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    Shearman & Sterling

    Apologies if these questions were already posted I am applying to Shearman and I wanted to receive some tips on how to approach the 2 main questions: As one of only a handful of elite, international law firms, how do you think Shearman & Sterling LLP maintains its competitive advantage? 250...
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    Herbert Smith Freehills

    Could someone give feedback to my this answer? Why are you interested in pursuing a career at Herbert Smith Freehills and what skills, qualities and attributes would you bring to the role? (Up to 300 words) Herbert Smith Freehills’s expertise in Financial Corporate Crime has attracted me to...
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    Herbert Smith

    I am currently answering this question Why are you interested in pursuing a career at Herbert Smith Freehills and what skills, qualities and attributes would you bring to the role? I just need to write the last 50 words but it seems that my brain is not responding. I would like to link some of...
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    White & Case

    I was reading Chamberstudent and it is mentioned that White & Case works with European offices fairly regularly. Now, I can communicate in French and Spanish and native speaker in another European language, My question should I believe to the above statement?
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    Why me in a cover letter

    Guys I am writing down my answer to why me. Could you give me your feedback? I am determined and tenacious: coming from a different country, I had to dedicate more hours to study. This allowed me to do well academically, obtaining the highest mark in my Grammar Dictation exam after having lived...
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    Litigation

    Hi guys, Could you suggest me a website where to find the latest trends affecting Litigation?
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    Reed Smith's core values are Integrity, Quality, Teamwork and Respect, Performance, Innovation and I

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    Reed Smith application

    Hi Guys, I am answering my last question and I would like some advice. Reed Smith's core values are Integrity, Quality, Teamwork and Respect, Performance, Innovation and Improvement. How do you think they impact what we do and the way we work with our clients? 300 words max I am basically...
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    Reed smith commercial awareness question

    Hi Guys, I am applying for the summer vac scheme at Reed Smith, the question is asking me "What current issues do you think have an impact on the legal profession? How will they impact and why?" Max 300 words I decided to write about legal tech, iran sanctions and need to find a third topic...
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    Norton Rose commercial awareness question

    Hi guys, I am having some trouble to structure my answer to the commercial question. My issue is to discuss a topic that is going to impact on the GLOBAL practice rather than the UK firm. I was thinking to talk about the Iran sanctions or the impact of GDPR on EU and international companies...
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    How to answer why us?

    I struggle with on specific question: Why us? I know that I should consider a number of things: the practice areas and for example a specific deal; the type of training, the retention rate, culture, diversity. However, I noticed that I tend to repeat the words used by the firms on their...
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