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Allen & Overy Vacation Scheme 2018
Allen & Overy Vacation Scheme 2017 How did you find the Allen & Overy vacation scheme? There was an induction and icebreaker on the first day then the next 2 weeks were based on departmental work, social activities and workshops. You are given a trainee buddee and you will be sat with an...- Jaysen
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Sidley Austin Vacation Scheme 2018
Sidley Austin Vacation Scheme 2018 How did you find the Sidley Austin vacation scheme? The schedule wasn't too packed. The first day was the most busy, because of IT training and that kind of thing. There was a volunteering afternoon. There weren't too many social events - there was a...- Jaysen
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Good luck for your vacation schemes tomorrow!
Hey guys, I just sent this round via email. Thought I'd share it here too. Vacation Scheme Guide | How to turn your vacation scheme into a training contract Hi everyone, I know some of you start your vacation schemes tomorrow. I wanted to send this over. It's a short extract from our upcoming...- Jaysen
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Welcome new vac schemers
Hi guys, Welcome to all the new vac schemers that have joined these forums this week. I know many of you start tomorrow. I am currently working on a vacation scheme guide which will cover everything from preparation to the workload to converting your scheme into a TC. I will try to get this...- Jaysen
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Upcoming support
No problem! If you have any questions while you're on the scheme, feel free to ask. I plan to put together a more detailed guide on converting vacation schemes to training contracts soon.- Jaysen
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Upcoming support
Hey Kavi. Sure thing, my memory of the Osborne Clarke vacation scheme is a little hazy, but I'll try to go into as many specifics as I can. Nicole also mentioned it's your first, so I'll try to give you an idea of what the schedule is like (but it may have changed since). Induction On the...- Jaysen
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AC at WEIGHTMANS
^ That's good advice. I appreciate there's not much on the firm out there, so a few thoughts on Weightmans: Although Weightmans is best known for its insurance and litigation work (and this contributes most of its turnover), in recent years, the firm has been investing in corporate/commercial...- Jaysen
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The what-we're-doing-right-now page
You can find our latest guide on the Watson Glaser test here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/the-watson-glaser-test/ It was written by a former trainee recruitment manager at a magic circle firm :).- Jaysen
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Telephone interview tips
No problem, let us know how it goes. Wow, three days isn't much time at all, especially if you already had plans for the week!- Jaysen
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The what-we're-doing-right-now page
Hey everyone, You can out our new Interview Experiences section of the homepage here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/experience/addleshaw-goddard/. Best, Jaysen- Jaysen
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Allen & Overy's The Future of Legal Talent
Agreed!- Jaysen
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Telephone interview tips
Hey Selma, congrats on the telephone interview! Is it this week? Mine typically went like this: HR would introduce themselves and briefly explain the structure of the telephone interview They'd ask the questions of 'why this firm' and 'why commercial law' They'd ask a few set competency...- Jaysen
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Taylor Wessing Cosmic Cadet Game
No luck on my end I'm afraid, but it looks like someone responded to your post on TSR: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=4929788&page=10. I hope it goes ok, looks quite fun (not sure how I feel about it as a test though!).- Jaysen
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Upcoming support
Hi there, With vacation scheme season coming up soon I'll be posting a lot more material in this section. In the meantime, feel free to ask any questions if you need help preparing for your schemes. Best, Jaysen- Jaysen
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Tips on converting the vac scheme to a TC offer
General tips: Be interested/enthusiastic about the work and ask thoughtful questions when it’s appropriate. Be sincere and a nice person to the other interns (even if others are trying to be competitive)/secretaries/trainees etc. Show you’ve taken feedback on board. Manage expectations if...- Jaysen
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Drafting exercises
In answer to a question about legal drafting: It’s important to think about the purpose of legal drafting to do well in this exercise. You're meant to be recording what the parties have agreed, or if it’s the first draft, your client’s instructions. There are consequences if a lawyer doesn't...- Jaysen
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Structuring legal research
In answer to a question about structuring legal research: It’s difficult to offer general advice because firms have different formatting styles, partners have different preferences and the task may require a particular style, but, a few tips I can suggest. First, you should be getting IT...- Jaysen
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Application Reviews & New Features
Hi all, A few students have asked about the trophies recently. We've actually made a few changes to the points system to make it easier for you guys to get points. Please see the additional trophies below: Welcome! - +5 Trophy Points - You introduced yourself in the welcome lounge! Sharer-...- Jaysen
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Allen & Overy's The Future of Legal Talent
I wanted to share a recent report by Allen & Overy, some very interesting conclusions. The Future for Legal Talent A major study into how lawyers view their careers in a new world http://www.allenovery.com/news/en-gb/articles/Pages/The-Future-for-Legal-Talent-Report.aspx. Here's a summary...- Jaysen
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TLT Interview
When was your TLT interview? February 2018 What was it for? Training Contract Please describe the interview process at TLT. The assessment day consist of a strength-based interview conducted by a partner and a member of the management team. This type of interview is designed to determine...- Jaysen
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