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Hi All, The choice for this week is @_Will_ No explanation needed, your recent detailed post on the DLA Piper AC is much appreciated. Fingers crossed you hear back with positive news! I hope you enjoy your premium membership.
- Salma
- Post #64
- Jan 28, 2019
- Forum: General Discussion
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Developing commercial awareness

This thread might help -https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/commercial-awareness-recommended-reading-start-here.697/
- Salma
- Post #2
- Jan 27, 2019
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Main things to know about a deal

Hey! I would recommend looking into what key obstacles (if any) the firm overcame in order for the deal to be executed, also look into whether the deal is line with any new legislation or initiatives the region is promoting (for instance the China belt road initiative or Saudi Arabia vision...
- Salma
- Post #3
- Jan 27, 2019
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Hm W&C was 20 secs so it is a normal prep time. Can anyone else confirm the prep time for Lathams?
- Salma
- Post #1,048
- Jan 25, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

The usual so 1min 30 secs to speak and I think 20 secs to prepare
- Salma
- Post #1,046
- Jan 25, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Clifford Chance - Middle East TC

No worries and it was a ‘chat’ so a mixture of why CC/ competency and situational questions/ and why commercial law. I hope this helps.
- Salma
- Post #8
- Jan 25, 2019
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Clifford Chance - Middle East TC

Thanks Zahrah, you too! Re your questions: 1) You are given a printed email with info from the partner re the task and questions you need to answer. Attached to the printed email, you are given a couple of sheets of info about the client which will help you answer the questions listed in the...
- Salma
- Post #6
- Jan 25, 2019
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Video interview deadline

I would say tomorrow at midnight! Please do it before though hahha
- Salma
- Post #2
- Jan 25, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Amazing news!! Well done
- Salma
- Post #1,026
- Jan 24, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

I can confirm that the above questions came up for me aswell (last year), but also a question on a business I admire, why I admire and the risks and opportunities the business faces. Good luck all!
- Salma
- Post #1,008
- Jan 24, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Clifford Chance - Middle East TC

Hi Zahrah, congrats on securing an AC! I have answered your questions below: 1) Yes, I completed an AC. 2) I did not interview in the ME office, I interviewed in the London office, instead. 3) I interviewed for a ME vac scheme last summer (different firm), all I can say on this point is be...
- Salma
- Post #3
- Jan 24, 2019
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

I am really not to sure what benchmark FF are looking for to be honest, I think the average (they might be looking for) really depends on the percentile different cadidates achieve.
- Salma
- Post #980
- Jan 23, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Difficult question

^^ agree with everything that has been said above, maybe turn this negative (not saying it is, but it might be perceived as one) into something positive (what have you been doing to ensure you secure a VS/TC).
- Salma
- Post #10
- Jan 23, 2019
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Anyone heard from Freshfields (post WGT) for TC?
- Salma
- Post #978
- Jan 23, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Paralegal jobs - are they worth it?

Hey Victoria! This thread might be of assistance to you - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/anyone-got-any-advice-on-how-to-tailor-covering-letters-for-paralegal-legal-assistant-positions.881/#post-5441 Also have you heard of F-LEX (paralegal agency), they really help...
- Salma
- Post #14
- Jan 23, 2019
- Forum: General Discussion
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Dyson to move HQ to Singapore

Interesting article on the reasons why Dyson is moving their HQ to Singapore, according to the CEO, this move has 'nothing to do with Brexit' - https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/jan/22/dyson-to-move-company-hq-to-singapore
- Salma
- Thread
- Jan 22, 2019
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Commercial Awareness Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Sorry to hear :( better things coming your way!
- Salma
- Post #952
- Jan 22, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Lathams GR team changed this year, that could be the reason for the delay?
- Salma
- Post #949
- Jan 22, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ashurst TC interview!

Hahaha I can imagine! Glad to hear it is all gone well, huge congrats once again, much deserved :)
- Salma
- Post #17
- Jan 22, 2019
- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

Hey, @gigi23 helpfully posted guidance on the VI last week (see below) https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/hearing-back-from-firms-ac-interview-tips-share.709/page-41#post-7765 I hope this helps.
- Salma
- Post #937
- Jan 22, 2019
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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