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    Ask Reed Smith Anything! Join Rebecca Schrod, Karen Manu and Charlotte Lear ⬇️

    Hello Becca, I participated in the TCLA Webinar this evening and was wondering if it's still possible for me to apply for the virtual Open Day happening this week? Kind regards, Sarah
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Grad rec told you this? Is someone able to confirm whether this is true?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from White & Case, Freshfields, or Macfarlanes regarding their direct TC applications yet?
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    With a tight 100-word limit, can someone suggest the best way to answer "why Goodwin"?

    Thanks Jess. I am just thinking of the best approach to take So when I mentioned 2-3 reasons I was referring to like i.e. Firm's work,/practice, reputation, interactions with members of firm. Also re work experience my approach was to for example, I am attracted to the firm's strength in...
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    With a tight 100-word limit, can someone suggest the best way to answer "why Goodwin"?

    Should I only talk about one practice area? Is it necessary to explain my interest in the firm usind work experience example? Can I give 2-3 reasons and keep it very breif ?
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    The M&A Case Study Experiment - Part 1

    Hi Jaysen, I have an interview coming up for a case study. Could I still attempt this mock case study and receive feedback even though the date has passed?
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    Practise your commercial awareness for your next interview using PESTLE & SWOT.

    Apologies for the delay. This is also my first attempt in applying the PESTLE & SWOT analysis. I will appreciate your feedback and an email with the correct answers. Thank you team :) Political - I would consider the implications of Post Brexit and pandemic - Disruption in supply chain due...
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    Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!

    Hi Paul, May I ask what the ratio or percentage is, of graduates the firm hire compared to students at Sherman & Sterling? Do you advise on whether I apply for the VS or direct TC?
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    Cannot access Gold Member's Forum

    Amazing - thank you :)
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    Cannot access Gold Member's Forum

    Hi @Erin , I purchased the gold membership 2 days ago. ,May I kindly ask whether you can also edit my permissions enabling me to have full access please. Best, Sarah
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    Video interviews - tips and tricks

    Thanks Jessica :)
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    Video interviews - tips and tricks

    Apologies, I didn't do the above. I will send over an email to request the video link. Thank you Jaysen!
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    Video interviews - tips and tricks

    Hi TCLA Team, Every time I click on the video stimulator option on the TCLA website, I am automatically logged out of my premium account. May I kindly ask whether someone could assist me please? I am really keen to get some practice before my upcoming interview. Thank you
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    Slaughter and May 2021 Training Contract

    Thank you Jessica.
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    Slaughter and May 2021 Training Contract

    Will anyone be able to advise how to list our academics and % on the CV. I am applying for their direct TC. My CV is quite lengthy, more than 2 pages due to my legal experiences and curricular activities. Do you think sending a CV that is 2 1/2 pages long okay or should I strictly keep it to 2...
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    Slaughter and May 2021 Training Contract

    Hi, can I ask whether you applied for their TC and whether this was still necessary?

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