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  1. Daniel Boden

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

    Interesting, I guess all you can do is try and learn from it, make a note of the questions that they asked so that when you come to your next AC, you'll be in an even stronger position and will have even more confidence that you'll nail it! The feedback will be very useful for this reason - keep...
  2. Daniel Boden

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

    Very sorry to hear Hazal - would be curious to know what your feedback says as, like others have said, you come across as a strong candidate... How did you feel the day went? Were you happy when you came out of it?
  3. Daniel Boden

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

    I would send them an email to double check. But at least that's somewhat positive!
  4. Daniel Boden

    Why Private Equity?

    Indeed, knew there was one I'd forgotten haha
  5. Daniel Boden

    Why Private Equity?

    I would say Freshfields, Latham & Watkins and Clifford Chance all have very good private equity practices (all are ranked band 1 by chambers and partners for high end private equity)
  6. Daniel Boden

    How to approach this 600 word question for Clifford Chance

    And you Hazal! I submitted mine around 6 weeks ago and passed the Watson Glaser so have just been waiting till the 16th December...
  7. Daniel Boden

    How to approach this 600 word question for Clifford Chance

    You're right in that it's there only specific question but they also leave the option of adding a cover letter/references etc. as additional documents. I think adding a cover letter would be the correct thing to do and certainly won't hinder your application. Re the question itself, I tried to...
  8. Daniel Boden

    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    If you introduce yourself in the 'Welcome' thread that'll give you 5 easy points which is a start :)
  9. Daniel Boden

    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    Hmm do you reckon it's worth me asking the Graduate Recruitment team? Or should I just wait it out...
  10. Daniel Boden

    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    Interesting... when did you apply? Perhaps I'll find out this week
  11. Daniel Boden

    Winter Vacation Scheme 2018 Thread

    Has anyone heard anything from Weil? I applied a month ago today and have heard nothing and am curious as supposedly they use rolling recruitment...
  12. Daniel Boden

    Day spent at a firm-why that firm?

    Hi Lauren, I always try and say something like this: 'Furthermore, I attended *insert work experience and firm name* in *date*, where I had the opportunity to network with representatives from *firm name*. I was pleasantly surprised to hear that the firm prioritises *insert reason why you liked...
  13. Daniel Boden

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

    How do you find out? Is it a phone call or an email? Fingers are crossed for you!
  14. Daniel Boden

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

    God, hopefully they'll put you out of your misery soon! (Meant in the nicest way possible haha)
  15. Daniel Boden

    Brexit updates, news and resources

    Of course! Please feel free :)
  16. Daniel Boden

    Brexit updates, news and resources

    I believe the advice is relevant for a 'no deal' Brexit - hopefully, it doesn't come to that! I've included the link below: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/support-services/brexit-and-the-legal-sector/
  17. Daniel Boden

    Brexit updates, news and resources

    Hi guys, The Lawyer magazine recently released a very interesting article following a survey they undertook with law firms regarding their feelings towards Brexit and how it has impacted them so far. Bearing in mind what is currently happening in UK politics, I thought this would be a good time...
  18. Daniel Boden

    Training Contracts for Beginners

    My pleasure - hope you're able to figure out the arrangements!

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