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New to The Corporate Law Academy? Start Here
Psychometric tests SJT: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/sjt.512/ Watson Glaser Test Watson Glaser Pass Mark https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/watson-glaser-pass-mark.944/ Watson Glaser Test tips...- Jaysen
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New to The Corporate Law Academy? Start Here
Hi All, Welcome to The Corporate Law Academy. The aim of the TCLA forums is to help you on your journey to becoming a commercial lawyer. We've compiled a list of our best threads from 2018 across applications, interviews and commercial awareness. This list will continue to be updated so do...- Jaysen
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Rolling Basis
As I also always say, my first vacation scheme was from a firm where I submitted my application about 30 minutes before the midnight deadline. Obviously, there is an opportunity cost to factor into the equation, but if you have the time then I'd go for it.- Jaysen
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New to The Corporate Law Academy? Start Here
Psychometric tests SJT: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/sjt.512/ Watson Glaser Test Watson Glaser Pass Mark https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/watson-glaser-pass-mark.944/ Watson Glaser Test tips...- Jaysen
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New to The Corporate Law Academy? Start Here
Hi All, Welcome to The Corporate Law Academy. The aim of the TCLA forums is to help you on your journey to becoming a commercial lawyer. We've compiled a list of our best threads from 2018 across applications, interviews and commercial awareness. This list will continue to be updated so do...- Jaysen
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Milbank Application Tips?
The cover letter format should be the same as you would approach a normal cover letter, so: Brief introductory paragraph (one paragraph) Why commercial law? Why Milbank ? Why me? (A summary of how your experiences/extra-curricular activities makes you a good candidate) Bullet points 2-4 don't...- Jaysen
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Irwin Mitchell Work Experience Stress
Do you think graduate recruitment were only trying to say you should write as much as you can? 5,000 characters is ridiculously long for each work experience. I would imagine it's more a maximum limit than a target.- Jaysen
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wrong company name in my work experience?!
I don't see that as a big issue. Later down the line, if a firm wants to run a background check, you can clarify that the name is different.- Jaysen
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Any advice on how to prep for written exercises?
If you haven't already, you are welcome to try our written exercises: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/case-study-1-legal-analysis.77/ and https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/case-study-2-m-a-analysis.78/. Both are based on real law firm written exercises...- Jaysen
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First year applications
Legal work experience is good if you have it. You can use it to demonstrate your interest in a career in law. You could also mention extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility, or hobbies and interests, depending on the question. Although, firms will appreciate that some of these...- Jaysen
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Trowers & Hamlins
It's one of the hardest application questions I've seen, so I don't blame you for finding it tough! That sounds like a sensible approach. I took the same approach when answering a similar question here...- Jaysen
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Baker McKenzie Question
Yeah it seems like they would have wanted you to apply for the Spring scheme. Probably worth an email to see whether it's a strict rule.- Jaysen
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Milbank Application Tips?
If it helps, I've reviewed a few Milbank applications. What kind of tips were you looking for?- Jaysen
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Herbert Smith Freehills
A commercial/business story sounds good. It can be effective to have a personal element to justify why a topic interests you, but it's not necessary.- Jaysen
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Financial Markets 2018: the year in review
Another useful article from Schroders: https://www.schroders.com/en/insights/economics/financial-markets-2018-the-year-in-review/ In summary: Stock markets have suffered this year as interest rates start to rise. Until now, stocks have done very well from the low interest rate environment as...- Jaysen
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US trade war with China
China says it is "ready to work" with the US: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46714985 In mock interviews, I often ask students whether the US tariffs are justified if they bring China to the table. It'll be interesting to see what, if any, policy changes are made during these negotiations.- Jaysen
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Herbert Smith Freehills
I don't personally see a problem with it. There are many ways to approach applications and I think it's helpful for others to receive feedback from a variety of people (if you guys are brave enough to share). I'd say it's especially useful for those who want to shape up their application before...- Jaysen
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The Middle East - Business Stories/Links
If anyone has fallen behind on all the latest developments in relation to Saudi Arabia, I'd strongly recommend checking out @Camilla Gionso's latest article: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/saudi-arabia-yay-or-nay-an-overview-of-the-newest-emerging-market/ Issues relating to Saudi...- Jaysen
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Saudi Arabia: yay or nay? An overview of the newest emerging market
Fantastic article by TCLA writer @Camilla Gionso on Saudi Arabia. A highly relevant topic for interviews. In this article, you will learn about: Saudi Arabia's economy and its dominance over the oil market The role of OPEC Saudi Arabia's plan to reduce its dependence on oil Why investors...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Knowledge Articles