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    Strengths based interviews

    Hey @Demna87, during the live session on Friday, Rachael will be discussing how she prepared for her Reed Smith strength based interview :) Please do join us if you can
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    Watson Glaser Pass Mark

    I think CC only require you to pass the WGT (whatever % a pass is), but as Oliver said, this may vary from firm to firm.
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    Ask Me Anything: Future Trainee at Reed Smith

    Hey guys, I hope you’re all doing well. Can everyone confirm what time would be best to watch/listen into the live session on Friday 14th? Me and Rachael will work around the suggested timings, I look forward to seeing your responses :)
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    Free TCLA memberships

    Congrats @Mimi :)
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    Law-firm research

    https://www.raconteur.net/business-innovation/hierarchy-flat-structure A general article on the reversing mentoring scheme and how it is used at Links
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    Italy’s fiscal fight and distrust within the EU

    https://www.cliffordchance.com/briefings/2018/12/tax_bill_for_realestatecompaniesmayincreas.html Not to sure if this relates to the budget crisis but another follow up!
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    Useful blog for people's success stories!

    Thanks for sharing @Zahra, bright network also share similar success stories (link below) :) https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/member-success-stories/?job_types=5 https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/member-success-stories/?job_types=2
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    Italy’s fiscal fight and distrust within the EU

    Just on this point, I found this on CC’s website: https://www.cliffordchance.com/briefings/2018/12/italy_s_budget_andtheexcessivedefici.html
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    Ask Me Anything: Future Trainee at Reed Smith

    Thank Freddy, I will look into this.
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    Ask Me Anything: Future Trainee at Reed Smith

    Thanks guys, a live session it is then :) I did not anticipate how popular this would be, so unfortunately myself and Rachael will have to reschedule for next week (probably Friday). I hope this works for everyone and you will join us then. In order to make this session/future sessions as...
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    Ask Me Anything: Future Trainee at Reed Smith

    Hey All, As Jaysen noted, we will be starting the AMA threads very shortly with future trainees/trainees at different firms, in order to motivate and inspire you all through the application process. In order to kick things off, Rachael Mintah, a future trainee at Reed Smith (a very close...
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    Skadden Insight Evening

    Awesome! Thanks @John Wu. Did Skadden confirm whether they’re rolling/non rolling? Edit: just saw your response above, ignore me :)
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    Commercial awareness resources: collated list of pros and cons

    Hi Shane, I think you need to align your experience (work exeprince or particular modules at uni) to answer why you’re interested in working on cross-border work. I think once you figure that out, it will be easier for your to answer ‘why’! I hope this helps
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    Grammar Q

    I agree with above Just to save words @Maddie, I would rephrase the sentence to I built rapport with different members of the court and Crown Prosecution Service.
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Why is cutting words out more painful than research :mad:
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    Where should a law firm open its next office?

    Interesting stuff, thanks for sharing @Oliver Gilliland
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    Dentons Interview

    Hey congrats! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/dentons-interview.121/ I hope this interview experience above helps! Good luck :)
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    HSF question

    Great Advice Hazal! (As always)
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    Dechert Video Interview

    I found the following online: ‘For those asking for Dechert video interview tips, I can’t remember the questions but I think it pointed towards general competencies and why Dechert’.
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    Anyone got any advice on how to tailor covering letters for paralegal/legal assistant positions?

    Non law aswell :) It is not exclusive to only law students

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