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Shakespeare Martineau Application Question

KiranP

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Hi everyone, I am about to apply to SM for a TC and the first question is 'Our ambition at Shakespeare Martineau is to be in the Top 30 Law Firms in the UK by 2025. Please identify two of the areas of law that we practice, and advise on the actions those teams should take to enable them to play their part in achieving our goal. Your answer should give consideration to the markets they operate in, and any current and upcoming issues which may provide both challenges and opportunities in achieving this outcome.'
I am not sure how to specifically address the Top 30 in 4 years part. I have a lot of awareness of what's going on in the real estate and commercial law markets for example but any ideas on how to translate this to becoming a Top 30 law firm through internal action would really help!
 

Sonia_Kawaii

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    Hi everyone, I am about to apply to SM for a TC and the first question is 'Our ambition at Shakespeare Martineau is to be in the Top 30 Law Firms in the UK by 2025. Please identify two of the areas of law that we practice, and advise on the actions those teams should take to enable them to play their part in achieving our goal. Your answer should give consideration to the markets they operate in, and any current and upcoming issues which may provide both challenges and opportunities in achieving this outcome.'
    I am not sure how to specifically address the Top 30 in 4 years part. I have a lot of awareness of what's going on in the real estate and commercial law markets for example but any ideas on how to translate this to becoming a Top 30 law firm through internal action would really help!
    Did you manage to figure something out for this question? I'm stuck haha
     

    Rehan

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    Hi everyone, I am about to apply to SM for a TC and the first question is 'Our ambition at Shakespeare Martineau is to be in the Top 30 Law Firms in the UK by 2025. Please identify two of the areas of law that we practice, and advise on the actions those teams should take to enable them to play their part in achieving our goal. Your answer should give consideration to the markets they operate in, and any current and upcoming issues which may provide both challenges and opportunities in achieving this outcome.'
    I am not sure how to specifically address the Top 30 in 4 years part. I have a lot of awareness of what's going on in the real estate and commercial law markets for example but any ideas on how to translate this to becoming a Top 30 law firm through internal action would really help!
    Hey guys, I am stuck on this question, can anyone pls help me. Please can you private message me here or respond to this post? What advice would you give to Shakespeare Martineau to help us meet our ambition of becoming a top 30 law firm by 2025? Within your answer, consider what challenges the firm may face in achieving this goal and advise on what can be put in place to mitigate these. Many thanks guys. Regards Rehan
     
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    Eye of the Sun

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    Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone has recently done Shakespeare Martineau's critical thinking and verbal reasoning tests? If you have any tips or recommendations I would appreciate it!
     

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