I can give this one a shot:
Better serve existing clients looking to do deals in emerging markets
Win work from new emerging market clients who are increasingly investing in the west
Develop a presence so when new markets open up (China/India) they are positioned to win work
I recently applied to Eversheds so I give an answer from that perspective. I did mention one of the reasons I was applying was because of its international growth including its new offices. In my application I said that appealed to me because it shows a commitment to client service by moving to...
Came across this Interesting piece from the economist - how the magic circle are using AI for due diligence: https://www.economist.com/business/2018/07/14/law-firms-climb-aboard-the-ai-wagon
Sorry to but in here but I'm also doing the Simmons scheme - just in London. How come you applied to the Bristol office? (Nothing wrong with it I'm just wondering).
Yep I applied last year. It's quite a hard application. I think they're looking for people that really understand the firm and also those that are a bit entrepreneurial. I got rejected though so clearly I missed something.
I guess you could give real world examples? Like how the pound has been affected compared to the US dollar. I don't think they'd expect you to be too technical on how it works and stuff.
Hi Rayhaan, I've never heard of a department called 'Technology Transactions' before - what does that involve? That sounds really interesting - I used to run a business teaching students how to code (in the US).
Hello! My name is Ben, I'm from the US but I moved here a couple of years ago. I suspect I'm a bit older than most. I did a scheme over here at Kirkland (unsuccessful) so I'm also doing TC apps this year.
Interesting fact: I ran a company in the US which taught students how to code :)
This was in the US, but a firm once asked me if I've ever bent the rules to get something I wanted. I paused for ages, I wasn't sure what they wanted me to say!
Hi everyone
What are your thoughts on the differences between the magic circle law firms and US law firms? Which firm is it better to train at? Are you really likely to work more hours at a US firm?
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