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  1. Harvey

    Slaughter and May TC Interview

    **Will buy a drink for anyone providing information which leads to a successful TC offer!! ;) Hi Guys, I have been granted a gift from the heavens and invited to a final stage interview with Slaughter and May. I was wondering if anyone has experienced the interview before, or know of people...
  2. Harvey

    Baker McKenzie - can we call them Bakers

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew what Baker McKenzie's view on shortening their name in an application. I was thinking to write "Bakers" after the first "Baker McKenzie" in the question. Does anyone have any insight on grad rec's opinion about this Thank you!!!!
  3. Hazal

    Getting familiar with contracts

    Hi Guys, As a non-law student, I haven't had a lot of exposure to contracts but want to get familiar with what they should look like/what to look out for if I'm maybe given one to analyse - specifically in a fictional transaction. Would anyone be able to recommend how to go about doing...

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