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    Taming the Unicorn: WeWork’s Adam Neumann and SoftBank Reach a Settlement

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Taming the Unicorn: WeWork’s Adam Neumann and SoftBank Reach a Settlement. Please add to the discussion here.
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    Is anyone else just burnt out at this point

    Hi @astra3127 I don't have sage words either except that you are doing really well getting as far as you have. I wonder if you need to consider re-applying to some of your near misses too? It's really important to separate out 'they don't like me' from 'they don't like my answers'. The first...
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    Honestly, I don't even know what I'm doing at this point

    PS https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/law-firms/getting-a-training-contract/application-and-selection-criteria
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    Honestly, I don't even know what I'm doing at this point

    Hi @naila00 You see, you have already found some support. Great resourcefulness! 1 - From 'The Lawyer' in August 2020: DWF: Previously asked for AAB but has dropped this requirement. Freshfields: “We do not have any minimum A level requirements and we do not assess GCSE grades.” Macfarlanes...
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    Comment by 'Alison C' in article 'Fashioning Change: Challenges in the Worlds of Fashion and Beauty'

    And this is China's new 'flagship' Tmall Farfetch store: https://www.alizila.com/farfetchs-new-flagship-launches-on-tmall-luxury-pavilion/
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    Leaving a legal role to get a non legal one?

    It also sounds as if you will benefit from a bit of distance. You might find, during this role, that actually you’d far rather do something a bit less directly on the standard career path. There is no obligation to be a solicitor if it’s not for you. This role could lead you further along that...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    If you are a premium member, catch up with @Alice G's interview webinar from the other night which pretty much covers the foundations for this. I think the recording is going up soon if not already.
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    Comment by 'Alison C' in article 'Fashioning Change: Challenges in the Worlds of Fashion and Beauty'

    After 12 years, Farfetch FINALLY reached profitability this week! https://www.standard.co.uk/business/farfetch-results-revenues-pandemic-lockdown-b921334.html
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    Comment by 'Alison C' in article 'Old School, New Tricks: e-Learning Games Thrive in Covid-19 Pandemic'

    These articles about disabled gamers are on a slightly different tangent but definitely worth a thought, as is the linked Radio 4 programme. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-55811621 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1WqpGzzXwZMMH2D0HRgTlJt/the-disabled-gamers-revolutionising-video-games
  10. Fashioning Change: Challenges in the Worlds of Fashion and Beauty

    Fashioning Change: Challenges in the Worlds of Fashion and Beauty

    Fashioning Change: Challenges in the Worlds of Fashion and Beauty By Alison Catchpole The Story London Fashion Week is traditionally the edgy filling in the New York-Milan-Paris fashion month baguette, with bleary-eyed fashion editors mincing through Heathrow in their finery and dark...
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    Fashioning Change: Challenges in the Worlds of Fashion and Beauty

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    Comment by 'Alison C' in article 'For Love nor Money: The Lucrative World of Online Dating'

    https://subscriptions.finimize.com/content/Q29udGVudFBpZWNlOjI3NjA=/are-bumbles-shares-worth-all-the-buzz This is about whether the shares are worth the 'buzz' - and is clearly analysed. I am sure if you dig a little deeper it will become really clear why this has captured your imagination...
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    Comment by 'Alison C' in article 'For Love nor Money: The Lucrative World of Online Dating'

    It's very pertinent now, during the pandemic, not to mention the recent #MeToo movement. Dating apps are a relatively new phenomenon - and Whitney Wolfe Herd is apparently the world's youngest self-made billionaire. She left her previous high-flying role at Tinder and took out a sexual...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Unfortunately, they gave interviews before their deadline in spite of the previous commitment to being non-rolling - it must just be the pandemic that changed the policy. But if they decided to change it unannounced, presumably that's going to be the case with other firms too and may become the...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi Asil - I'm not one of 'you 3' but recently looked at the Bright Network unit on strengths. It's presented by EY and is handy. https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/academy/module/learning-about-strengths/ Also, CAPP have some useful insights. https://www.strengthsprofile.com/. Plus, the Civil...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    @Jessica Booker knows where the boundaries lie for sure and always gives sound insights. I would (as a 'friend', so addressed) suggest that you pick something you are comfortable to talk about with a complete stranger in a daunting situation. Think through whether this topic will present you in...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    They vet the initial apps before sending out the test invites, so I wouldn't bother them yet. I imagine that, like so many firms this year, they are struggling with the volume. Plus they probably try to get the VSs sorted first - after all, they would want to be using those as a recruitment...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'd recommend Big Wool (Rowan have wool actually called Big Wool) and BIG needles. Very satisfying. Very fast.
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    Withers interview help

    Hi hi - I can't help specifically but AssessmentDay has one or two free numerical tests - those I've practised there are mainly around reading graphs. If you happen to be at U Law, they have a limited number of tests purchased on the Assessment Day website for students to use - it was in a...
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    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!

    Gosh, how lovely. I am so appreciative - I find the forum is such a great place for people to engage in meaningful discussion, and that you have found mine to be potentially helpful is truly heartwarming. Thank you, @Naomi U !
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