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Difficult question
Sounds good so far. I'd just add, the question is asking "what would you do?", so you may want to directly address this. Think about the steps you'd take to respond to this scenario. For example, as a starting point, you might first want to identify what aspects of work you weren't enjoying -...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Difficult question
Hey Helena - is this an application question or a general question?- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Company Law Questions
Some thoughts: Q1) If shareholders vote yes to a decision but the directors vote no to a decision, whose decision would/should prevail in the end? It sounds like you might be mixing up a board meeting (where directors vote) and a general meeting (where shareholders vote). a) I know that...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Which law firms recruit on a rolling basis? 2018-2019
Received a confirmation that Skadden don't recruit on a rolling basis.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Which Law Firms use an Online Test? 2018-19
Thanks - updated Bakers and I'll flag up that Burges Salmon is once you get to the AC.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Which Law Firms use an Online Test? 2018-19
Updated, thanks!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Which Law Firms use an Online Test? 2018-19
Thanks!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Which Law Firms use an Online Test? 2018-19
Online tests aren't for everyone. I've been asked this a few times and thought it would be helpful if we had a list of firms that do and don't require you to complete some form of online test. I've compiled the list below mostly using Chambers Student, so please let me know if any of the firms...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Vacation Scheme Discussion Forum - Now Open!
Hi All, A quick announcement: In the past we kept the vacation scheme discussion forum private, first for students with a proven vacation scheme, and then for members of TCLA Premium. We have now decided to open this forum for everyone. You can access the forum here...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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This forum is now open to all!
Hi All, In the past we kept this forum private, first for students with a proven vacation scheme, and then for members of TCLA Premium. We have now decided to open this forum for everyone. Please post here for anything related to vacation schemes. If you're stuck with something while on a...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Firm app questions
The focus of the first question is on the skills/experiences you have. There is some overlap here, as you will be drawing upon your extra-curricular activities and positions of responsibility, but the focus will be on those skills and how they make you a suitable candidate. The second question...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Useful links and resources
Did you take the survey? https://survey.ft.com/jfe/form/SV_5cEQDt9RcRdPh5P- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Slaughter and May- first year open day cover letter
A few quick comments: In your second paragraph, you do a good job talking about your legal experiences, but I'm not entirely clear on why you are interested in commercial law? The start of your third paragraph uses the same phrasing as my A&O application. Please change this! Good use of your...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Public Feedback Forum
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New Year, New Me?
These are great ideas. I also need to work on making more defined goals and smaller steps!- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Slightly worried before my TC
No need to apologise, it's a great post. Congrats on the TC. I experienced the same thing before starting my TC. I have mixed feelings. I think it's good that people entering the profession are aware of the hours, but there's only so many times you can be told the hours are tough until it...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Milbank Application Tips?
I'd aim for one page, but not the end of the world if you go over. Most of the apps I received were one page.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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New Year, New Me?
Here are mine. I'll make a note to check back here at the end of the year to see how I did, hopefully, it'll motivate me to meet my goals this year. Everyone else - post your 2019 goals below and I will get in touch on 31/12/2019 to see if you achieved them. Personal Go to the gym at least 3x...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Free TCLA memberships
My pick for this week is @Eva. You're doing a great job at sharing useful articles and I like the motivational posts on your profile! Your premium membership has been extended by a month :)- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion