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Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread
FYI - a few more Jones Day offers are coming in.- Jaysen
- Post #151
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Free TCLA memberships
Reminder: the next group of people will be chosen tomorrow!- Jaysen
- Post #22
- Forum: General Discussion
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Addleshaw Goddard Question
How would you define legal issue? I would think most of technology/AI would be more of a commercial issue. However, my interpretation does limit what comes under "legal issues" a fair bit, so I may be wrong on this. Here are some ideas about factors affecting law firms now on this definition...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread
Well done for the AC invite!- Jaysen
- Post #141
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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'Tell us about a topic you know' question
Thanks for clearing that up.- Jaysen
- Post #12
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Yep I'd go for it.- Jaysen
- Post #227
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Gowling WLG
That's a difficult application question, but I like those answers. It's very important to have a clear structure with questions like these. I suggest putting yourself in the position of the potential house builder client and consider what matters to you the most when choosing a law firm. Once...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Welcome! Introduce yourself here :)
Welcome Alla - good to have you with us!- Jaysen
- Post #52
- Forum: TCLA General News
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Baker McKenzie question
Make it personal. Dig deep - think about what diversity and inclusion is and what it means to you. It's a very subjective question. I remember someone posting a link before discussing the importance of diversity in the workplace - that may be helpful if we can find it. Edit: Food for thought -...- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Started Applying for Summer Schemes?
The vast majority of apps come in during mid-late December/January. If you can send apps now, you will be doing well!- Jaysen
- Post #4
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
I'm aware of one person with an offer from JD.- Jaysen
- Post #219
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
I don't see no news as bad news. Perhaps, they have reviewed your application and haven't made up their minds yet or they haven't got round to reviewing your application yet.- Jaysen
- Post #215
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Extra-Curriculars
Impressive. I've started and stopped trying to learn a language for a very long time!- Jaysen
- Post #15
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Extra-Curriculars
Very impressive! Out of interest - what language are you learning?- Jaysen
- Post #10
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Jones Day Vacation Scheme Interview 2018
Jones Day Interview 2018 When was your Jones Day interview? Not given - assuming Nov 2018. What was it for? Spring vacation scheme Please describe the interview process at Jones Day. It was a surprisingly informal interview, more like a conversation between myself, the partner and a...- Jaysen
- Post #2
- Forum: Interview Experiences 2018 - 2019 Cycle
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
I was just saying to Selma. These posts brings back memories! It's tough getting a PFO after spending weeks on an application. This is a post I wrote a few months ago but it should be more relevant now: When I first started writing applications, they weren’t very good and I got lots of...- Jaysen
- Post #198
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Vacation scheme badge
Hi All, You may have noticed some students have the "vacation schemer" badge from earlier this year. I'm in the process of redoing these badges for this cycle: if you have secured a vacation scheme, feel free to drop me a message and I will update your badge. Best, Jaysen- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Sorry to hear Yaner!- Jaysen
- Post #181
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Nice of them to call for a rejection and a good way to get feedback. It also depends on the intake size for the firm. If it's only a few vacation schemers, they are more likely to call.- Jaysen
- Post #178
- Forum: Applications Discussion