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Dechert application form

Nellyz

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Hello everyone.

can someone help me or provide tips on how to answer the first question of Dechert application?;

Dechert is frequently retained to work on the most challenging matters, and prides itself on its ability to deliver premium legal services and sound business judgment to its clients. In your opinion, other than the above, what are the three key reasons why our clients instruct us?

I would highly appreciate you time and help. :)
 

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    Hello everyone.

    can someone help me or provide tips on how to answer the first question of Dechert application?;

    Dechert is frequently retained to work on the most challenging matters, and prides itself on its ability to deliver premium legal services and sound business judgment to its clients. In your opinion, other than the above, what are the three key reasons why our clients instruct us?

    I would highly appreciate you time and help. :)

    Some things you may want to look into:
    - International approach/what that means for clients
    - Practice area strengths/industry focus
    - Use of technology/value-added services
     

    Nellyz

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    Dec 17, 2019
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    Jaysen, Thanks a lot of your answer and commitment on helping us to work on our applications.

    May I ask you how to approach the his question in writing (structure) as i have done my research but don’t know how to use them.

    also, is there any advice you can give in concern of how to study the market and understand who are their (Dechert for example) competitors and how they could improve or what distinguish them?

    Thank you!
     

    Frank

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    Dec 12, 2018
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    Jaysen, Thanks a lot of your answer and commitment on helping us to work on our applications.

    May I ask you how to approach the his question in writing (structure) as i have done my research but don’t know how to use them.

    also, is there any advice you can give in concern of how to study the market and understand who are their (Dechert for example) competitors and how they could improve or what distinguish them?

    Thank you!


    https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/best-way-to-research-law-firm.994/
    https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/training-contract-applications-the-2018-guide/
     

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