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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
That really is terrible! How did they phrase their email?- Jaysen
- Post #578
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
I suppose at least the other two turned out to be good news. Imagine if you received an interview invite only for the firm to tell you it was a mistake!- Jaysen
- Post #571
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Company Law Questions
I'm afraid I'm not sure what a common route is. I don't think shareholders have a great recourse if they want damages - I recall a few cases where the courts were pretty reluctant to interfere with directors' decision making. Another option I didn't mention is suing for breach of contract. I...- Jaysen
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Great! It's motivating for us when people come back after their TC offer to share their story/help out others so thank you!- Jaysen
- Post #568
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Fantastic story, thank you for sharing - and really well told! Well done! Mind if we circulate this via email tomorrow?- Jaysen
- Post #566
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Two system errors! That's very unlucky!- Jaysen
- Post #555
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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The Gig Economy
Very informative article by TCLA writer @Shynee the gig economy. In this article, you will learn about: What is the gig economy? What are the differences between gig economy workers and the self-employed? What did the courts say in the cases of Pimlico Plumbers, Uber and Deliveroo? The Gig...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Knowledge Articles
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Eversheds Sutherland Video Interview
Hey - seen this thread? https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/advice-on-video-interview-with-eversheds-sutherland.1093/#post-7107- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Which law firms recruit on a rolling basis? 2018-2019
Thanks, I will update!- Jaysen
- Post #45
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Commercial Awareness Recommended Reading - Start Here!
I hope to restart the classes as soon as things slow down a bit! It's likely to be towards the end of January - I'll circulate an email with the details once we start again :)- Jaysen
- Post #3
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Gowling WLG
I think you have the choice and I've seen both approaches. Personally, I think you can make a stronger pitch if you write directly to the client.- Jaysen
- Post #6
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Well done!- Jaysen
- Post #509
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Private Equity Resources and Trends
For those wanting to learn more about private equity funding: https://www.traverssmith.com/media/1503827/Calling%20the%20shots_The%20evolution%20of%20European%20PE%20funding_Travers%20Smith.pdf- Jaysen
- Post #19
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Shearman & Sterling
You will probably find this thread helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/shearman-sterling.62/. We also did an insight on Shearman back then: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/shearman-sterling.62/. To answer your questions - 1. That's definitely one...- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Useful links and resources
Yep - no idea what's gonna happen but was quite fun to do! Good luck!- Jaysen
- Post #43
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Which Law Firms use an Online Test? 2018-19
Updated, thanks!- Jaysen
- Post #11
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Thanks for having the courage to share the not so good news! Onto the next one!- Jaysen
- Post #495
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Jones Day interview
Great attitude - sounds like you did well!- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Advice on Video Interview with Eversheds Sutherland
@Fez may be able to help with this.- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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US Law firms plummet down UK M&A deal rankings
Interesting article from Legal Week today: https://www.law.com/legal-week/2019/01/08/us-firms-plummet-down-uk-ma-deal-rankings/ It's behind a paywall, so I'll summarise the main points: For the first time in years, the magic circle/UK law firms have dominated the 2018 M&A league tables US...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion