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    Vac Scheme with no work experience?

    I do not think it is fatal to your application at all! Have you attended any open days or networking events for instance, legal cheek?
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    How do we differ from our competitors?

    Thanks guys! As suggested, I will focus on my reasons for why the firm to highlight how the firm differs from their competitors.
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    How do we differ from our competitors?

    Hi All, I have recently come across the above question during an interview, and I was wondering how do people tackle this sort of question? I try and mention a few unique features of the firm, i.e. innovative nature, high cross border deals, international reach etc.. It would be interesting...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Congrats. How long did it take you to hear back following the WGT?
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Good luck @Alice G, I really do not think it was a 'system error', hope you enjoy the interview :)
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    Good questions to ask at the end of an interview

    I like to ask questions which flow naturally within the interview, for example, if the partner mentions in his brief intro s/he has been at X firm for 20 years, I might ask 'why have you been at this firm for so long'. If they have mentioned a particular region or industry they work in, I might...
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    Valuation of a company

    In terms of balance sheet issues for case study interviews, I follow this structure: 1. What the problem is? (i.e. liabilities exceed assets or no up to date balance sheet with exact figures) 2. Why is it a problem? (i.e buyer does not want to acquire a target company with financial problems)...
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    Which law firms recruit on a rolling basis? 2018-2019

    At the open day, GR confirmed they are.
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    Training Contract Applications

    W&C also recruit from straight TC applications, but they review after the deadline (31.07.19), I hope this helps.
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hey! I sent it off on the 14th Dec and I only heard back yesterday, I hope that helps :)
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    Application mistake

    I hope you get this sorted out @Camilla Gionso, must be super annoying :(
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Sorry to bother you again, but were there only 3 questions? I am always used to 5 or 6 questions during a video interview? Let me know when you have a minute :)
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    Free TCLA memberships

    Congrats both @Alice G and @Daniel Boden!
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    For those who have completed White and Case video interview, could you please share what types of questions came up? I would be grateful :)

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