• Applications for Simpson Thacher’s Winter Vacation Scheme close this Sunday, 13 September. Apply via this link.

Search results

  1. F

    A&O Shearman Merger - How will it benefit a trainee?

    Hi, all. Hope you are doing well. Could anyone explain why the merger will benefit, let's say someone, who wants to do M&A at A&O. I get that the merger will allow A&O, the access to the US market but I'm not sure how that would benefit trainees/associates in the M&A teams at A&O. What is it...
  2. F

    Commercial awareness question

    Hello, all. Could someone please help me out with a commercial awareness question? I was preparing a news story for my interviews. I wanted to talk about Adam Neumann (the WeWork CEO) raising money for his new startup called "Flow" which is basically WeWork for the residential market. We all...
  3. F

    What are CV Blind firms? Is it a good option for people with poor grades?

    Hello, everyone. I hope you all are doing well. I was just browsing through the forum and reading about how it's best to apply to firms that have a CV Blind process if you have bad grades. Could anyone please list all the firms that recruit through this method? Or, is there any list of this sort...
  4. F

    Bruce Springsteen Music Catalogue

    Hello, guys. Hope you are doing well. Could you please help me out with something related to commercial awareness here? https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/bruce-springsteen-sells-his-music-catalogue-in-500-m-deal-report/articleshow/88330529.cms According to this news story, Bruce...
  5. F

    Does TCLA store its scholarship application data?

    Hello, @Jaysen hope you are doing well. Could you please tell me, would it be possible for you to provide me with my TCLA Scholarship application that I submitted last year? I needed it for an application that I'm currently writing. Thanks.
  6. F

    Freshfields Annual Report/Letter?

    Hello, everyone. Could you please send me the link to Freshfields' latest annual report/letter? I cannot seem to find it. Thanks in advance.
  7. F

    Can anyone help with my application?

    I studied my Class 10 and Class 12 in New Delhi, India and I was filling out the application for Freshfields' Non Law Workshop. I am confused about what should go into specific boxes, can anyone help? Thanks in advance.
  8. F

    The best SJT advice on the forum

    Hey guys. I just compiled all the stuff that I found useful on SJTs on the forum. Mostly everyone is confused regarding how to approach these tests so, here it goes. SJT ADVICE Q1- Let's say if we are working on the same project and the other trainee needs help but I am busy as well, is offer...
  9. F

    Law firms as a business- Doubt

    Hello guys, hope you are doing well. I had a question about the business of law firms, I'd be grateful if you could please help me out with it. I wanted to know, why do firms that don't have a common profit pool open International offices. I mean if I were running Hogan Lovells London office...
  10. F

    Notes from Freshfield's live session that was recently uploaded on Vantage's Instagram profile-

    Hey Guys! I just took down everything that I felt was important. Hope this helps anybody who doesn't have the time to watch the full video. Info that theyre looking for on the personal statement form: -why you, why are you applying, what could you bring to the role, what are your interests...
  11. F

    UCAS POINTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    How can I convert my Indian grades to UCAS points, and what really are UCAS POINTS?
  12. F

    IF WE DONT HAVE THE GRADES...

    If we don't have the grades at A-Levels- I have one A+ ( I got 91/100 IN ENGLISH SO I DONT KNOW WHAT GRADE THAT WOULD BE IN UK) & 2 Cs (69 ON 100 IN CHEMISTRY AND 63 IN COMPUTER SCIENCE), DOES IT MAKE SENSE TO ABSOLUTELY NOT APPLY AT FIRMS WHICH ASK FOR 2 As and a B.- I feel my rest of the...
  13. F

    NOT A STELLAR ACADEMIC RECORD

    Have there been instances of students who don't have the required grades at A- levels, have a 2:1 at university but have lower grades in key modules like contract company torts, making it to Magic Circle law firms? If, barring my grades, I can absolutely show my worth in the rest of the...
  14. F

    BEST RESOURCES FOR BUILDING UP ON OUR COMMERCIAL AWARENESS: FROM SCRATCH

    I am on the lowest chain of this Commercial Awareness bandwagon, I dont even know how money, oil prices , exchange rates work- can anyone suggest me all the resources that can take me from where I am currently to having commercial awareness like a trainee should have. Please mention each and...
  15. F

    Richard Susskind-Successful Solicitor: Get Ahead of the Game as a Junior Corporate Lawyer

    Has anybody heard of this book, I read a few lines about what this book might contain and I feel it is about the post- TC period- as in how to nail the job once you've gotten there.
  16. F

    US LAW FIRMS

    Do US law firms send trainees for secondments in New York?
  17. F

    SHARK TANKS SHARKS

    Are the investors like Kevin O leary, Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John etc VCs or Angels or what? What practise area in a law firm helps facilitate the type of deals made here?
  18. F

    ASSESSMENT CENTER PROCEDURE FOR INTERNATIONAL VAC SCHEMERS

    If I am an Indian student and have cleared all the rounds there are before the Assessment day, will I be required to fly down to the UK to take part in the Assessment Centre or will my process differ? Also, if I assume that I will be required to come to the UK, will the firm pay for the Airfare...
  19. F

    ROLLING BASIS

    Which big law firms accept applicants on a rolling basis?
  20. F

    POST SQE ROUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    If I am currently doing a law degree outside of the UK, can you explain the trajectory from my current position to my first day as a trainee (in case I'm selected for a Vac Scheme and offered a TC)
Top Bottom
Back