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  1. Conclusion of Sam Altman and Open AI

    27 November 2023 Conclusion of Sam Altman and Open AI

    Full Disclosure: Conclusion of Sam Altman and Open AI By Jaysen Sutton Hi Reader 👋🏽, Last week, I wrote about the drama surrounding OpenAI. At the time of writing, the story was moving so fast that I didn’t know what the outcome was going to be. Was Sam going to stay at Microsoft? Were...
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    How to Prepare for a Law Firm Video Interview - A Step by Step Guide! ⭐️

    Hi everyone, I hope you're all having a lovely week so far. 😊 I've had a lot of questions from the community over the last week, asking for advice on how to prepare for a video interview. I wanted to jump into the forum today to share with you our best advice on how to prepare for at video...
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    Clifford Chance - Training Contract 2026/27

    An opportunity to undertake a training contract at the firm, commencing in August 2026/February 2027. Assessment dates: w/c 15 and 22 January 2024. Assessment process: One interview inclusive of a written element, and a group exercise. Apply here by 23 November 2023 at 11:59pm.
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    Dechert - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    Hi @sthop, ah apologies here! I have looked into this for you and unfortunately the information out there seems to be pretty old. My best advice would be to contact UCAS directly to ensure you get the most up to date advice here. @Jessica Booker would you have any knowledge on this?
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    Reed Smith: Open Day (Leeds) - Wednesday 29 November 2023

    An open day at Reed Smith's Leeds office. The firm says: "You'll have the opportunity to hear about our London Trainee vacancies and talk to Partners and Trainees from our London Office. Additionally, you'll find out about our Leeds Office Vacancies and how we drive innovation from there. This...
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    Willkie Farr & Gallagher - Open Day: Tuesday 14 November 2pm-5pm

    An open day at Willkie Farr & Gallagher. The firm says: "You will hear from partners, associates and trainees about our practice areas at Willkie, our hands-on approach to training, working in small teams and the opportunities you will be given. You will also learn about pro bono and community...
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    Willkie Farr & Gallagher - Virtual Event: "How to Make a Successful Application" Monday 6 November 3pm

    A live webinar, hosted by Willkie Farr & Gallagher's Graduate Recruitment Manager, Gemma Baker. The firm says: "This webinar will give you practical, honest and achievable advice on how to refine your applications. This webinar is 90 minutes long, including time for questions." When? Monday 6...
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    BDB Pitmans - Summer Vacation Scheme 2024 (Multiple Offices)

    An opportunity to undertake a vacation scheme at the firm, commencing in 2024. Scheme dates: 17-28 June 2024 Who is eligible to apply: Final year non-law students, penultimate or final year law students or graduates. The firm also welcomes applications from those studying or who have already...
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    TCLA Live Event: 'How To Pass Law Firm Video Interviews' with Reed Smith - Monday 4 December 5pm-6pm

    There it is. The email that you've been waiting for. The firm has progressed you to the next stage! You eagerly scroll down to find out the date of your interview... but wait. There's another hurdle before your face to face interview, a video interview. It's completely normal to feel...
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    Dechert - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    Morning @sthop! My best advice here would be to use the official UCAS tariff points calculator which can be found here - you can input your grades and it will calculate your tariff points for you. 😊
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    TCLA Live Event: 'How to Write a Successful Application to Reed Smith' - Monday 30 October 5pm-6pm

    You're interested in Reed Smith, but you want to know how to make the most of your application. How do you write your application in a way that stands out? Join Jaysen and Reed Smith's Graduate Recruitment Manager, Rebecca Schrod, as they discuss everything that you need to know to make your...
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    Herbert Smith Freehills Vacation Scheme Interview 2023 3

    Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 8:45am: arrival 9:00am: start, split into two groups. My order was 1) Case study prep and interview, 2) competency-based interview, 3) Scenario-based interview, 4) trainee tour and Q&A. Ended at roughly 1.30 pm. Please provide a...
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    Norton Rose Fulbright - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    Hi @catlover123, the firm doesn't specify a time on their website, so I would assume it will be 23:59 on the day of the deadline. My best advice here would be to get this sent off as soon as possible to be safe!
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    TCLA Live Event: 'How to Prepare for a Training Contract in your First Year' - Monday 15 January 5pm-6pm

    Okay, it's your first year of university. You are interested in becoming a commercial lawyer, but you're not really sure where to start. How should you spend your time? What opportunities should you pursue? What should you consider to make sure you are putting your best foot forward? Join...
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    TCLA Live Event: 'How to Stand Out in Law Firm Interviews' - Tuesday 12 December 6pm-7pm

    Your phone goes off. You know that sound - it’s an email notification. You open your inbox and there it is. The email you’ve been waiting for. You tentatively hover over it. Ok, breathe, click… YES! The firm has invited you to an interview! The interview is in two weeks, there’s so much to do...
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    TCLA Live Event: 'The Most Common Mistakes on Law Firm Application Forms' - Wednesday 11 October 12pm-1pm

    This process is tough. You can spend weeks on a law firm application, only to receive a rejection email the next day. What if you were aware of the traps you were falling into at the application stage? The goal of this session is to help you avoid the key mistakes that applicants make. We...
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    White & Case - First-year insight schemes 2024

    An opportunity to attend a two-day insight scheme at the firm, commencing in 2024. Scheme 1: 8 – 9 May 2024 Scheme 2: 15 – 16 May 2024 Who can apply: First-year students from any degree discipline. Apply here by 31 March 2024.
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    White & Case - Open Day: Wednesday 22 November 2023

    An open day at the firm on Wednesday 22 November 2023. The firm says: If you’re curious about working as a City lawyer, our London office open days are a great place to find out more. You’ll learn more about White & Case, and meet our current trainees, associates and partners. Learn about City...
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    White & Case - Open Day: Tuesday 14 November 2023

    An open day at the firm on Thursday 14 November 2023. The firm says: If you’re curious about working as a City lawyer, our London office open days are a great place to find out more. You’ll learn more about White & Case, and meet our current trainees, associates and partners. Learn about City...
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    King & Spalding - Training Contract 2025/26

    An opportunity to undertake a training contract at the firm, commencing in 2025/26. The firm says: "We welcome applications from students who are available to commence their training contract in March 2025, or March/September 2026. Financial sponsorship of the SQE fees will be offered to...

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