour and a half. It consisted of a group business exercise. What...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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Bird & Bird Vacation Scheme Interview 2019
Bird & Bird Vacation Scheme Interview 2019 When was your Bird & Bird interview? January 2019 What was it for? Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Bird & Bird. The day was split up into three tasks: retake of the watson glaser, interview and group exercise. The...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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Feedback on Applications
I'm always interested to know whether they tailor these emails or whether it's generic. Perhaps they segment the stronger applications?- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Hogan Lovells app to Birmingham
1) Either is fine. I do like the idea of choosing evidence outside of your legal experiences if you have already talked about them elsewhere. If it helps, I'd just break down the question: Why/how did you drop everything? How did you raise your game to keep a promise? How did you manage this...- Jaysen
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Hogan Lovells app to Birmingham
Do you have any thoughts on how you'd approach them so far? Or anything you're finding tricky?- Jaysen
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Allen & Overy Training Contract Interview 2018/19
Allen & Overy Training Contract Interview 2018/19 (by Anonymous) I just thought I would share my experience of my successful A&O TC interview, for anyone who may have assessments with them in the future. The interview consisted of a case study, partner interview and HR scenario-based...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle