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Commercial Class 10: Commercial Interview Practice
Hi All, Sign ups for our next commercial awareness class close on Friday. See a snapshot of the prep material below.- Jaysen
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
It wasn't quite a full insight (more like some initial thoughts) but here you go: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/insights/clyde-co/- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Sorry to hear Hazal, are you able to get feedback? And yes, definitely worth confirming as that's a little strange.- Jaysen
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Weekly Commercial Awareness Thread
I suggest students read about the current tech sell-off: https://news.sky.com/story/wall-street-sees-renewed-sell-off-amid-tech-worries-11558829 It has come up in the news enough this year that it could be asked at interview.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Which Law firms do not recruit heavily from Vac Schemes?
OK good you have plenty for a direct TC application. Then it's just preference really. TC interviews tend to be tough, as I'm sure you know. I'd take a look at your strengths - some people are "better" at interviews and some people need more time to open up/sell themselves.- Jaysen
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Which Law firms do not recruit heavily from Vac Schemes?
How much existing legal experience do you have?- Jaysen
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Welcome! Introduce yourself here :)
Impressive background and fun fact. Welcome John!- Jaysen
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- Forum: TCLA General News
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Well done! I've heard Slaughter and May push you to explain why them over other law firms you are applying to.- Jaysen
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Why Private Equity?
No they won't be too technical or mathematical. If you're applying to PE-focused firms, you should be able to explain what private equity is and the basics of what private equity firms do. They may push you more if you demonstrate a good basic understanding of private equity but that's about it.- Jaysen
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Latham & Watkins Vacation Scheme Interview 2018
Latham - apologies!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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Free TLP Video interview simulator
You may find this helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/white-case-vacation-scheme-interview-2018.841/- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Latham & Watkins Vacation Scheme Interview 2018
Latham & Watkins Interview 2018 When was your Latham & Watkins interview? Mid-November 2018 What was it for? Winter Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Latham & Watkins. The assessment centre had three components to it; the first was a written exercise, and the next...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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White & Case Vacation Scheme Interview 2018
White & Case Interview 2018 When was your White & Case interview? (mid) November 2018 What was it for? Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at White & Case. The interview was very relaxed. I was picked up from reception by a member of HR and taken into a room to be...- Jaysen
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Why Private Equity?
A recent Legal Week article asks a variety of senior associates and newly-made partners "Why private equity" and "What advice do you have for those hoping to make partner?". Thought I'd share what they said -- if you're applying to law firms with a big private equity client base, you'll often be...- Jaysen
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Free TCLA memberships
Thanks @Sandrou. My nomination is now back open again! With that in mind, I have decided to choose @Abstruser for this week. Congratulations and thank you @Abstruser for bringing your enthusiasm and helpful advice to members of TCLA. I will invite you to TCLA Premium now.- Jaysen
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How to approach this 600 word question for Clifford Chance
Very interesting question. When you say link everything, how would you go about doing that? What would the paragraph topics be?- Jaysen
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Free TCLA memberships
Unintentional delay - I had a power cut! My choice for this week is @Sandrou. Sandrou - thank you for your long time contributions to TCLA and for continually helping out members with a high standard of advice. I'll invite you to TCLA Premium now.- Jaysen
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