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

    Congrats, you’re killing this!
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    On CVs and Psychometric Tests

    Both, I believe.
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    Watson Glaser Pass Mark

    Jobtestprep is really helpful!
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    Simmons & Simmons Application

    No, you’re not missing anything! Simmons only have one question (extra curricular activities and interests).
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Yes, I wil edit the previous post ahhaa
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Freshfields have sent out WGT invites!
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    Ask Me Anything: Future Trainee at Reed Smith

    Hi Vanessa! Glad to hear you found the video useful. I think Jaysen and @JamR have pretty much summed everything up! Good luck with your applications :)
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    Best Way To Research Law Firm

    @Maab Saifeldin, I came across this link on chambers student, it discusses how to research law firms for applications https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/where-to-start/newsletter/researching-law-firms-for-applications I hope it helps.
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    On CVs and Psychometric Tests

    https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/law-firms/getting-a-training-contract/application-and-selection-criteria @ahmed_a, the above link details every firm in the city and the application/selection criteria for them all, if you need more information about the firm you're applying to, if you double...
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    Book recommendations?

    Thanks Maab for sharing, gone girl (movie) was ahmazing, I am excited to finally read it!!
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    Linklaters

    Maybe mention an example you faced or overcame which required you to use your problem solving skills.
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    Best Way To Research Law Firm

    I agree with everything @Jaysen has noted, Rachael mentioned the following websites during the live Q&A: law360 iflr1000 lex100 chambers student I also use Vault sometimes (helpful for US firms)!
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    On CVs and Psychometric Tests

    I will compile a list and post later today :)
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Yes Hazal, exactly! I think they’re just testing your knowledge of what a trainee does daily.
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    K&E

    Hey Daniel, just as @Abstruser mentioned in https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/hearing-back-from-firms-ac-interview-tips-share.709/page-18, Kirkland are somewhat similar to Links, they review all apps/invite candidates to complete a VI on a 'rolling basis', but do not invite...
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    K&E

    Hey Alex! At the open day, GR confirmed the video interview will consist of 2 questions, so I would assume one competency, and one either on why law/why K&E/a question based on private equity. Congrats and good luck!
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    Free TCLA memberships

    Congrats @Camilla Gionso
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I sent my app on the 10th, I got the test invite on the 11th, I completed the test on the 14th (morning) and got a confirmation email that I passed on the same day (evening). I hope this helps :)
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    Kirkland & Ellis question

    Hey Kim! They all are amazing achievements, but ultimately, you can only decide what was the most significant/proudest one, I don’t think it matters how recent the example is to be very honest. Good luck :):)

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