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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Just last week I was offered a Training Contract with a large national firm with opportunities internationally. I had completely resigned myself from the idea of getting a TC there as I thought I completely tanked the final interview and told all my family and friends that this year...
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    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    I just managed to find it, it was this one https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/mergers-and-acquisitions-case-study/ which is super helpful btw! Thanks :)
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    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    Hi @Jaysen I seem to rememer that you posted somewhere a really good thread on the basics of an M&A transaction, but I can't find it. Do you happen to have a link? :) Thanks!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hello, does anyone have any tips for the Shoosmiths VI? Any nasty surprises?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Every recruiter is different, but if it makes you feel any better, my friend got 47% (misinterpreted the Q) in one of her second year essays and still secured a pupilage (she even joked about it in her interview). She worked hard on pulling the rest of her application up and it worked. Hope this...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey, I've been offered a place on the Manchester VS last week. They said they're not doing virtual and are going to hold it when the office opens, but they're not sure when this is. So it seems it may not be all offices, but this is just from what I know. Hope this helps :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    If it helps it took roughly 8 weeks post AC for Manchester to hear back. It'll differ by office but that may give some indication - hope this helps :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I know I sound like a broken record but has anyone heard anything from Trowers (Vac Scheme) post AC?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Is anybody still waiting to hear back from Browne Jacobson? I know they've responded to a lot of people but I've heard nothing
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey guys, just to let you know, Gateley have postponed their AC until further notice :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Has anyone heard from Trowers post AC (Manchester)? Supposed to hear back a couple day ago
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey, I'm from BPP and I got an update on my VLE yesterday saying exams are going ahead as normal, check the assessments page on the VLE, that's where I found mine :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    .. Hey, it was a little while ago now but it was v general, something along the lines of 'what issues do you see impacting the market' kind of thing. Hope this helps, the questions were all pretty broad so you always had something to draw on which was good :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey guys, has anyone heard back from Browne Jacobson (Manchester)? :)
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    Trowers & Hamlins vacation assessment day

    Hey, I have an AC for Manchester, I dont suppose you have any general tips? Any info would be much appreciated :)
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    AC at DWF

    Hey, Yeah it was very situational strengths based and a couple of questions about teamwork and building relationships. You cant really prepare for any of the Q's so dont worry about them asking things you wont know the answer to :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey Guys, I had my HD skype interview and was successful. They asked 3 Q's, one about commercial awareness, one about HD and what makes them different and one about your skills. They dont ask follow up questions so deffo use up all the allocated time as I finished my interview early as I...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Has anyone heard back from Gateley?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey guys, does anyone have any experience of McQuaig Mental Agility Tests? Or know how to prepare for them? :)
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    AC at DWF

    Hey, sorry for the late post, but I have an AC with DWF tomorrow with the same structure as above, all these tips were super useful and if you have any more I'd love to know! Many Thanks :)

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