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<blockquote data-quote="Zahra" data-source="post: 8323" data-attributes="member: 1065">To anyone else interested, a very kind person sent me this info in response to my above Qs:&quot;I went to an Open Day at CC's Dubai office and here are my main takeaways:<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Most important tip: emphasize your long-term affinity to the Middle East and show your commitment to law!</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Most of our presentations were on legal technology. One of the benefits of smaller offices if that they get to pilot new initiatives before rolling it out elsewhere. A lot of NQ associates are able to play a big role in the Dubai technology team.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">CC has been in the UAE since 1975. Only two other international law firms (Clyde &amp; Co and Dentons arrived earlier) — this is crucial. English law is very important in the UAE and you will want to train at a place that has been around the longest.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">In CC Dubai Corporate, Banking, Real Estate, and Disputes are the most important. Fun fact: senior associates have been able to speak in front of DIFC courts, which is kind of neat as solicitors don't usually get a chance to do that.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Graduate recruitment for Dubai is made out of 3 people (2 in Dubai, 1 in London) — the two I talked to really emphasize CC's collegial culture and lockstep remuneration. So that might be something to mention. The benefit of working in Dubai is getting more hands-on experience at an early stage.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">We looked at a practice case study. If I were you, I would review organization formation structures, different forms of financing, how acquisitions can be pursued. Our exercise cumulated in a &quot;client pitch,&quot; so having that orientation is important.&quot;</li>
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[QUOTE="Zahra, post: 8323, member: 1065"] To anyone else interested, a very kind person sent me this info in response to my above Qs: "I went to an Open Day at CC's Dubai office and here are my main takeaways: [LIST] [*]Most important tip: emphasize your long-term affinity to the Middle East and show your commitment to law! [*]Most of our presentations were on legal technology. One of the benefits of smaller offices if that they get to pilot new initiatives before rolling it out elsewhere. A lot of NQ associates are able to play a big role in the Dubai technology team. [*]CC has been in the UAE since 1975. Only two other international law firms (Clyde & Co and Dentons arrived earlier) — this is crucial. English law is very important in the UAE and you will want to train at a place that has been around the longest. [*]In CC Dubai Corporate, Banking, Real Estate, and Disputes are the most important. Fun fact: senior associates have been able to speak in front of DIFC courts, which is kind of neat as solicitors don't usually get a chance to do that. [*]Graduate recruitment for Dubai is made out of 3 people (2 in Dubai, 1 in London) — the two I talked to really emphasize CC's collegial culture and lockstep remuneration. So that might be something to mention. The benefit of working in Dubai is getting more hands-on experience at an early stage. [*]We looked at a practice case study. If I were you, I would review organization formation structures, different forms of financing, how acquisitions can be pursued. Our exercise cumulated in a "client pitch," so having that orientation is important." [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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