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  1. Matt96

    Financial Crisis 2008

    Jumping in late here but I have been asked this question at interview. I would suggest you stick to the most important aspects of the financial crisis. Otherwise, it is so easy to get stuck in the weeds. In my opinion, I would say that is the following: - What are the main consequences of the...
  2. Matt96

    What podcasts do you listen to?

    I recognise most of your lists - to add I'd say Revisionist History, Serial and Invisibilia are also good ones.
  3. Matt96

    Ask me anything: Future trainee at Clifford Chance

    I remember going to the Clifford Chance open day and being blown away by the gym/swimming pool/restaurants - it's also my top choice. I think where I'm falling down at the minute is commercial awareness - did Clifford Chance test you a lot on that? And do you have any advice on how to develop it?
  4. Matt96

    Magic circle v US law firms?

    Yeah I think the hours thing is way overblown. If you work at a top corporate firm you are going to be working long hours period.
  5. Matt96

    What firms did you interview at?

    Hi! I thought this might be fun to start. It can be for vacation schemes or TCs (Im not sure when people apply to TCs). I got interviews from: Skadden Hogan Lovells Osborne Clarke DLA
  6. Matt96

    Ask me anything: Trainee at Morrison & Foerster

    Hi Rayhaan what are your hours like?
  7. Matt96

    My successful training contract application to Allen & Overy

    Wow this is so useful thanks J! I'll come back to this when it comes to my training contract application to Allen and Overy!

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