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    Balancing Spring Vacation Scheme with Revision

    Thank you Jaysen. Yes, a bit tricky for me as my scheme ends on April 12th, and I've got my first exam on April 23rd. I've started revision now with a large spreadsheet of subjects, so just hoping to knuckle down and get as big of a chunk done before the scheme.
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    Balancing Spring Vacation Scheme with Revision

    Hello all, I have recently received a vacation scheme place at a firm, scheduled for two weeks in April. I'm naturally overjoyed, but also very aware that I have to balance time to revise as well. Does anyone have any experience participating on a spring vacation scheme, and have any tips in...
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    Distinguishing Heavyweight US Firms

    Hello all, I have an assessment centre scheduled next week with L&W, and I'm looking to gain a good grasp upon the main distinctions between Latham and Kirkland, their main competitors. I'm aware that Latham is said to be more 'global' than Kirkland due to their increased presence in other...
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    NAFTA's Affect on Law Firms

    This is very helpful. Thank you very much Jaysen for such a comprehensive write up.
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    NAFTA's Affect on Law Firms

    Hello all, Waking up to the new NAFTA deal, I was wondering if anyone could provide a quick insight into what the immediate/long-term consequences will be for US Law firms and beyond. I will be looking into it today as more news develops, but if anyone has any immediate reactions, it would...
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    Looking for past cover letters or online forms

    Hello Jaysen. Tagging onto this somewhat relevant post, I would like to ask a question about my cover letter. One is generally advised to use their second paragraph to explain why the firm itself appeals to the applicant, yet another question in the application form specifically asks "What...

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