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  1. al97

    My Daily Commitment

    13 Sep - Commercial Awareness - Energy sector FT link: https://www.ft.com/content/e4f1ef39-42aa-428e-a358-a0f1431213e2 Topic: BP’s CEO resigned BP’s CEO, Looney, suddenly resigned following his failure to disclose a personal relationship with a colleague, which caused the company’s share...
  2. al97

    My Daily Commitment

    12 Sep - Commercial Awareness - Tech sector FT link: https://www.ft.com/content/770e58b1-a299-4b7b-a129-bded8649a43b Topic: Tension between tech regulators and Big Tech in the context of Data Privacy WhatsApp threatened to pull out from the UK because the proposal of protecting users actually...
  3. al97

    My Daily Commitment

    Hi I will be creating a thread here to post daily updates to keep myself accountable. With this, I hope to motivate fellow applicants as daily commitments takes a lot of resilience. Plus, you may be able to benefit on the information I post here as I intend to focus on two aspects on this...
  4. al97

    Open Day Application

    Hi, I planned to apply for a few Open Days and I wonder if members here can help me out as this is my first time. The questions are more/less the same: What do you hope to gain from this OD? (300 words) I plan to mention 3 facts: 2 about the firm's practice areas and 1 about its training/seat...
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    covington & burlington

    Hi, I noticed there isn't a profile of Covington on the law firm profile course. May I know if TCLA plans to add one?
  6. al97

    Application assistance - from BCC at A-Level to a TC at a top 25 firm

    Hi, it's so kind of you! I'm interested to apply to OC (interest in tech) for a vac scheme and I'm also from a non-RG. I would love to hear more about: - what experiences did you get to compensate for academics - how many firms did you apply to in each cycle - how did you improve in each...
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    Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

    I see, thank you lots!
  8. al97

    Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

    Hi members, I have a question. This is my first time applying to AO so I have 2 questions: 1. I'm not seeing the regular app questions (e.g. why AO, why commercial law, news story). Am I missing it somewhere or did they remove such requirement? 2. SJT. I thought SJT is a series of question...
  9. al97

    Finding Paralegal Roles

    Hi may I know what is OP? Thank you
  10. al97

    Finding Paralegal Roles

    Hi Jake, thank you for being transparent about your journey. It's a relief to hear that I'm not alone. I kept seeing people on Linkedin with stellar paralegal experience at top firms, especially US firms. I have been resilient in applying for TC and paralegal roles, running in parallel. I have...
  11. al97

    Finding Paralegal Roles

    Hello, my apologies for the delay in replying. I was preparing for a potential AC and I wanted to type a proper message to express my gratitude. Your advice is incredibly useful. I can resonate with a few points that you mention. I'm not sure if this is too much to ask, is there any chance we...
  12. al97

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Thank you Jess!!!
  13. al97

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    This is incredibly useful! Thank you Gemma!
  14. al97

    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi Gemma, thanks a lot for taking the time to answer. Just a follow-up on no.1 1. I understand your emphasis on the skills. If I can give an example, say I'm trying to highlight my project management skills as a crime team paralegal, will it be a good idea to add something as such? "Having...
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi Gemma, I have a few questions: 1. Is it okay to tailor my work experiences to the firm? For example, for the 250 word count, I spent 200 words to talk about my skills, then 50 words to highlight how these skills are important to the firm 2. I quit my job as a paralegal to focus on SQE...
  16. al97

    Norton Rose Fulbright Training Contract Application 2025

    I just did haha. This is nerve-wrecking but I'm glad we have this forum to make me feel less lonely :)
  17. al97

    Norton Rose Fulbright Training Contract Application 2025

    Hi what time did you receive this? I haven't heard anything :(
  18. al97

    Norton Rose Fulbright Training Contract Application 2025

    I have not received any email... Has anyone heard back? :(
  19. al97

    The M&A Case Study Experiment - Part 1

    I have received your answer Jaysen, incredibly insightful! Thank you very much!
  20. al97

    Norton Rose Fulbright Training Contract Application 2025

    Thank you this is so helpful! Also, does anyone know what the AC is comprised of? From what I learned, AC involves a written exercise, negotiation exercise, 1-hour interview with two partners. But some firms (Freshfield) has AC as a standalone stage, only if you do well on all the exercises at...

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