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    Restructuring

    When working on restructuring/insolvency, why is it important for a law firm to have strong links to fund/financial advisers? Is it simply to help with the financial considerations of how to restructure? I'm thinking in terms of Kirkland and Ellis
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    Pro bono work

    Thank you!
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    Pro bono work

    Sorry that this is a basic question, but what commercial factors motivate a law firm to do pro bono work? I have heard that this question came up in a recent interview. These are just a few ideas I have but I would be keen to see what anyone else thinks! 1. Strengthen existing client...
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    Clifford Chance interview

    Hi, thank you for asking, I have my AC on the 11th of February. I have friends who interviewed this week though who are still waiting.
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    DLA Piper AC

    Yes, I have experienced consulting work for myself at University and tbh it seems quite similar to skills I use now as a paralegal e.g research, drafting and commercial awareness. Can you see any particular differences from your experience as a trainee?
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    DLA Piper AC

    Could I ask what would be the differing skillset required in consultancy, perhaps a more sales based approach?
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    DLA Piper Application

    As just a little bit of advice from my previous AC for those who have upcoming interviews, it is not wise to split into smaller sub groups during the group exercise :)
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    DLA Piper AC

    Thank you, very helpful!
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    DLA Piper AC

    Thank you Alice, I was thinking it could help more exciting work come to the firm from clients who may otherwise use the legal arm of the big four accountancy firms? Also, would it feed into DLA Piper's overall strategy to be true business partners to their clients by taking a more holistic...
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    DLA Piper AC

    How will a firm creating a new consulting arm impact upon the work of trainees? As it drives to become an all in one services provider?
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    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    How will a firm creating a new consulting arm impact upon the work of trainees? As it drives to become an all in one services provider?
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    why this firm?

    Is talking about the London's office expertise in fintech too niche to mention as a draw to DLA Piper? I am particularly interested in its involvement in the FCA's regulatory sandbox through two projects. I completed my masters dissertation on the future of fintech regulation in relation to...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi, When answering a question about what I enjoy from paralegal work, does it make sense to mention the collaborative approach, the variety of work and the opportunity to produce a tangible output to be used by an associate/client?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi, When answering a question about what I enjoy from paralegal work, does it make sense to mention the collaborative approach, the variety of work and the opportunity to produce a tangible output to be used by an associate/client?
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    Explaining interest in firm

    Sorry for all the questions on this, this is an area I fell short on at a previous AC so I want to give a really good answer this time :)
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    Energy sector trends

    Amazing, thank you!
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    I was wondering how to tackle this interview question. How would you react if your fellow trainee took on too much work? These are a few of initial thoughts: A similar example arose during my consultancy project with {..}. One of my colleagues wished to broaden her experiences and so was...
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    Explaining interest in firm

    I was wondering how should you talk about an interest in a particular practice area without making it seem like ruling out others to a certain extent?
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    Energy sector trends

    Thank you, this is so helpful!
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi Dheepa, Thank you for this answer, a very useful approach. However, I am struggling to find particular things which differentiate between Clifford Chance and DLA Piper as they operate in very similar sectors and have very similar expertise For example, CC has a very close supervisory...

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