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As a trainee, in what way are the tasks between disputes/ corporate seats different?
Obviously I know the work is different: Disputes the process is longer- often spanning many years Corporate- deals are put through in a number of weeks Disputes often involves finding evidence to formulate an argument against the other side Whereas Corporate you are working to the same end...- hopefullawyer101
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Talking about a deal at interview
I have an interview on Thursday and I'm struggling to flesh out my answer about a recent deal they've worked on. My interest in it largely stems from the companies involved and the wider topics which this touches up. Can I talk about this in interview? I get stuck on how to go beyond the deal...- hopefullawyer101
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Advice for Slaughter and May written exercise?
Interview next week! My first one and I just wondered if anyone could explain what the written exercise will entail and what the key things to focus on here.- hopefullawyer101
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How to structure situational scenario answers?
Have an A&O interview in 2 weeks. I know the GR interview is largely scenario based, like their SJT. Is there a specific structure to follow when giving answers? Or is it all about showing your working. For example: A scenario where you are moved suddenly from a project and you don't know why...- hopefullawyer101
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Why is A&O considered cutting edge?
And how does this trasnslate into trainee work?- hopefullawyer101
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What actually is a trainees role in an M&A transaction- why is collaborative skills important to this?
Hey guys, Writing an application about applying skills to a trainee role and I am talking about using collaboration/ communication within transaction and leasing between different departments in a firm. feedback I got was more information on what a trainees role is in a an M&A transaction and...- hopefullawyer101
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Advice on Shearman & Sterling Open Day Application
I have just written my first draft for an open day application and I was hoping to get some feedback on it. Please use this space to outline why you would like to attend an Open Day with Shearman & Sterling (London) LLP. (250) Meeting Shearman & Sterling (Shearman) at The Legal Cheek Law...- hopefullawyer101
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Does anyone know how long the Freshfields WG is/ how many questions?
Question is as above.- hopefullawyer101
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