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    Recent business story question

    Hi guys, I am preparing for the question 'Tell me about a recent business story' which I will be asked in a Skadden telephone interview tomorrow, and I just wanted to get some opinions on what to do. My instinct is to talk about the retail sector- it's something I know a lot about and I can...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I imagine this has probably been answered at some point on this thread, but I am considering how to answer "What qualities does a successful lawyer of the future require?" Should I relate this back to my own skills, or is it a more impersonal question asking about my understanding of a lawyer's...
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    Allen & Overy (Summer) Vacation Scheme

    I think they only email unsuccessful
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    Allen & Overy (Summer) Vacation Scheme

    I had mine yesterday and we were told they hoped to let us know by the end of next week
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    Allen & Overy (Summer) Vacation Scheme

    It was the 16th October I think!
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    Allen & Overy (Summer) Vacation Scheme

    I applied mid-October and only got an AC invite today! Honestly I think no news is probably good news!
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    Allen & Overy (Summer) Vacation Scheme

    Mine is still under review, so thank you for making me feel better even if its temporary!
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    Allen & Overy (Summer) Vacation Scheme

    Just so you know, I am in the same position! Applied on virtually the exact same date, passed the SJT and haven't heard anything yet!
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    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    I've got this tonight, and I think that's definitely what I'd say for the question. Client roster is obviously vital, and then I would say employees, reputation and strength in practice areas and legal tech is a good point if it's developed by them! What did you mean by know-hows? Also any...
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    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    An asset purchase could definitely be funded by selling equity. When generating finance by selling shares, the company purchasing the assets would sell shares in the same way, but the share price may fluctuate more depending on how investors perceive the value of the assets being purchased. A...
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    How to write mitigating circumstances?

    I also have mitigating circumstances which I feel have affected my grades, but it is a health condition and I'm scared that firms will be reluctant to take me on in case it affects me in the future! I'm confident that it won't, and I know that it shouldn't affect their decision, but has anyone...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Still waiting for Hogan Lovells post-WG for VS/TC (took on 10th Jan) and Simmons & Simmons post-tests (took on 23rd Jan) Gave up hope a little while ago but is anybody else still waiting for these?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Anyone waiting to hear back from Hogan Lovells post WG?

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