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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Really loved the newsletter from yesterday so thought I would share my small piece for anyone that needs abit of motivation in general for the new cycle! Just over a month ago I was offered a TC with my dream silver circle firm which was my last application out last cycle (I honestly couldn’t...
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    Paralegal roles and other non TC/VS opportunities

    There's an opportunity to work at Liberty for 6 months for £30k-£35k for anyone interested: https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us/
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Applied 29th October, Video Interview invite 17th Dec, AC invite 22nd Jan for the 24th Jan. They're still holding AC's almost a month after I did mine so I wouldn't give up hope, you never really know how the firms sieve through all the apps - hope that helps
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    My AC with Dechert was 24th Jan - Drop me a message, happy to share some tips:)
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Just wanted to share I’ve been offered my second vacation scheme offer this cycle with Baker McKenzie for their summer scheme and also have an incoming interview with Slaughter & May for a direct TC. Honestly, the content, discussions, and support on the corporate law academy forum have been so...
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    US trade war with China

    Update from Friday: China hits back with tariffs on $60bn of US goods https://www.ft.com/content/61842c96-7579-11e9-bbad-7c18c0ea0201
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Has anyone done the Mayer Brown telephone interview? Just been offered one and they've only given me until tomorrow to prep so would appreciate any tips or guidance anyone has!
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    White & Case Cover Letter

    https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/free-tlp-video-interview-simulator.400/#post-4975 Posted the general outline in this forum
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    White & Case Cover Letter

    Mine was 330 words so not too long
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    White & Case Cover Letter

    Apologies that this is years late! I'm currently on the vac scheme and it's all been quite hectic. I used the phrase 'surpassing its goals' in my application in the context of things mentioned in this article: https://www.whitecase.com/publications/article/firm-strategy-charts-route-growth...
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    White & Case Vacation Scheme Interview 2018

    My interview was extremely similar, it's not commercial based at all! The interview is very you focused and the only time I spoke about anything commercial was because I drew on wider examples that linked towards my why law answer (especially if you're talking about your interest in business and...
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    White & Case Cover Letter

    I have just been offered a place on W&C's winter vac scheme and my cover letter was around a page and a half and I know others who went over the page limit who got to the interview stage. I definitely think it's a thin line because the 'one-page' suggestion is there so your writing style is...
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    Free TLP Video interview simulator

    Yeah, of course, @Pat499 It is relatively straightforward you have 15 seconds to 'prepare' after you're asked a simulated question and 90 seconds to answer. You'll be asked 3 questions: one competency, one commercial and one about the firm so I would just say the 90 seconds goes quite fast so...
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    Free TLP Video interview simulator

    I completed my White & Case vac scheme video interview over the weekend and some of the resources I used to practice are: - QuickTime Player which is free on mac. - Natwest Pitch App which is free from the Apple Store. This offers a clear structure and encourages you to get to the point when...

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