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    M&A Case studies

    You'll also want to consider whether it should be an asset (going concern) or share purchase. Consider how you finance it, whether the assets or important parts of the Target are actually located in the Target, payment structure, etc. For a joint venture, you'll want to consider how the joint...
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    Academic References

    It would be wise to contact your LPC tutor first, to see whether they would be available to make a reference for you if they are requested to do so by the firms.
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    Dechert App Question

    Yes, it is asking why Clients are instructing Dechert over its competitors (or perhaps just instructing Dechert in a vacuum) and you need to provide three key reasons. You are also told you cannot use the generic points that: Dechert is working on the most challenging matters (headlining...
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    Slaughter and May TC Response Time

    Exceptionally the next day / Normally 2 weeks
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    Travers Smith questions

    For my own (successful) application, I had the cover letter "Why Me" Section set out in a summarised-esque format and I focused on commentary discussing how I could add value to the firm by pulling upon a range of things that may not normally fit into the two above questions. For example, you...
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    White & Case online form

    The firm has a large international network that often has to work with each other on transactions. International secondments allow trainees to feel more involved with the international culture, workflow and strategy of the firm. It also helps develop your appreciation for how things may operate...
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    White & Case online form

    I write in prose - I think it's generally received better (as long as it is concise).
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I had to present on a topic. After that, the interview generally revolved around my motivations and my extracurricular activities. I wasn't asked any competency questions. You then get to ask questions at the end.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Clifford Chance still operates on a non-rolling basis. Although I think firms like Freshfields, although they say they are non-rolling, do appear to look at applications before the deadline closes and have sent interview invites before the deadline has closed. So you'll have to be careful!
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    Clifford Chance Application Question

    It should be something along the lines of this (although the exact wording has likely changed): "You have told us about your academic achievements and work experience and now, in no more than 600 words, we are keen to hear more about you. This should include your extra-curricular activities...
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    Clifford Chance Application Question

    I think there are two approaches that have both been successful. For myself, I preferred to talk concisely (STAR / CAR structure) about 5 different points. I wanted the firm to get to see a wide range of things that I had going on. This included Society positions, academics, personal awards and...
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    Slaughter and May TC Interview

    I don't think you need to have a literal heading like "Introduction". But if it is appropriate to summarise the background, you could have "Background". Although, these articles tend to be rather commercial and doesn't require you to summarise some 'story'. For example, I was given a bundle on...
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    Slaughter and May TC Interview

    The written exercise tends to be a client / internal memo (not sure if they've changed it since last year). Meaning, you need to utilise headings and a concise writing style. Your headings are whatever appropriately breaks down an issue and explains it well.
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    Slaughter and May TC Interview

    Hi Harvey, Sorry for the late response. I know a few others that have received positive offers early. I know a lot more that haven't as well. Abstruser has pretty much got it spot on. The only thing I'd like to add is that you shouldn't worry too much. A lot of my friends had to wait for their...
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    Slaughter and May TC Interview

    I received my offer the day after
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    Allen & Overy app - 2018/19

    Yeah they do. My friend has applied for three years in a row and each application question has more or less changed. Some questions changing into completely new questions, whilst others being tweaked a bit only.
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    Slaughter and May TC Interview

    They're already sending out interviews. Perhaps you're unsuccessful and they have not updated your application status or are holding onto it until after having completed some interviews to see if they need to look at more people (hopefully the latter rather than the former). It is unlikely they...
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    Slaughter and May 2021 Training Contract

    You could try reading a bundle of articles (from different sources) on a particular subject and then create a client memo. You could then get that client memo reviewed by someone.
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    Slaughter and May 2021 Training Contract

    You'll be given some materials and you'll have to write a client memo. You'll also be given an article to read before your partner interview (two partners). The partner interview will be broken down into half about you, your motivations and typical questions. The other half will be challenging...
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    Freshfields Personal statement

    I should have prefaced that I was talking in generalities. You definitely have substantial experience! Although, I think an open-mind is good given that you'll be able to compare different departments, their unique culture, different types of work, etc, when you're rotating through different...

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