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Slaughter and May Training Contract Interview 2018
Slaughter and May TC Interview Just sharing my experience of my successful Slaughters TC interview for future reference. The interview consisted of a written case study, 15-minute reading exercise, partner interview and HR interview. Case study The case study was fairly straightforward – I...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
I'd just send them a short email asking if they had an estimated time frame for when you can expect to hear back.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Yes I would contact them. Did they give you a rough time frame?- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Already!? It feels like just yesterday you were asking about how they work haha! Really well done and thanks for taking the time to share your advice :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Applying for a Direct Training Contract
Yep should be the same.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
From a future trainee: The Taylor Wessing AC was definitely one of the most enjoyable. When I attended, we had one group task focused on presentation skills, and one interview with two partners which covered motivational and commercial questions in light of my application and a case study. The...- Jaysen
- Post #1,635
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Shearman & Sterling Application Statistics
Hi All, Some of you may have already seen this on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6503600885489369088. I thought you guys might find it interesting. So many applications on the last day!- Jaysen
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Abbreviating a firms name
Chambers Student abbreviates the firm as CRS, so that's a good sign. It sounds fine to me.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Bird & Bird Assessment Centre
Unfortunately I didn’t receive a response, apologies Charlotte!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Amazing, well done. That's quite a nice AC structure (at least in terms of the number of activities you need to do). Written exercise: Interviewers are looking to see your ability to analyse documents, pay attention to detail and write clearly. Keep this in mind as you begin the exercise. If...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Damn, sorry to hear that!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Conference - design your perfect conference!
Hi All, We are planning to launch our first conference in 2019. It's going to be an intensive event packed with commercial classes, workshops, mock interviews and networking sessions. I want the conference to really add value to your applications and future career, so I wanted to reach out to...- Jaysen
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Want to request a law firm insight?
Hey guys, I see you are both premium members: we provide law firm insights within the premium section of the forum where you can vote. I've temporarily paused the insights as we're about to announce a big update (this week), but I'll be resuming them soon. Macfarlanes is due to be next on the...- Jaysen
- Post #43
- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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The Huawei security risk
I'd add the Huawei security risk to the list of commercial topics you need to know for your interviews. It's an ongoing story and links to many broader commercial issues, like the rise of China, the growing importance of cybersecurity and the clash between the US and China for the future of...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Brexit updates, news and resources
Flybmi goes into administration: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47269397 "The airline, which flew to 25 cities, said Brexit uncertainty and rises in fuel and carbon costs led to it filing for administration on Saturday."- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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The Middle East - Business Stories/Links
Very useful thanks Zahra!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Sorry to hear about the post AC/interview rejections guys. I know these can be especially painful as by that point you’ve invested a lot in the firm, met the people and probably got your hopes up. I also know these motivational posts can lose their effect after a while, but I’d just point out...- Jaysen
- Post #1,584
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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White & Case Vacation Scheme Interview 2018
White & Case Interview 2019 When was your White & Case interview? February 2019 What was it for? Summer Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at White & Case. It's a 30 minute interview with grad rec and a senior associate. It is completely based on your application in...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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Herbert Smith Freehills Vacation Scheme Interview 2018
When was your Herbert Smith Freehills interview? February 2019 What was it for? Summer Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Herbert Smith Freehills. HSF: You go in at 9am with around 7 other candidates and start with a really informal introduction by a Partner...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Crossing my fingers for Weil!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion