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  1. Jaysen

    Free TCLA memberships

    Reminder - we will be voting for the last time on Monday!
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    DLA Piper

    The former. If you want to go into more detail on a particular aspect, that would be more appropriate for a cover letter/application form.
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    Useful links and resources

    For interview questions related to what the future will look like, this is also useful for a global perspective: https://www.schroders.com/en/sysglobalassets/digital/insights/2018/pdf/inescapable-truths-consumer-version-pdf.pdf In summary, Schroders points to the following trends over the next...
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    Useful links and resources

    Schroders is back with another superb infographic for November:
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    Confidence boost

    Great post. If people like those, I'd also recommend Hamza's story as well as this anonymous story. Leke - can I get your perspective on rejection during the application process? Did you have to deal with a lot of rejection? And if so, how did you handle it? What made you keep going?
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    Skadden Interview

    Skadden VC experience (2018 Summer VC recruitment season). Thanks to @Leke for sharing this with us. *** From my experience, Skadden was very personable at the interview. Most questions were about my CV. To be honest, my interview was probably not the norm because I had a lot of experience...
  7. Jaysen

    Summer Vacation Scheme Thread 2019

    Pick whichever one you are the most interested in/you know about the most. Don't worry about being cliche for this question. It's about how well you answer the question and not how unique your answer is.
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    Weekly Commercial Awareness Thread

    It's all down to supply and demand. Slow global growth means a fall in demand for oil. When the supply of oil outstrips demand, prices will fall. That's a little simplistic and there are other factors involved but that's the basic idea.
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    Weekly Commercial Awareness Thread

    Yes I would. I don't think it has a huge impact, but I believe the tech sell off has led some investors to shift into less risky assets, which if true, would lead to a fall in the demand for oil. That said, I'd say the main causes are oversupply and fears of slowing global growth. And FYI - you...
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    Weekly Commercial Awareness Thread

    Interesting - what do you mean by connected?
  11. Jaysen

    Departments in a merger?

    Sometimes, students are asked about the departments involved during the due diligence stage of an acquisition. And, sometimes, what the other practice areas may need to investigate. You may find this slide helpful from our M&A class:
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    Skadden Insight Evening

    We're really grateful that you stuck around to share your advice!
  13. Jaysen

    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    A couple of minutes, if that. I'd say try to make two to three clear points.
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    White & Case Vacation Scheme Interview 2018

    I'm afraid not - that's all I've received.
  15. Jaysen

    Training Contract Applications

    Yep that's what it sounds like. I'm not sure if that's new? I also didn't realise Davis Polk had such a small intake.
  16. Jaysen

    Office Hours: Want to chat about your applications?

    Hi Mihira - yes I am.
  17. Jaysen

    Brexit updates, news and resources

    Happy days!
  18. Jaysen

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Good shout on making a note of the questions! I always used to forget doing this but you'd be surprised by how common it is for similar questions to come up in future interviews.
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    Departments in a merger?

    Corporate will drive the transaction and then seek out support from other departments where relevant e.g. tax/finance/property/employment/real estate etc.
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    Commercial Class 10: Commercial Interview Practice

    We schedule it based on the availability of students so that should be fine. If not, I can always run a class later in the evening.

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