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    Motivation for those without stellar academics

    Hi guys A few months ago, I successfully applied for TCLA's premium scholarship and meant to begin documenting my application cycle on here. As I'm currently working as a paralegal and applying for TCs at the same time, I didn't really get chance! A couple of days ago I was finally offered a...
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    Linklaters post-VS interview

    Hi all Has anyone got any experience of the final Linklaters interview (post vac scheme)? Or even general post-VS interviews. What should I expect? Just to discuss the scheme, what I learned etc? Thanks!
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    Technical question - bonds v equity

    Hi all Had a technical question relating to a private company issuing public debt (i.e. bonds). Can a private company become a public company via a bond issuance instead of an IPO? I don’t think a private company can issue bonds to the public whilst remaining a private company so I’m just...
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    Clifford Chance application

    Hi all CC only has one application question and it’s about hobbies and achievements. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to approach this? Do I need to link it back to the firm somehow? Thanks!
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    An interesting fact about yourself

    I have a vac scheme coming up and grad rec have asked us to provide an interesting fact about ourselves by email. I know this sounds really stupid but I don’t know what to say! Everything I think of sounds super cheesy or dull. What do you think would be good examples? Thanks in advance!
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    Linklaters Winter VS

    Don’t suppose anyone’s heard yet? Super mixed feelings about my AC - the partner case study interview was intense!
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    How does this firm differ from its competitors?

    Hi guys Was just looking for some advice on how to answer the above in a tight word limit (250 words)? Do you need to actually mention the competitors or just talk more about what makes the firm unique? Thanks
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    Two assessment centres in two days

    Hi guys, I have two assessment centres on Thursday and Friday of this week and I’m stressing out a bit! How long on average would you say it takes you to prep for an AC? Also does anyone have any advice for a Weightmans AC? There doesn’t seem to be much info online about what to expect...
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    Lunch with two partners

    Hi guys, Bit of an unusual one but having won a competition, I have an upcoming lunch with two of BCLP's American partners. I'm currently awaiting the outcome of my application with the firm so would obviously like to make a good impression whilst ensuring I strike the right balance in terms...

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