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  1. Danielle

    How to approach a business case study

    I would just say mainly that threats in SWOT can go beyond just the considerations in Porter's 5 and consider wider issues, as Porter's 5 Forces contains quite specific considerations. But the two definitely overlap, a SWOT analysis just has the potential to include more issues than Porter's 5.
  2. Danielle

    Slaughter and May Training Contract Application 2022

    Exactly two weeks after I submitted my application I received an interview invite, and then exactly one week after the interview I received an offer :) However, timings etc should be taken with a pinch of salt as everyone hears back at different times, and the pandemic obviously isn't helping...
  3. Danielle

    Slaughter and May Training Contract Application 2022

    I secured mine in November so still 2022 intake, but yes - before the pandemic!
  4. Danielle

    How to approach a business case study

    Hi! I structured mine using SWOT (so I used each part as a subheading), and then fed PESTLE and Porters Five Forces analysis into the SWOT structure. I found this to be particularly beneficial as the PESTLE and Porters 5 considerations really did fill up the bulk of the content for my answer!
  5. Danielle

    Prospects of a TC in London?

    I think it's important to consider that different firms look for different things. Whilst some firms look for consistently strong academics, it is important to remember that a lot of others don't (as long as you meet the minimum overall academic requirements), and instead place a lot more...
  6. Danielle

    Slaughter and May Training Contract Application 2022

    Hi everyone - a Slaughter and May Future Trainee here. If you have any questions I'd be happy to help :)

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