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Reed Smith application
It's a tough question. First you might want to check out this thread: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/how-performance-impacts-what-we-do-and-the-way-we-work-with-clients.760/. There are some good comments there. If I approached this question, I'd begin by investigating the...- Jaysen
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Reed Smith's core values are Integrity, Quality, Teamwork and Respect, Performance, Innovation and I
How many words do you have?- Jaysen
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Where should a law firm open its next office?
This is a good article by Dechert on how Saudi Arabia is trying to transform its economy: https://info.dechert.com/10/9009/july-2017/saudi-arabia-s-transformational-privatization-plans.asp?sid=851663ca-7486-4a0b-812e-a75d3c02aec4. It also raises the challenges for foreign investors who are...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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US Firms TC Applications/Cover Letters
I'm not as familiar with GT, but in a cover letter, you usually want to cover why commercial law, why the firm and why you. Have you tried Chambers Associate? Not all relevant, but it can give some background info for US firms...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Some Food for Thought
You definitely have our support. You'll get there!- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Some Food for Thought
I'd put it like this. Generally speaking, and this is very simplified, to get a TC you need to: Have pretty good grades Write an application that stands out Perform well at interview/on a vac scheme, which means: Show you can work well with others Build a rapport with your interviewer...- Jaysen
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Law Firm Cover Letter
I should add - I reviewed a W&C application (today, actually) where a student merged why W&C with personal examples really well. It is definitely possible to merge those two, but I suggest you try to be more direct and specific with your reasons for applying to W&C and how that is relevant to...- Jaysen
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Law Firm Cover Letter
I feel talking about why commercial law/why me/why W&C in one paragraph dilutes the quality of each of the answers. Some quick thoughts:- Jaysen
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Some Food for Thought
Great book (Quiet). I couldn't agree more. It's not always easy, but you can get through the process being you. You may have to go out of your way in certain areas, but you don't have to mould yourself into someone else to succeed.- Jaysen
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work experience section
Good question. While we don't review work experience in applications, I've seen so many different approaches to this section. Back when I approached this, I would always go for the concise summary of my responsibilities. It was my view that firms wanted your "pitch" in the application...- Jaysen
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Commercial Awareness Update- November 2018
Hi All, You can find a compilation of these stories in our new guide: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/big-business-news-in-november-2018/- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Help! Error in my submitted application
Yes I would. I'd just flag it up together with how the sentence should read in full. It sounds like more of an administrative error than a mistake you made, so I wouldn't worry too much.- Jaysen
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Looking for past cover letters or online forms
Yes, I would go for a descriptive answer. What do you mean by specifics? If you mean by name, then you can but it's not necessary.- Jaysen
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Ashurst TC interview!
Well done! Mine was for a vac scheme and a while back but just in case it helps - Mine was competency-based and felt very structured. I'd say know your application inside out and practice as many competency variations as you can. I'd also suggest (if you don't already) making sure you take a...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Which law firms recruit on a rolling basis? 2018-2019
Thanks John, I will update this.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Useful links and resources
The ex-CEO of autonomy was just charged with fraud in the US: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46397367. Interestingly, Mike Lynch is a longstanding client of Slaughter and May. I talked about this HP-Autonomy story in some of our M&A classes. HP bought Autonomy in 2011 for $11.7bn. A year...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Which law firms recruit on a rolling basis? 2018-2019
Thanks Leo.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Commercial Class 10: Commercial Interview Practice
In about 20-30 minutes! Edit: Make that 2 hours!- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Tips for converting vac schemes into TCs
You may find this helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/the-vacation-scheme-guide/- Jaysen
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