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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I applied on Feb 26 and haven't heard back yet... :(:confused::eek:
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hey guys, how long has it taken for people to hear back from Slaughters for a direct TC application?
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    Answering why specific office question

    I think you could also talk about the reputation of the City, i.e. the City is a 'cluster of excellence' - it draws in global experts in finance, business and law, and you want to be a part of this and contribute towards it. In addition, I think mentioning personal reasons (e.g. you have friends...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hey guys, I've got a silly question and I wonder if anyone can help me out with the answer. Recently, Linklaters became the first magic circle firm to secure "Chinese law capability". What exactly does this mean? Is it just a regulatory thing? Many thanks in advance for any help :)
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    Case Study 2: M&A analysis

    Hi @Jaysen Are you still reviewing case study answers by any chance? Would it be ok for me to send my answer over tomorrow if so? Many thanks in advance :)
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Huge congratulations Salma! May I ask which firm you got the offer from?
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hey guys, hope everyone's applications are going well! Would anyone by any chance have any advice on how best to prep for Linklaters AC? Would be much appreciated.
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    Free TCLA memberships

    Thank you so much Salma! That's very kind :)
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    DLA Piper Interview

    Hi Catherine, no problem at all! It's quite difficult to prepare for the case study assessment. The focus of the exercise is to come up with a strategy for 'Business X' to increase profitability, based on the information listed in an info pack. My best advice would be to manage your time...
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    Jones Day interview

    Sounds like it went great! Congrats Nichol! Best of luck -- I hope they get back to you soon with some good news :) Thank you very much for kindly sharing your experience, it is very helpful and actually quite reassuring!
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Thanks guys -- really appreciate the help. I'll let you know how it goes!
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Really last minute ask, have got the AC tomorrow, but... Does anyone have any information on the NRF written task? I'm being assessed for a Spring Vac Scheme. Many thanks in advance for any help!
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    DLA Piper Interview

    Its an early start isn't it! I finished just after 12pm... The AC invite seemed to indicate lunch was provided, but it wasn't for us unfortunately!
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    DLA Piper Interview

    No worries mate. Indeed, in my interview I didn't get any of those kind of questions. Was 90% competencies and then he also asked 'Why DLA Piper'. Just my experience though -- so could be different for others.
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    DLA Piper Interview

    No problem! The interview, as promised, was just a run through of the main competencies they are looking for (e.g. team building, summarising complex information, etc.) I would recommend just thinking about the competencies they might ask and then thinking of examples you can use to demonstrate...
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    DLA Piper Interview

    Hey guys, I did the AC for the DLA Piper Summer Internship last week. The Analysis Presentation is basically a commercial case study. It is linked in to the Group Exercise, but is not exactly the same. They give you an information pack, which contains all sorts of info on a fictional company...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Perfect, thanks very much for your reply, Jada! Do you know if Linklaters place a lot of importance on your result or just take a pass/fail approach?
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hey guys, this morning I completed the Watson Glaser test for Linklaters, but haven't had any email confirmation through yet. Does anyone know whether Linklaters tell you your results from the test and when they get back to you? Thanks in advance for any help :)
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Anyone else get put on hold by Clifford Chance? Or any idea what this means exactly...?
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Very sorry to hear Alice :( Don't let it phase you though, its a long and arduous process but you'll get there! Best of luck for future applications :)

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