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    I am an Associate at a Global Law Firm. Ask me Anything!

    Hi @LM - thank you for doing this thread! I have two questions: Firstly, can you go into a bit more detail about the tasks you did in your Antitrust seat (like legal research and merger filings)? And how did this seat help your understanding of M&A? Secondly, what sort of technical knowledge...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Great to see so many candidates receiving WG test and VI invites :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    The interview is quite personality focused in my opinion, so you'll get questions like what makes you stand out, what are your three best qualities, why did you do this particular bit of work experience etc.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Yes Dan! Over the moon for you and thoroughly deserved :D
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    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    Due Diligence is such an entertaining read - always enjoy reading it during breakfast!
  6. J

    Leveraged finance transaction

    This is amazing Dan!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Personally, your story is one of the best, if not the best, source of motivation for me heading into interviews this summer Alice :) I'm sure others feel similarly to me!
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    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    Thanks for this post Dan, it's very helpful :) Could you share the link if possible?
  9. J

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    So sorry to hear this Helena. Sending you positive thoughts, and hope you get through this :)
  10. J

    BPP GDL

    Hi Anna, I'm doing the GDL at BPP too but in person :) There's no common social media group but I can keep you in the loop! Feel free to PM me
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you for this Jessica, your post provides everyone with much needed clarity/ calmness as to why the next few months will be uncertain regarding apps/ TCs etc :)
  12. J

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    This is amazing news and you thoroughly deserve it! Congrats Dan, make sure you celebrate :D
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    So proud of you Alice. You've been such an inspiring member of this forum, and I can't think of anyone more deserving. Make sure you celebrate this incredible achievement :D I am buzzing for you!!
  14. J

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Still waiting on Gibson Dunn, but highly doubtful tbf.
  15. J

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    This is really brutal on you. I hope you recognise that you did amazingly well to receive the offer and that you stay positive :) as mentioned before, everything happens for a reason!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Has anyone heard from Weil post-AC for summer?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Your stories are inspiring and reassuring, thank you for sharing :)
  18. J

    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Another fantastic achievement, congratulations! :D
  19. J

    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    This is an incredible achievement, congratulations! :)

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