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  1. Syafiqkay92

    Greenshoe options - Aramco

    Thank you for the information but I still don't understand how exercising greenshoe options can stabilise share price. Supposed the price of the share falls after an IPO, isn't selling more of the shares will cause the price to drops further because when supply increases, the price will decrease?
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    Time management

    Hi Camilla There are so many things to do and I agree sometimes it is very difficult to do everything. One thing that I learned over the past few months is to be aware of Pareto principles and Parkinson law. Firstly, the Pareto principle states that 80% of effects come from 20% of actions. In...
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    The Hunt for a Training Contract: Take Three

    Thank you for sharing your story and reading this motivates me to keep on going. You are not alone. There are so many things about my university experience that I wish I could do differently but the fact is, we can't turn back time. Your point that we need to sell ourselves better resonates with...
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    Commercial Awareness Update- September 2019

    Thank you. This is really useful.
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    Open Day Application

    Always wear business suits if the dress code is not explicitly mentioned. When in doubt, wear a suit. I know some people disagree with this and I think once you get the job, you can do whatever you want. But for now, law is pretty much a profession that is full of tradition and etiquettes. Why...
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    Commercial Awareness Update- September 2019

    Hi I was just wondering. What are the recourse available to lenders and bondholders of Argentina debt such as IMF if Argentina defaulted on its repayment obligation again? Can the IMF or bondholders take control of a country? If so, how exactly? I know that there has not been any case where...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    That's great. Congratulations!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I did the online test too and I haven't heard back.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I'll be there as well.
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    Allen & Overy app - 2018/19

    I think it can be anything as long as it answers the question and highlights the competency that A&O is looking for. I have been advised to not go overboard with the answer and simply answer the question. My approach is this. First, I make a list of the specific competency that A&O is looking...
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    Allen & Overy app - 2018/19

    Sure. I'll take note of this. Thank you.
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    Allen & Overy app - 2018/19

    That’s a good point. I suppose if I talk about a specific problem that the technology is trying to solve and link that to the impact that technology could have on the legal sector generally and A&O specifically, I could answer the question without being cliche. Thanks Jessica. I think I found...
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    Open Day Application

    I see. Well, it's still quite early. If you're keen on CC, you should attend Legal Cheek workshop at CC next week and ask grad rec directly. Good luck with your application! Best wishes, Syafiq.
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    Allen & Overy app - 2018/19

    I think it's ok as long as you can explain it succinctly and how that is relevant to A&O. I can see that A&O is the first elite global law firm to establish a practice in South Africa so that could be a good example of how A&O is setting the trend. I think if you can explain how Africa expansion...
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    Open Day Application

    Hi wildprincessx From experience, CC doesn't review open day apps (or any other apps) on a rolling basis. They will tell successful applicants about one week prior to the open day. Best wishes, Syafiq. PS: I'm applying for the 26th btw. I think it's better to go to the earlier one because...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    That makes sense. Thanks.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I applied to Paul Hastings and still haven't heard anything from them yet.
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    Clifford Chance Application Question

    I applied to Clifford Chance last year and was invited to their AC. I was unsuccessful after the interview though. I wrote about three experiences that led me to pursue commercial law, specifically focusing on why I am proud of it and how it leads me to pursue commercial law. I've structured it...
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    Training Contract Application question

    Hi KZM My suggestion would be to look at Trowers & Hamlins website and pick out one area that you are interested in. To give you an example, suppose you are interested in energy. Look at what the firm is doing. Here is what it says on its website. We’ve made it our mission to help clients fit...
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    Commercial Awareness Update - July 2019!

    Hi Thanks for writing the story about business news and current affairs. I just thought I add something to this piece. It seems to me that British Steel could be a target for private equity investment. I'm thinking distressed M&A. Greybull Capital, a private equity firm specialising in...
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