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Kirkland App
I understand that, especially for PE. At this stage, it's OK if your reasons could apply to both firms, but use specific information about Kirkland to back up your points. Alternatively, you could think about the ways Weil and Kirkland are different. For example, Kirkland's: position as the...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Kirkland App
Yes it does. Before I answer, what are the other questions in the application form?- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Kirkland App
I interviewed at Kirkland, although I don't know if the app has changed. What are you finding confusing? The application form + the cover letter?- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Which law firms are open for applications? 2018-19
What kind of questions are they? Back when I applied, there was just one extra-curricular question!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Which law firms are open for applications? 2018-19
Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for this, I will add it to the list. Anyone else - please let me know if you see other open applications!- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Introducing TCLA Premium and Commercial Awareness Classes
A sneak peek into our latest law firm insight:- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Competency questions
I agree with all of the advice so far. To answer your second question, how do you feel about using the STAR or CAR structure?- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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The impact of tariffs on business and law firms
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45555749- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Sector Foucs ? or Market leading capability?
Excellent explanation @AzanAshai. Exactly, some firms structure their services around sectors, hence they brand themselves as sector focused. Simmons & Simmons, for example, does this. A "market leading capability" just refers to a firm describing the strength of its services.- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Bookmarks
Hi All, I recently asked out moderators for ideas on how to improve the TCLA forum. Thank you to @yanerlim for suggesting the following "bookmarks" feature, which we have now implemented. The Bookmarks Feature Bookmarks is a way to conveniently display a link to content of thread and profile...- Jaysen
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Law-firm research
It generally depends on the firm, but here are the general themes I would use: International reach - presence in the US/Asia/Europe/Africa International strategy Practice area strengths Culture Financials - Size/profits per equity partner/growth Key deals Clients Management structure or...- Jaysen
- Post #12
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Introducing TCLA Premium and Commercial Awareness Classes
Hi All, There are three spaces left for TCLA's private equity class, which will be held on Sunday 23 September 2018. We will be covering everything you need to know about private equity for interview. This will be helpful for students thinking of applying to Weil Gotshal & Manges or Kirkland &...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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CVs
I've blacked out most of the content, but you can see the structure of my CV. Your CV should be a maximum of two pages. There's no set way you have to date, but make you sure keep it consistent. I used months/year.- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Magic circle v US law firms?
Found an interesting piece on US and UK firms by the Lawyer. It's behind a paywall, so I'll summarise: Over the last decade, between the magic circle (excluding Slaughters): International Freshfields has had the most conservative international strategy. Clifford Chance has reigned in its...- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Useful resources
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/largest-us-law-firms-london-part-2-fraser-maclean/- Jaysen
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- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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UK vs US - The fundamental differences in firms
Very comprehensive but you may find this interesting: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/largest-us-law-firms-london-part-2-fraser-maclean/- Jaysen
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- Forum: General Discussion
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An introduction to law firms
I will try get round to it at some point - might be a little while though!- Jaysen
- Post #10
- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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US firms
As Selma said -- while US firms are often grouped together, it's important to remember that each are different and looking for different things. So I can give you something a bit concrete. let me tell you how I look at it when it comes to getting candidates ready (I stress this is how I frame...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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An introduction to law firms
Are you referring to Christy's post?- Jaysen
- Post #8
- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Law Firms' Mergers
Here is what I said about this question: Law firm combinations are on a spectrum. On one side, you’ve got alliances (Linklaters and Allens) and best friend networks (Slaughters) where firms refer work, clients and maybe marketing initiatives. In the middle, you’ve got Swiss vereins, where firms...- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion