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    Whats up with the lack of Guys and POC in AC's?

    I've had two Virtual Assessment Centres this past month, with decent mid-higher echelon firms and the biggest takeaway I had was where are all the guys were at lol. In my group exercise of 12, I was the only guy and in my case study of 6, I was again the only guy. More so, there was only one...
  2. Zubin

    Virtual Assessment Center - Written Exercise

    Hi everyone! I have a virtual assessment tomorrow. It's a written exercise, where we book a one-hour time slot. I've been practising case studies and writing letters, and have been reading about the firm. Wondering if anyone can shed any light on what the one hour is like if they've ever done...
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    • Forum: Interviews Discussion
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    Taylor Vinters 2021 Assessment Day

    Does anybody have any tips for the TV AC? Particularly in terms of interview questions and style?
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    • Forum: Interviews Discussion
  4. Jacob Miller

    Definitive Guide to Law Firm Interviews! *Monday Article Series*

    In this week's (slightly delayed - sorry!) Article, we take a look at law firm interviews. Introduction Almost every law firm’s application process involves some form of interview. This style of interview is designed to find out about your motivations, experiences, skills and characteristics...
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    NRF AC Insight & Prep Tips

    Hi everyone! I recently got an invite to an AC with NRF. This is my very first AC and I'm not sure where to start with my prep or what to expect from the case study, negotiation exercise, and partner interview. If you've done the NRF AC before, or have any general tips on how to prepare, I...
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    • Forum: Interviews Discussion
  6. Jacob Miller

    Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*

    Hi all, please see below the third of my Monday Article Series! This week is my definitive guide to case studies. It's a long one - you might want to go get a coffee and settle in! Introduction This week’s Monday Article will cover how to approach law firm case studies, one of the most...
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    • assessment centre assessment centre case study case studies case study case study interview law firm case study written assessment
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Interviews Discussion
  7. Daniel Boden

    Weil Assessment Centre Tips

    Hi guys, I've had a fair few DMs after my post in the vacation scheme thread about Weil so I figured I'd make a thread here so everyone can have the benefit of any 'knowledge' I've got. The written exercise is okay. It's quite time-pressured and you have to write a note to a client explaining...
  8. Jacob Miller

    Definitive Guide to Assessed Negotiations! *Monday Article Series*

    Hi All! Please see below my Guide to Assessed Negotiation Exercises at Assessment Centres and during Vacation Schemes. This guide has been built from my own experiences of assessed and real-world negotiations as well as having consulted with Grad Rec specialists. This is also the first in a...
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    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
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    AC Bird and Bird

    Hi Guys! I have an Assessment Centre at Bird & Bird for a Trainee Trademark Attorney position. Does anyone have any advice or tips that they could share. Any help would be appreciated! It involves: - Written Assessment - Interview - Group exercise Thanks in advance!
    • NeilJohnson
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    • assessment centre bird & bird bird&bird interview prep written assessment written exercise
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Interviews Discussion
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    Case Study Resources

    Hi, I was wondering if i could please get me some advise regarding TCLA and case study prep. Most AC’s have a case study element. This is not my strongest area and I want to improve it but practising case studies similar to what law firms give. How do you suggest i should go about this...
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    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: General Discussion
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    • Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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    Fladgate AC

    Hi, Has anyone had experience with Fladgate’s assessment centre or has an idea of the structure of it? Dex
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    Negotiation exercise tips

    Hi all, does anyone have any tips on how to approach negotiation group exercises? Any helpful guidance would be much appreciated!
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    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General Discussion
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    CMS Application 2020

    Hey guys, I've applied for the CMS Academy 2020 and had some questions about the whole process. If anyone can answer that would be much appreciated! 1) After the online application form, which test are applicants asked to complete? I've read online that it's a critical reasoning test - I would...
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    Weil AC

    Hi all, I have just been invited to Weil’s AC for their summer VS. I understand that there will be a commercial written exercise, an interview and an office tour. I was wondering if anyone had any tips/ insight into these activities? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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    Baker McKenzie AC

    Has anyone gone through a Baker McKenzie AC? I have one coming up and I really want to do well as I've had a sea full of rejections in my cycles. Any advice is welcome :)
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    Mayer Brown AC

    Has anyone gone through a Mayer Brown AC? I have one coming up and its my first ever AC (and successful application since 2018) so I really want to do well. Any advice is welcome :)
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    Kirkland & Ellis Vac Scheme AC

    Hi all, I have been invited to an assessment day with Kirkland & Ellis for their vacation scheme. I was wondering whether anyone had been to one of their assessment days before and what the day was like i.e. the structure/ general experience etc, and if you have any tips? Thanks!
    • Zoo
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    • assessment centre assessment day interview kirkland & ellis vacation scheme
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Interviews Discussion
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    Assessment Centres

    Hi, I couldn't find a general thread for assessment centres, so I thought I'd start one. My prep will consist of further researching the firm and brushing up on business/political news for commercial awareness questions. Does anyone have any more tips for preparing for an assessment centre...
  20. Ilma M.

    Burges Salmon Assessment Day 2019

    When was your Burges Salmon interview? November 2019 What was it for? Winter Vacation Scheme Please describe the interview process at Burges Salmon. Started at 09:30 finished at 17:00 1. Presentation of the firm; 2. Group exercise. We were divided into the groups of 4. The scenario was...

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