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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Shaz" data-source="post: 24881" data-attributes="member: 3219">Fifth PostSo I’ve recently had a few PMs regarding the Cooley AC so congratulations for those who made it through! I thought I’d make a post so that all the information is in one place.<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Firstly, you arrive in the Cooley office where you should show yourself to be personable and interact with the other candidates. They are watching you! Smile and seem enthusiastic as I was praised for this in my feedback.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">You are led into a room where the outline of the day is presented to you. Maintain your enthusiasm/attention throughout is my only advice.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">GROUP EXERCISE – Last year in the group exercise (6-8 people), the main task is advising the board of directors whether they should take-over a smaller tech company (be mindful of Cooley's expertise in tech). You are provided with reading material and will discuss this in your group. Make sure your voice is heard and you feed in ideas that add value. Having a basic understanding of M&A/Private equity and SWOT analysis is key here. Allow others to speak but also don't let others undermine you. Taking the role as time-keeper is actually quite good in this instance.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Throughout discussions, news articles/reports are provided to the team. You essentially have to conduct due diligence on these reports you receive. Be critical of the reports that you receive. E.g. when were they published/by whom etc.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"> Prior to presenting, you will get a short break with your team.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">You will have to present to the board whether the company should buy-out the smaller tech company. Make sure you are confident and remain engaged throughout, even when your team is speaking.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">You will then have networking lunch with trainees/partners. Remain engaged but I found this to be the most relaxing part of the day.</li> </ol>I did not make it through the group exercise so I can’t tell you what they will question you on in interviews. But I recall that there were 4(?) separate interviews.Good luck all and hope this helps?</blockquote>

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