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    Why is A&O considered cutting edge?

    And how does this trasnslate into trainee work?
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    What actually is a trainees role in an M&A transaction- why is collaborative skills important to this?

    Hey guys, Writing an application about applying skills to a trainee role and I am talking about using collaboration/ communication within transaction and leasing between different departments in a firm. feedback I got was more information on what a trainees role is in a an M&A transaction and...
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    Advice on Shearman & Sterling Open Day Application

    I have just written my first draft for an open day application and I was hoping to get some feedback on it. Please use this space to outline why you would like to attend an Open Day with Shearman & Sterling (London) LLP. (250) Meeting Shearman & Sterling (Shearman) at The Legal Cheek Law...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can anyone direct me open day application examples!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey can I ASK HOW YOU approached the second part of A&O app about applying skills as trainee
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Could anyone help me with how you would approach this question (the first is what skills you have developed through work/ extra curricular etc): Outline how you would apply these skills to the trainee role at A&O, in order to be successful. (250 words). Should you discuss tasks you would do or...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know where I can find a successful open day application example?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey how did you approach the skills question? How much did you write for each experience?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Jessica Booker For A&O winter vac scheme question 'Please describe the key learnings/skills you’ve gained through work experience, positions of responsibility, personal experience or extracurricular activities. (250 words),' should we focus on a few experiences and what we did/ skills learnt or...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For A&O winter vac scheme question 'Please describe the key learnings/skills you’ve gained through work experience, positions of responsibility, personal experience or extracurricular activities. (250 words),' I am struggling to fit my experiences/skills in. How many skills have people focused on?
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    Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2021/2022 - Law Firm List with Opening and Closing Dates

    Has anyone else tried to access application for a number of firms (BCLP/ Shearman) and the application page says all the deadlines have passed? I don't understand if I am looking at the wrong page
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Can someone remind me how to approach news stories, in relation to preparation for an AC? Is there specific things/ angles I should be thinking about as I read them and prepare?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    @Jessica Booker If Freshfields have started sending out their AC invites, will they send them all at once? Or is it likely there may be batches?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Congratulation. I guess this means its a no for me!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Does anyone have some general AC preparation tips? I feel a bit overwhelmed with the resources and advice on here. Are there some core things I can focus on generally, regardless of the firm? Any advice much appreciated :)
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    So confused because I have only see one person say they have been offered an AC, whereas I expected more people to have got one from TCLA! Starting to think PFO which will be SO frustrating because I really thought my app was good AND I actually did well in the WG for once 😂 WHAT WILL IT TAKE!!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Me again! Has ANYONE heard back from Freshfields post-WG? I completed mine on the 23 July and I've heard nothing!!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back from Freshfields post WG?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anyone who has requested their Freshfields WG benchmark result, would you share what you achieved?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Only one person so far has heard on here. I'm not giving up hope!!!!

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