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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
I'm very happy to hear that Naomi, well done! One of many I'm sure.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
You should definitely email them! That's terrible! (PS: I've shared this on our LinkedIn page, hope that's OK!)- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
I know there's a couple of HSF AC's this week.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Energy/Finance Topics
Finance and energy covers a huge area! You may want to look at what's happening with oil prices, Deutsche Bank, Danske Bank, the impact of Brexit on financial services etc. FYI - if this is for the "tell me about a news story that interests you", it's not necessary to find one that's linked to...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Decline of the high street
HMV saved from administration: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47127520 "HMV owner Hilco, which took the company out of its first administration in 2013, has blamed a "tsunami" of retail challenges for the latest collapse."- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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US trade war with China
A very detailed look into the impact of tariffs by The Economist Intelligence Unit: https://pages.eiu.com/rs/753-RIQ-438/images/Aftershock_%20The_pervasive_effects_of_tariff_hikes_.pdf You can also sign up to their webinar this Thursday 7 February at 3pm, which will discuss the report and how...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Travers Smith Interview
Thanks for sharing this, it's good to hear an honest account of the scheme.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Fieldfisher Interview
I don't have personal info on Fieldfisher, but if it's genuinely "prepare a presentation on a subject you're interested in" then that's what you should do. It's important to choose something that you can talk about with interest rather than choosing a topic to impress.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Older Interview Experiences
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Face-to-face case study prep?
Do you have any info about what the case study is based on? e.g. M&A?- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Great news Shane, well done!- Jaysen
- Post #1,320
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Getting familiar with contracts
Please see attached a share purchase agreement. More here: https://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-committees/work-and-pensions/Correspondence/BHS-Sale-Purchase-agreement-redacted.pdf https://www.animalcaregroup.co.uk/media/214072/share-purchase-agreement-fbd-redaction-.pdf- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
I'm surprised to hear you received so much discouragement, but well done for proving them wrong!- Jaysen
- Post #1,318
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Dyson to move HQ to Singapore
Nissan chooses Japan over UK to build new X-Trail car: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47107561 "In a letter to workers, it says continued Brexit uncertainty is not helping firms to 'plan for the future'."- Jaysen
- Post #5
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
It is a regulatory issue. Foreign law firms are restricted from offering Chinese law advice unless they partner up with a Chinese firm under the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (introduced in 2013). Linklaters formed an alliance with a smaller local law firm and sent quite a few of its lawyers over...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Latham & Watkins Vacation Scheme Interview 2018
Latham & Watkins Interview 2018/19 When was your Latham & Watkins interview? November 2018 What was it for? Winter Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Latham & Watkins. The assessment day was incredibly small, it was only myself and two other candidates. I believe...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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Diversity within the legal profession
Not sure if anyone saw this New York Times article last week: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/27/us/paul-weiss-partner-diversity-law-firm.html. This is the LinkedIn post that caused a stir:- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Case Study 2: M&A analysis
Yes I am and yep that’s fine.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Cover Letters- What to include
The apps I've seen address it to the recruitment manager, Hannah Jackson.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hogan Lovells Vacation Scheme Interview 2018
*Thanks to this person for such an in-depth write up! Hogan Lovells AC (January 2019, for Summer Vacation Scheme) Watson Glaser Test – ***I would recommend people buy the how2become ‘critical thinking test’ book from Amazon which has a green cover. This has really helped me and I have...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle