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    Book recommendations?

    Finally finished with this whole law shambabloyyy (this made up word somehow sums how I feel)... I now have time to read good books and I was wondering if anyone had any favourites they would like to share? Looking forward to seeing some responses :)
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    Free TCLA memberships

    2 weeks until November is officially over guys (crazy, I know)!
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    Free TCLA memberships

    Glad to hear!!! Enjoy and keep posting :)
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    Free TCLA memberships

    This week my pick is @Lawgirlxo. You have been very helpful with answering queries and assisting other members with worries relating to this dreadful (yet fun) application process. Congrats and I hope you enjoy your premium account, either as a new member or additional months added onto your...
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    'Tell us about a topic you know' question

    Hahaha when I saw Love island I could not stop laughing
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    Latham & Watkins Open Day/Vac Scheme

    Spring vac last cycle :)
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    Latham & Watkins Open Day/Vac Scheme

    Also good luck to everyone with their Latham AC’s, I believe they are all happening this week and next :)
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    Latham & Watkins Open Day/Vac Scheme

    I found this online which is a perfect explanation of the type of analysis an M&A case study should consist of (depends on the facts). https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/ublcblog.wordpress.com/2017/01/16/casestudy/amp/ I hope it helps.
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    Latham & Watkins Open Day/Vac Scheme

    Sorry I phrased it awkwardly so the basic risks and opportunities within an M&A transaction. I believe Jaysen has made notes on this, I will dig them out and post them here :)
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    Latham & Watkins Open Day/Vac Scheme

    Hey, I reached the AC last year. I do not know if they have changed the format but last year it consisted of a written exercise, presentation and face to face interview: 1. Written exercise Typical M&A case study, be concise, to the point and watch the time. I would also brush up on aspects of...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Thank you @Maccie, such a lovely post and I could not agree more with your points. Congratulations and I hope you enjoy your vacation scheme with Hogan Lovells, please do keep in touch with how it goes and have fun.
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I see! When did they complete their VI/tests?
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Has anyone heard from simmons post VI?
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    Firms That Still Accept Trainees via Direct TC

    Hey @PrancingUnicorns, I found this online, I hope it helps. https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/law-firms/getting-a-training-contract/application-and-selection-criteria
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    Stakeholders?!!

    A stakeholder is literally an individual who holds an interest in a business for example, a director, employee or shareholder The part in bold is really asking you how the above individuals will find your chosen issue significant and why!
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    Video - How to get a training contract with a magic circle law firm?

    I am a HUGE fan of Eve Cornwell (yes I said it, hmu if you are too). I really enjoy watching her videos and just came across this one (see below) she posted this morning! In the above video she provides a lengthy timetable of what steps she took from first year onwards to secure her TC at...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Awww sorry guys! NRF is a difficult one... keep your heads up :)
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    Work Experience Section

    Agree with jaysen, honestly, I do not think it matters but it won’t hurt to just add a line linking the skill you learnt to the role.
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    Work Experience Section

    I would link the skills to that of a commercial solicitor but very very very briefly maybe one line!

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