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  1. BJosh1928

    Assessment Centre preparation for someone that has no knowledge of law?

    Somehow received assessment centre offers to a few law firms and have made it near to the assessment centre rounds for top law firms (MC firms/US). I applied on a whim as I used to be interested in law but due to familial pressure of not going down that route, for years I just left the idea of...
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    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  2. EMA99

    MoFo 2022 Summer Scheme

    Hello everyone, I've got the Morrison & Foerster summer vac scheme in two weeks. I'm a little nervous and wondered if anyone who has done the spring scheme or a vac scheme at Mofo has any tips? I've combed through the advice on TCLA so have a good grasp of the general tips but want to know if...
  3. J

    How common is it to move from a non-MC/SC City firm to a US firm

    I have a TC at an international City firm but I'm quite interested in exploring a move to a US firm at either on qualification or at a junior level. I was wondering how common this is? How hard is it to move from a non-MC/SC firm to a US one? Is it really dependent on the type of work that you...
  4. E

    Should I mention an interest in dual-qualifying?

    Hey guys, I'm a second-year law student in the UK, seeking a TC in the UK. However, I'm from the United States and I plan to dual-qualify in the US shortly after graduating here. I'm looking for advice on whether that's worth mentioning to firms (particularly smaller American firms like...
  5. J

    US Firms TC Applications/Cover Letters

    Hi all, Does anyone have any tips on the application process for US firms that favour a CV and cover letter application over the standard online form/application questions way? e.g Greenberg Traurig. What should be included in the cover letter? What sources can you use to research such firms...
  6. Daniel Boden

    Brexit updates, news and resources

    Hi guys, The Lawyer magazine recently released a very interesting article following a survey they undertook with law firms regarding their feelings towards Brexit and how it has impacted them so far. Bearing in mind what is currently happening in UK politics, I thought this would be a good time...
  7. Daniel Boden

    Challenges and Opportunities for law firms

    This question often comes up in applications and I think that one opportunity for law firms is expanding into emerging markets such as China. I recently found this article from The Lawyer magazine which I think offers a really good insight into China's Belt and Road initiative and the...
  8. Daniel Boden

    Weil, Gotshal & Manges Vacation Scheme Application Questions

    Hi guys, Having just seen that Weil has opened their Vacation Scheme applications, I thought I'd start a thread to collate people's responses to their questions. Their form seems fairly straightforward with no cover letter but these three questions. 1. Please explain why you have decided to...
  9. B

    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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