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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Yes I would. It could well be a computer error which they hadn't picked up on.- Jaysen
- Post #397
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
If the old one referenced an old report, perhaps you failed that one but passed your latest one?- Jaysen
- Post #395
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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The Big Four vs Traditional Law
CMA calling for a big shake up of the Big Four: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46591575- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Why me in a cover letter
I'm not a fan of the first sentence, but the rest is great. I assume this is just the first paragraph/the beginning of a "why me?" answer?- Jaysen
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- Forum: Public Feedback Forum
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The US economy
The US central bank is expected to raise interest rates this week. Trump is not a fan:- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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CMS application
Wow, agreed - that's a fantastic article. I'll add it to our recommended reading list.- Jaysen
- Post #17
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Mergers and Acquisitions Resources and Trends
Please use this thread to post content related to mergers and acquisitions. You can find our M&A guide here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/why-do-you-want-to-be-a-commercial-lawyer/. There is also a more updated guide in our TCLA Premium section.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Private Equity Resources and Trends
There's some very useful stuff in there. Why don't I create an M&A thread and you can also post it in there?- Jaysen
- Post #9
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Legal & Law Firm News
I'll use this thread for posts about law firms/updates in the legal industry. Please feel free to comment/post. Restructuring secretarial ranks Several firms have launched redundancy consultations over the past year and reduced their support staff. Hogan Lovells cut 54 support roles this...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Those are very tough questions, especially for a video interview format under time pressure. If it's any consolation, every student will find those questions difficult. I imagine they're just looking to see whether you can stay composed and give a logical answer.- Jaysen
- Post #371
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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The Big Four vs Traditional Law
Great article. The Big Four could be one of the biggest challenges to law firms in the long term.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Private Equity Resources and Trends
Thanks! I wouldn't worry about which story the firm will like/is more suitable. Choose a story you find interesting. It doesn't have to be PE or related to the firm either. I don't have a set structure for this question provided you cover all the points they raised. The most obvious one would...- Jaysen
- Post #7
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Private Equity Resources and Trends
Can you remind me what the question is?- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Private Equity Resources and Trends
If you want to learn more about PE, the BVCA has a very detailed intro guide: https://www.bvca.co.uk/Portals/0/library/Files/Website%20files/2012_0001_guide_to_private_equity.pdf.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Started Applying for Summer Schemes?
Yes, I'd keep going. There's no way of knowing whether firms have filled up their places, and even if a law firm has filled up some, send in a very good application and they'll make room. You do have to weigh it against over factors though. If it's a very long application, close to the deadline...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Free TCLA memberships
Hi All, The choice for this week is @Camilla Gionso. Thanks Camilla for your continued contributions to the forum - I have extended your membership.- Jaysen
- Post #46
- Forum: General Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
It's also a good way of weeding out candidates who aren't as committed to the firm. I liked Macfarlanes, but I figured I could send off two other applications in the time it would take me to apply.- Jaysen
- Post #363
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
I am impressed by people who manage to complete the Macfarlanes app. So long!- Jaysen
- Post #360
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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The US economy
I'll use this thread to post any relevant info/updates on the US economy. For your interviews, the topic I suggest you investigate right now is the US tech sell off. The BBC just published a great article on this: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46515773- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion