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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congratulations! This is thoroughly deserved - I hope you celebrate this weekend and all of next week when things open up
  2. J

    Ask a Future Magic Circle (Allen & Overy) Trainee Anything!

    Really like the skills point. This is great, thank you!
  3. J

    A SPAC-tacular Change in UK Listing Rules

    As usual, superb analysis by @Neville Birdi @Jacob Miller and @Dheepa. A fascinating read on a Monday morning ;)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This is incredible news, congratulations @Kola! Hope you celebrate at least for the rest of the week ;) P.S. loveeee the spreadsheet
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Haha not at all Mr. PE ;) just sharing what I know!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you Jaysen, that's incredibly kind of you :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think a key role will be advising on where to pursue a SPAC - lots of stock exchanges have different listing rules and advantages. Lawyers would also need to understand the future of the business as opposed to its history as unlike IPOs or Public M&A, SPACs are projections focused (predicting...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi! I faced a similar situation in the summer for my VS (it was shortened a lot) so I was almost purely assessed based on the TC interviews. I imagine the firm (especially if it's an elite US firm) will ask deeper questions to test your interest in the firm (i.e. what makes them different, why...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Debevoise are very strong in litigation/ arbitration, Corporate PE and Investment Funds in London. They tend to work with a lot of non-US/ emerging markets focused funds. However, alongside these practices, in the US they are extremely strong in Corporate M&A and Leveraged Finance. In terms of...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think it's worth doing a seat in one of the firm's core practice areas. Such seats are usually mandatory in the TC so the experience will tell you a lot about whether or not you'd enjoy being a trainee at the firm. In terms of the other areas you're interested in, you can always ask your...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    It makes sense to call since the firm wants to verify your documents by close of business tomorrow. It's an important deadline so it's ok :)
  12. J

    Commercial Awareness Videos

    The FT and Bloomberg do really good videos on a variety of topics too :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I don't know compared to other firms, but there were about 20-25 at the AC last year.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi sure! Kirkland are a very unique firm in that they are looking for a specific personality type, and the entire AC is designed to highlight the traits that they look for: career driven, collaborative, commercially aware, understand K&E. So at the outset it's important to note that if you don't...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Great to see so many Kirkland ACs!! Best of luck to everyone :D Safe to say sanity prevailed in my AC, the only unique character was Henry VIII
  16. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congratulations! I love hearing stories like this, particularly the realisation that this process is a competition with yourself :)
  17. J

    Pre-Interview Nerves/Stress Routines!!!!

    I completely understand! It helps to have your webcam at eye level so when you look at the screen from time to time, it doesn't look like you're looking away too much. That being said, I'd practise speaking about anything in front of your camera, looking into it and not at the screen. That...
  18. J

    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    That's completely fine. Whatever your analysis and opinion, make sure you have evidence to back it up :)
  19. J

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Best post-AC routine I've ever come across! :D
  20. J

    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    Thanks Jaysen. Haha, it's easier said than done but I think you're excused with all the amazing work you're doing ;)

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