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Case study practice
Great question. I used to find feedback tough to hear, but it can be really valuable when it comes to finding blind spots. I say can because feedback often feels vague and unhelpful. That's not because a firm doesn't want to help you but because it can be hard to give students feedback. Often...- Jaysen
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Case study practice
Ok here is the first mock written exercise. If you give it a go, I strongly suggest you limit yourself to 1 hour. Time is often the biggest hurdle in questions like these. If you'd like me to take a look at your answer (handwritten or typed), feel free to send it to...- Jaysen
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Case study practice
Sure, I've found the two written case studies. I'm just going to update some sections and then I'll send it through.- Jaysen
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K&E
FYI the full NRF insight is up: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/insights/norton-rose-fulbright/- Jaysen
- Post #24
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Case study practice
Hey, Good question. I'm not aware of any exemplars but it's very true, the guides aren't much use without practice. Do you mean the written case studies or the scenarios that are asked at interview? Back in the day, I drafted a couple of mock written case studies, based on case studies I had...- Jaysen
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The impact of tariffs on business and law firms
Ok that was fast. China's response today has hit the global markets a lot. It looks like both economies are going to suffer unless an agreement is reached.- Jaysen
- Post #23
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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K&E
Hey, I'm still finishing up, but in the meantime here are some initial thoughts. I'll use Norton Rose for short (although I know the firm hate when students do this :p!). Norton Rose Fulbright How Norton Rose transformed itself Recent applicants probably only know Norton Rose as a huge global...- Jaysen
- Post #21
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The impact of tariffs on business and law firms
At this point, I would only add the points I mentioned in my last post e.g. fewer foreign takeovers/overseas investment/restructuring. That's because this retaliation isn't too bad and only a response to the aluminium and steel tariffs. However, this is only the beginning and definitely worth...- Jaysen
- Post #22
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The impact of tariffs on business and law firms
That approach sounds good. If clients are uncertain then they may put investments on hold and cut back on their legal expenses, and there sure is uncertainty in the economy with Brexit, Trump's policies and interest rate concerns. It's worth being prepared for the other point of view. To play...- Jaysen
- Post #21
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Application Reviews & New Features
Ok new changes! Remember they start from tomorrow. We're updating the points required for an application review. If you have 10 points, you are entitled to 1 application review. For the following further points, you are entitled to another application review. So: 10 points = 1 Application...- Jaysen
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K&E
Sure I can work on that now. Apologies for the delay in the law as a business guide; I haven't forgotten about that either.- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Application Reviews & New Features
Hey guys, We are in the process of making a few amendments to the points system so you may see a change when you next login. Don't worry, we'll also be adjusting the points for an application review - I will provide a proper update tomorrow. Enjoy the long weekend :)- Jaysen
- Post #5
- Forum: Site Announcements
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K&E
More updates: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/insights/kirkland-ellis/- Jaysen
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Application Reviews & New Features
That's right :). And yes please use the link Selma posted.- Jaysen
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K&E
Apologies for the delay guys! I haven't quite finished (I was going to put this up as a law firm insight), but in the meantime - Kirkland & Ellis Big and profitable Kirkland’s 2017 financial results were announced last week and, thanks to a 19% growth in revenue, Kirkland is now the largest...- Jaysen
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Commercial awareness for 'smaller' law firms
No problem, it’s good feedback. In time we hope to broaden our reach, but yes you’re right, for now the site will be more useful for students applying to City law firms.- Jaysen
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The impact of tariffs on business and law firms
Hey - I've replied to the other thread :).- Jaysen
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- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion