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    New Year, New Me?

    2018 wasn't a great year for me. I would like to Wake up consistently early Actually learn to play guitar Hold down a relationship Be more positive
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    It sounds to me like you sent a good application. It would be weird if they sent that to everyone right?
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    M&A legal overview

    Great link! Thanks :)
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    M&A legal overview

    This may be me being sillly but I can’t actually see the link?
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    Motivation and Deadlines Approaching

    Also, out of interest, how are you guys finding applications this month? Did you manage to still have time for yourself over Christmas?
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    Motivation and Deadlines Approaching

    Thanks guys, that's really helpful. It's very hard to focus on the positive stuff but I will try!
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    Motivation and Deadlines Approaching

    I'm glad I'm not the only one. The more time I spend on applications, the further and further I feel I fall away from doing well in my exams. And yet when I'm revising, I'm constantly thinking I should be doing applications, especially because I know other people will be applying also. At the...
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    Brexit updates, news and resources

    Wow I didn’t expect a leadership challenge would happen now
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    Brexit updates, news and resources

    You guys are awesome!
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    White & Case video interview - commercial questions

    I've heard of that second one before (but not for W&C) being asked at interviews. Worth preparing anyway I think.
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    Litigation

    A lot of law firms also write about trending topics in particular practice areas on their website.
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    The rise of the Neobanks in the UK

    I think it's a great story to use. Unless the question asks you to write about the impact of law firms, I don't think you'd need to mention it in your answer. If it does, you could really take it in any direction you want. e.g. make a broader point about how technology is encouraging new...
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    The rise of the Neobanks in the UK

    I have a friend from China who always talks about how WeChat is so much better than Whatsapp! Were you thinking of writing about this story? If not, I doubt you'd be asked about how this story affects law firms. It seems more of a general one to know.
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    Ask Me Anything: Future Trainee at Reed Smith

    A live YouTube session will be great! I really like the Shoosmiths ones if anyone has seen them. Thanks Rachael!
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Random question but how do people feel about the Watson Glaser? I just feel it's very unfair for firms to reject students on the basis of failing the test. Our applications could be really good yet we're rejected for not telling the difference between probably true and definitely true in a...
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    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    How can they lose your app?? It's on a computer right?
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    Positive thoughts only

    Bit random but I often go back to this video: Quality is a bit off
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    Any views on this question

    It sounds like it's getting at the fact that there can be different measures. It could be success based on a financial metric like sales, success as in feedback from a boss or success as in the satisfaction of doing a good job.
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    My favourite motivational video :P
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I haven't got any good news but I have a thread that has a Jones Day interview very soon.

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