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Sidley Austin Open Day
Well, aside from what can be found on the internet. They are developing their PE and Life Sciences practices, having recently taken partners from Kirkland (PE) and Bristows (Life Sciences). In life sciences, they see Covington as their only real competitor. Their London office is looking to...- D
- Post #11
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Hey, I wrote about this in the thread already I think. There is no harm in sending an email, however, I can tell you that they have been running AC's last week and this week (with allegedly another 10 days to go) and there have been a LOT of people in attendance (I am sure my day had at least...- D
- Post #468
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Negotiation exercise tips
Rule 1: The object of the exercise is to negotiate. This does not mean trying to low-ball and not moving for the sake of trying to strike a hard bargain. In truth, the other side would just walk away. So, negotiate! Rule 2: Compromise - Negotiations aim to get a result that both sides are happy...- D
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- Forum: General Discussion
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LPC Help?!
If you are replicating the book, this does seem like an inefficient use of time. Have you spoken with your cohort to identify what their strategy is?- D
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion
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Negotiation exercise tips
Ideally, you want to set your agenda and of course, prioritise the things that you want to address. However, by doing so, you may be letting the opposite side know this. In exercises, I have outright said "I'd like to discuss X issue" as for the client, it was absolutely key to get the issue...- D
- Post #2
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Foreign Legal Experience vs Vacation Scheme?
Any legal experience is going to be relevant, however, just remember that people secure TC's without having a VS, or having previous legal experience. It is not a pre-requisite. What I assume Grad Rec is looking for is a genuine motivation in the applicant to become a commercial lawyer. The...- D
- Post #2
- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I wouldn't know. My guess would be - If you don't have one yet, then, no. I say this on the basis of the fact that at my AC, there were a LOT of people. Given their VS's only have 2-4 people on them, and I know for a fact there were at least 3 other AC days, they likely have a significant pool...- D
- Post #411
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
When I booked my Spring AC, there were 4 slots. I got the impression they were still going through applicants, and, a LOT of people had been through the process. I have a friend who did his AC pre-Xmas for Spring.- D
- Post #409
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
HSF Spring VS offer! 4/4 AC's for me this cycle. Just one to hear back from now!- D
- Post #407
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Sidley Austin Open Day
Hey Ashleigh - Is this in relation to V&E?- D
- Post #9
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Sidley Austin Open Day
V&E was great. It's a small office and for the drinks, SO MANY people came down to chat. It was almost a 1:1 ratio of attendees and staff members. The drinks also never stopped. On top of that, the water bottle I got is amazing! Holds hold and cold, without hurting your hands. Not that you...- D
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I really enjoyed it. No time pressure. Conversational approach. I felt like it was one of the only AC's I attended where I believed the interviewers wanted to get to know ME, rather than simply listening to what I had to say.- D
- Post #406
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Kirkland & Ellis Open Day
Yeah, for reference, a good friend of mine was turned down for an Open Day at CC. He later applied for a VS (in the same year) and was successful in getting an offer.- D
- Post #12
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
The way I approached waiting for law firms: It's always a No until it's a Yes. It's never a No until its a No. I think I may have lost my mind.- D
- Post #391
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Sidley Austin Open Day
It was a little different for me - I applied to go to an event with them that they had to cancel, and as a thank you, they invited me to their open day. A freebie! I got the impression that it was an open day that wasn't overly publicised and had a low uptake. Or, it was incredibly competitive...- D
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Sidley Austin Open Day
I have - I attended last year. There was not may of us there - 25 tops? Is there anything specific you'd like to know?- D
- Post #2
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Kirkland & Ellis Open Day
Many firms have oversubscribed Open Days. When I attended the CC Open Day last year, they said they had over 800 applications for 300 cumulative spots. US Firm's stock is rising among candidates now. It is not surprising these open days are becoming more competitive.- D
- Post #10
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Kirkland & Ellis Open Day
Ah yes of course. I guess it wouldn't hurt to email and seek clarification of the actual day of the open day. You could also mix in a response at that point asking when invites are going out! I tend to think at this time of year, GR will prioritise their VS/TC processes. They will then start to...- D
- Post #5
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Kirkland & Ellis Open Day
Often, invites go out a week before, sometimes less (from my experience last year). Is it bad form? No. Is it necessary? In my opinion, no. The waiting game will get much worse with VS's and TC's. It's better to practice now :)- D
- Post #3
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I highly doubt you can defer. In any event, even if you could, let's be positive and think about converting one to a TC so you wouldn't need any future VS's :) I would ask the firm that you would have turned down to consider you for a direct TC. There is little to lose. If they say no, you can...- D
- Post #277
- Forum: Applications Discussion