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    Texas Two-Step

    Hi All Wanted to provide an update on the above - a new article has been published on the subject. https://www.ft.com/content/025e7678-ced9-4c53-aa17-c539d621bde7 It largely confirms @IRO's commentary. I've briefly outlined recent developments in the article (not already covered by the...
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    Texas Two-Step

    Hi Everyone I've recently come across the below article on the FT which discusses Jones Day's involvement in a controversial use of Texas statute with Johnson & Johnson: https://www.ft.com/content/de1da1ea-d19a-4f2d-a790-8ff45368d7d1 I've tried to do some research on the original basis for...
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    DLA Piper - Applying as a graduate

    Hi All - I was considering applying to DLA as a graduate this year. Its website seems to exclude graduates from applying to its Summer Internship and direct applications to its Graduate Programme are closed - are they not accepting apps from graduates this year?
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    Advice needed - urgent!

    Hi all, I’ve recently finished final year and had the good luck to have a firm ask me whether I’d be interested in a job as a paralegal - I haven’t secured a VC//TC and I’m wondering what you all think about whether I should go for it or not considering how competitive the job market is. I’m...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Most firms make offers on a rolling basis, from what I know, although I'm unsure about RPC! They normally let you know within the week if you have an offer.
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    does anyone know if HSF ever gives out offers after 48 hours from the AC? or should I just assume PFO?
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Case study and situational interview are both very technical!! Review contract law and common commercial contractual clauses and ways that you can mitigate risk in the contract.
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    Latham & Watkins qs

    Wondering how to approach the q 'what transferrable skills can you bring to the role of trainee solicitor'? especially because the q directly after that is 'Please give details of your extra-curricular activities, and any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility, or noteworthy...
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    Watson Glaser Pass Mark

    Has anybody gotten an email from CC like half an hour ago with a repeat email asking to do the Watson Glaser test again?? I did it this morning but freaking out that it didn’t properly submit
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    Macfarlanes Vacation Scheme Application Form

    Thank you for the post! I'm wondering how to approach the academics question - they already know our grades and such, so what should we include specifically?

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