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  1. Camilla Gionso

    Application mistake

    Hi everyone, I have recently submitted an application, and reviewing it just now I have noticed that the last word of an answer was cut, even though it is within the word limit (just checked in a word document). Has this ever happened to anyone of you? Would you recommend contacting the...
  2. Camilla Gionso

    Summer Vacation Scheme Thread 2019

    Thanks Salma, I’ll wait some time then.
  3. Camilla Gionso

    Summer Vacation Scheme Thread 2019

    Hi guys, not sure this is the right place to post this, but I took Weil's critical reasoning test on 20th of December and I still haven't heard back from them. I know Christmas holidays have been in between, but would you advise sending an email to check if I took the test correctly? Or they...
  4. Camilla Gionso

    'Areas of law you are interested in' question

    Hi everyone, I am completing an open day application, and one of the questions asks me to provide the areas of law I am interested in learning about and why. Would it be better to mention some areas of law where the firm is particularly strong in, or honestly answering the question without...
  5. Camilla Gionso

    The Middle East - Business Stories/Links

    Really nice article which explains US sanctions on Iran's oil: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/05/world/middleeast/iran-sanctions-explained.html
  6. Camilla Gionso

    Private Equity Resources and Trends

    Brexit effects on UK PE: https://www.ft.com/content/72ef5dbe-ff88-11e8-aebf-99e208d3e521
  7. Camilla Gionso

    Free TCLA memberships

    Thank you @Salma !
  8. Camilla Gionso

    Free TCLA memberships

    Thanks a lot Jaysen! Was not expecting this! :)
  9. Camilla Gionso

    The Middle East - Business Stories/Links

    You may also want to have a look at 'The Middle East Eye'. It's a website based in London which covers the latest news concerning Middle East. I found it very interesting as you can click on an hashtag (for instance, #Khashoggi), and it lists all news and essays related to it. Here's the link...
  10. Camilla Gionso

    The Middle East - Business Stories/Links

    Read this article just yesterday on Qatar leaving OPEC. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/10/opinion/qatar-leaving-opec-saudi-arabia-blockade-failure.html
  11. Camilla Gionso

    Where should a law firm open its next office?

    https://www.economist.com/leaders/2018/10/27/what-the-world-can-learn-from-australia Read this a couple of weeks ago. Quite general but gives a good starting point on Australia.
  12. Camilla Gionso

    Case Study 2: M&A analysis

    Hi @Jaysen Are you still reviewing case studies? Thank you.
  13. Camilla Gionso

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hi @Daniel Boden (sorry me again). Is this for their summer vacation scheme? Thanks.
  14. Camilla Gionso

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hey @Daniel Boden, as I have to compete this online test too, I was wondering how this actually works: do they consider your application only if you pass the test? What scorse do you have to achieve? Thanks :)
  15. Camilla Gionso

    Summer Vacation Scheme Thread 2019

    Hi everyone, I have been struggling with Linklaters question 'what are the two major changes and industry disruptions that could impact Linklaters and our clients'. Would you approach this question as a general 'disruptions in legal world', or do I specifically have to tie my answer to...
  16. Camilla Gionso

    Weekly Commercial Awareness Thread

    I meant to ask, do you think that tech sell-offs influence the oil price negatively?
  17. Camilla Gionso

    Weekly Commercial Awareness Thread

    Jaysen - this may sound like a stupid question, but can we say that oil and tech sell-offs are getting more connected?
  18. Camilla Gionso

    Extra-Curriculars

    Sometimes they have research/ secretary openings! But yeah other than that they need some legal knowledge..

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