A couple of Fried Frank lawyers recently joined my firm and I was shocked Frank wasn't pronounced "Franc" (i.e. with a French accent)! I had always read it like that in my head and was rather embarrassed in our first conversation - way to make a good first impression haha
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I just wanna know how Frank got Fried and why a law firm was named after him
Then is a completely random question but why does everyone say that MC firms are having a hard time breaking into the US market when from my perspective they’re doing quite well... CC and linklaters both rank higher than Shearman & Sterling in the Vault rankings for US-wide so are they really struggling that much??
Anyone still not heard from CRS or Stephenson Hardwoood?
Travers rejection post-interview. Thought I did ok so bit shocked tbh
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I haven't heard back from them either, I don't think anyone has! They should definitely get back to us by the end of this week as their ACs are meant to start next week!
Same (London office) I emailed with some supplementary info and they said they should get back to us within the next couple of weeks
Is anyone else annoyed when firms advertise paralegal roles specifically for those that have secured TC roles.. which is a lot of firms. A lot of people want to be paralegals or they haven’t yet secured a TC yet the paralegal roles are given to people who have already got a great job lined up..
how about when they say a job is entry level then ask for 7 years paralegal experience ...........
Just got an email with a Travers vs offer! I’m slightly in shock as I thought I’d done awfully in the interview but trying not to convince myself they made a mistake and got me confused with someone else
Four hour assessment centre for one firm this morning and final partner interview for another firm this afternoon. Is it too early for wine + pajamas?
Never too early for wine and Pyjamas!!!!
Also received a Travers rejection post-interview 
thought I did well tbh
The email wasn't particularly helpful, anyway we can get feedback?
thought I did well tbhThe email wasn't particularly helpful, anyway we can get feedback?
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