Did you do the VI and get answers to these questions -- I am also wondering! thanks
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No i do not have a firm at heart as i do not know anyone. I will be glad if i am recommended anyHiya @Nkanny
The vast majority of the firms on this thread do offer visa sponsorship and SQE preparation funding as well. If you have questions about a particular firm, let us know
Hi, so just to confirm that this cycle does not count as part of the 2 cycles?
Hi, I have an AC coming up and am starting to prepare my commercial question response. Would it be okay to talk about Trump's tariffs and his re-election in general, even though the firm I have an AC it as a UK firm with no offices in the US? I was thinking of linking this back to the countries that the firm does have offices in given the US' power. Thank you!
Personally, the issue with political news are that they often accompanied by some sort of subjectivities and maybe bias. You really don’t want your news to be dead on arrival in someone’s mind. You may want to consider another news that is not subjective at all.
Is anyone still waiting from DLA Piper after passing the WG. I think I passed the test nearly one month ago and then received a follow-up email stating they're still sifting through applications. Should I accept that this is likely to be a PFO bc i've been waiting for ageeeess
If you can relate it to something about the firm or its clients, it should be fine. For example, if they have an international trade practice or shipping, that’s something that will be relevant.
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Hiya @sarahfw
Good luck with your AC! Even though the firm doesn’t have offices in the US, it might still be worth considering the potential impact of Trump’s tariffs or trade policies on the firm’s clients in Europe and the UK. This is particularly worth thinking about given the US’s significant influence on global trade. That said, it’s important to approach this topic thoughtfully and with a neutral, factual tone. To structure your response, I’d suggest the following approach:
- State the policy or trade instrument clearly: Briefly explain what the tariffs or trade reforms involve, ensuring the your interviewers understand the context.
- Highlight specific impacts: Focus on 2-3 concrete ways the policy might affect the firm’s clients in the regions it operates. For example, will it increase costs for clients reliant on imports from the US? Could it disrupt supply chains or even create opportunities for clients in certain sectors?
- Connect to the firm’s role: Explain how the firm is well-positioned to help clients navigate these challenges or opportunities, whether through their expertise in trade law, cross-border transactions, or regulatory compliance.
Their website says they deliver all outcomes post-deadline and the vac scheme window is still open so I assume the former
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