Search results

  1. Daniel Boden

    White & Case open days application section

    Including it would be better than leaving it I'd say! Just briefly describe what you did/learnt on the open day and any skills you improved and that'll be fine. I think it's like an additional work experience section tbh
  2. Daniel Boden

    Free TCLA memberships

    Timed that pretty well then! ;)
  3. Daniel Boden

    Free TCLA memberships

    Thanks a lot Selma! Happy that some people found my comments useful :)
  4. Daniel Boden

    Law Firm Cover Letter

    Yes, so instead of just 'Why law', I did two smaller paragraphs with 'why law' and then 'why commercial law' if that makes sense.
  5. Daniel Boden

    Law Firm Cover Letter

    Hi Will, I basically used the same structure as Naomi for my cover letters to White & Case and to Clifford Chance so think that's a reasonable way of going about it. When saying why me in paragraph 3, that's where I used the STAR technique when giving examples of my skills but other than that I...
  6. Daniel Boden

    Macfarlanes Assessment Centre

    Ginny this is great - thank you so much!
  7. Daniel Boden

    Macfarlanes Assessment Centre

    Hi Hazal, that would be amazing if you could! Thank you so much :)
  8. Daniel Boden

    Law Firm Cover Letter

    What firm is this for?
  9. Daniel Boden

    Work experience application section

    I normally just described the tasks I did during the work experience. Having spoken to multiple gradrec teams they all the same thing: they just want to know what you did but I also add what I learned/skills I improved etc.
  10. Daniel Boden

    Name-dropping

    Whilst having the discussion with the firm's lawyers will stand you in good stead, and help to differentiate yourself from other candidates, I wouldn't say that it would put you at a disadvantage. That said, if you can reach out to some of their lawyers via LinkedIn I would definitely give it a...
  11. Daniel Boden

    Linklaters Winter Vacation Scheme

    I included it as a separate paragraph just to show that I have clearly answered the question if that makes sense!
  12. Daniel Boden

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

    Thanks Selma! Appreciate it :)
  13. Daniel Boden

    Macfarlanes Assessment Centre

    Hi guys, I just wondered if anyone knew the structure of the Macfarlanes Assessment centre and how to impress? If anyone had any hints/tips for me or knows anyone who has partaken in the assessment day before, that would be much appreciated :) Thanks a lot, Daniel
  14. Daniel Boden

    Firm updates following submission of applications

    Thanks a lot AJ! Now the preparation begins...
  15. Daniel Boden

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

    Heard back from Macfarlanes today (2/11/18) for a summer vacation scheme and I have been invited to an AC in early January. I applied on 19/10/18 so they were pretty quick getting back to me. Haven't heard back from any of the other firms (that use rolling recruitment) I have applied to just yet.
  16. Daniel Boden

    Firm updates following submission of applications

    Heard back from Macfarlanes today (2/11/18) for a summer vacation scheme and I have been invited to an AC in early January. I applied on 19/10/18 so they were pretty quick getting back to me. Haven't heard back from any of the other firms (that use rolling recruitment) I have applied to just yet.
  17. Daniel Boden

    HSF open day details?

    I think every open day is important as it gives you the opportunity to a) meet the graduate recruitment team and more importantly b) allows you to differentiate yourself from other candidates as you can really demonstrate an interest in the firm. Moreover, it will give you an insight that not...
  18. Daniel Boden

    Corporate M&A

    I would say the size of the deal teams, the lawyers they have at the firm (band 1, recognised practitioners through chambers and partners etc.), the international nature of their transactions, famous clients... there are so many different types of M&A so perhaps you could narrow it down a bit...
  19. Daniel Boden

    What do you need to know about the Budget 2018 for a law firm interview?

    Massive thanks for this Jaysen - this is so so helpful!
  20. Daniel Boden

    Dress Code -law fair toda

    I would say a suit is the safe bet to be honest - you can't go wrong with one!

About Us

The Corporate Law Academy (TCLA) was founded in 2018 because we wanted to improve the legal journey. We wanted more transparency and better training. We wanted to form a community of aspiring lawyers who care about becoming the best version of themselves.

Newsletter

Discover the most relevant business news, access our law firm analysis, and receive our best advice for aspiring lawyers.

    Share this page

    Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2022 XenForo Ltd. | Style and add-ons by ThemeHouse | Community services from Audentio
    Top Bottom