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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
While I don't want to take business away from Jaysen (and a fine job he does with reviews as well), if you would like some feedback on an application either of you has submitted, I'd be more than willing to spend some time to do it. I've had a moderate amount of success this cycle (7 or 9 apps...- D
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Failing at interview stage
The key to a good interview is to have answers prepared for all of the questions you think they will ask, and more. Confidence can be worked on. I feel this confidence can come across in so many ways but it probably starts with first impressions. Smile, say hello, extend a hand. Show that you...- D
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Latham & Watkins Open Day
I think last year the invites went out very close to the date itself. It was held in a huge room with lots of space. I didn't feel it was necessarily competitive so I'd wait for some contact :)- D
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Applying for direct TC
Have a good look into firms. While a lot of firms have direct-TC applications, the truth of the matter is that they simply do not use these as a recruiting tool. I assume they use them to fill any spaces not filled by VS candidates. There are, however, many firms that genuinely offer direct...- D
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion
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Vinson & Elkins Video Interview
Congrats everyone! - Yes, it seems quite different to the usual approach.- D
- Post #28
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Vinson & Elkins Video Interview
I got through to the AC! I wish everyone else the best of luck.- D
- Post #23
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Vinson & Elkins Video Interview
For the avoidance of doubt, when you start your VI with V&E, you can record your answer as many times as you wish. You are given the question You are invited to record an answer. You must physically press "record" to record. Thus, allowing you time to prepare. You have one minute to provide...- D
- Post #21
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Mentioning investment/portfolio success in cover letters
My only advice here would be to say - remember, you are applying to be a lawyer, not a banker. I think you need to phrase your answer in a way that relates back to the role of a (trainee) lawyer.- D
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Vinson & Elkins Video Interview
I have just done the VI - You can re-record as many times as you like.- D
- Post #19
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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19/20 Post App/AC... What next?
If I had secured nothing this summer, I was planning on spending time looking at my apps and trying to bolster the "bank" of questions I have answers to. I only submitted around half of the applications I thought I was going to do, and there is definitely an element of it being a 'numbers game'...- D
- Post #6
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!
Hi Paul, Thank you for your posts on this thread. I attended an open day at the firm and recall the emphasis which was placed on your first-year results. My results may be considered comparatively low against other universities, however, I placed within the top 15% of candidates in my year [I...- D
- Post #32
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Good evening Jessica, I have finished my first year at university and will be applying for vacation schemes in this cycle. I am by no means disappointed with my first year results (I have scored a mid 2:1), however, I did this having worked 20 hours a week during term time, and 40 hours a week...- D
- Post #35
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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First Year Open Days/Schemes - A list?
Good morning all, Having seen the great work that has been done on compiling the Winter Vacation Scheme list, I was wondering: Is there a First Year Open Day/Scheme equivalent? If not, I do not mind starting one. I have a list from some previous research that I had drawn up but it lacks the...- D
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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What you should be doing now
Hey, Whilst I'm not at the stage you are at, I try in my own life to keep abreast of current affairs and news within the business world. Much like those who read the paper of a morning, I have a series of bookmarked websites that I browse every morning. Initially, there will be so many stories...- D
- Post #17
- Forum: General Discussion
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UK vs US - The fundamental differences in firms
Thank you for the links. I'll have a read before coming back with any additional questions.- D
- Post #5
- Forum: General Discussion
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UK vs US - The fundamental differences in firms
Good afternoon, I have been interested in what the key differences are between UK and US firms operating in London. Whilst I don't necessarily want to be spoon-fed the answer, could someone possibly point me in the direction of where I may be conduct some meaningful research, aside from merely...- D
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Welcome! Introduce yourself here :)
Good afternoon! I'm a long time Newsletter subscriber and with my first year of undergraduate study in front of me, I thought it would be an excellent time to join the forum. I have enjoyed reading all of the guides that have been posted on the website. I look forward to putting them in to...- D
- Post #35
- Forum: TCLA General News