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    A question for paralegals doing vacation schemes

    Hey everyone, A question for those who are paralegals with upcoming vacation schemes and/or have previously done a vacation scheme while working as a paralegal: How did you go about having a conversation with your boss/supervisor asking for time off to attend the scheme? It sounds like a...
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    Entertainment law books

    Has anybody studied entertainment law at university? If so, could you recommend some decent introductory books on the area!? Thanks in advance!
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    Taking advantage of work experience section

    Just curious what people do with the work experience section? At the moment, I show not tell what I did and highlight my impact. Do others explicitly mention what skills they developed and relate that to the firm? When I try this, I often feel it comes off as forced and the law firm’s name...
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    What are the ways you have demonstrated an entrepreneurial mindset?

    Hey everyone! As the question says, what ways have you demonstrated an entrepreneurial mindset/attitude? I’ve always found it a tricky attribute to highlight as the usual examples are how somebody has launched XYZ company. While that’s fantastic, I unfortunately haven’t ran my own company...
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    VRT Help

    Aside from practising, what would you say helped you improve at the Verbal Reasoning Test? I’m struggling with VRT as I can’t tell what it’s after!
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    VRT Tips

    Aside from practising, what would you say helped you improve your Verbal Reasoning Test scores?
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    What are you motivations for a career in commercial law?

    Hey everyone! As the title suggests, I’m interested to hear what motivates you to become a commercial lawyer? In my view, finding your reasons why you want to become a commercial lawyer is one of the hardest parts of the application as you have to combine your experiences with your...
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    CAC 2021

    Hey! Has anyone received the practice test invitation yet? They said Wednesday but I haven’t received anything yet. Thanks!
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    Difference between Business Consultant and Commercial Solicitor

    Bit of a vague question here, but one I’m asking to develop my understanding! As the title sums up; what are the main differences between the work a business consultant does and commercial solicitor? If I were to explain it, I’d say that a consultant creates a solution for a business to...
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    Application Help - Trowers

    Hi all, I'm getting myself knotted up over Trowers' last question: "Give us as wide an insight into you as possible without referring to anything you have already mentioned in this application" Do you think this means without repeating myself (i.e. if already mentioned a particular...
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    VRT - ‘good’ scores

    Hi all, Just wondering - what is considered a ‘good’ score for VRT in terms of percentile and number of questions right? I know firm’s have different boundaries on what is ‘good,’ but when you’re practising, what are you happy with? Thanks!
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    Private equity resources

    Could anyone recommend some newsletters/websites for all things private equity related? Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
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    Orrick cover letter

    Hi! Has anyone done the Orrick application and know whom to address the cover letter to? Thanks!
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    Applications using fsr.cvmail

    Hey, Bit of a random one: I’m applying for a firm that uses FSR.CVMail and I can’t seem to add additional employers to the employment history section. Does anyone have any idea/ran into the same issue? I will contact recruitment but I just wanted to check there wasn’t a simple reason why I...
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    Mayer Brown Tests

    Hi all, I’ve just submitted my Mayer Brown VS application and I was under the impression there would be online tests immediately following. However, all I’ve received is a confirmation email with no mention of tests. Has anyone else applied? Did you receive tests immediately? Or not at all...
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    VRT Tips?

    Does anyone have some general tips for Verbal Reasoning Tests? A particularly difficulty I’m having is when to choose between false and cannot say. Any comments/tips will be appreciated!
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    What the new government will mean for financial services, real estate and energy

    Thought I’d leave this here: https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/convincing-conservative-win-in-uk-means-january-brexit-near-certain Nicely summed up piece from Pinsent Masons on what the new government will mean for certain sectors
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    Greenshoe options - Aramco

    Hey everyone, So I’ve been keeping an eye on Aramco’s IPO listing and the value has rocketed to £1.9tn. With this, there have come talks of the investment fund utilising a greenshoe option. I want to explain what I think this means and hopefully someone can tell me if it’s right! Essentially...
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    Teams involved in fundraising

    Hi @Jaysen Would you be able to tell me what teams/areas would be involved in a fundraising round for a private company? Many thanks! Callum
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    Positions of responsibility question - new role

    Hi everyone, I'm doing an application where the question is: Please highlight roles and positions of responsibility; this can include volunteering, employment, work experience, sports teams, interests and society positions. Please include what you have gained from each experience. (150 words)...

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