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@Antoni Trochimowicz I was wondering if you could offer some guidance on this application question: “Aside from your work experience and academic studies, which other experiences have helped you develop skills relevant to a career as a commercial lawyer?” (250 words) What sort of experiences...

@Paul@SimpsonThacher Hi Paul, given that the training contract is specifically focused on private equity, to what extent do you expect applicants to have prior private equity experience? Is it more important to demonstrate a genuine understanding of and interest in the sector, even where...

@Paul@SimpsonThacher I am keen to apply for the Autumn Vacation Scheme, but the upcoming open days fall after its application deadline. Given the value of experiencing the firm before applying, would you recommend applying for Autumn now, or attending an open day first and applying for a later...

Question for Ediz Osman / Christine MacVicar Simpson Thacher has longstanding relationships with many of its sponsor clients. In practice, how does repeatedly working with the same sponsors change the way you advise them?

Hi all, Thank you for taking the time to answer of our questions. Simpson Thacher has chosen to build its new training contract specifically around private equity. From your experience here, what do you think a trainee will gain from that model that they wouldn't get from a more conventional...

Did anyone attend the STB event with TCLA, and if so, would you mind sharing some of the main insights or takeaways from the event? I have only seen now that the event took place and I am pplying to STB so the insights would be super useful

Has anyone heard back from Baker McKenzie post AC for summer?

I have the Baker McKenzie AC early next week. If anyone has done the AC this cycle please, please message me. I am happy to swap insights on the ACs that I have done.

In a recent assessment centre, I was asked about the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the firm. I'm curious to know how others would have responded to this question as I think the response that I have was vague and broad.

Hi everyone, For the Covington AC, the email from the firm states that the assessment will consist of a competency interview and a case study exercise. Does anyone know whether the case study will require a written response (like a written exercise) or if it will be discussed in an interview...

Reed Smith AC!

Hi, if anyone has done the Covington AC in the previous years, I would be grateful if you could message me with any insight. Happy to return the favour for the firms that I have gotten through some stages/ AC this year so far.

Covington AC invite!!!

I’m in the process of applying to Freshfields and I’m wondering if not attaching my CV will negatively affect my application. I’ve already completed the Vantage work experience section, but I’m not entirely happy with my CV at the moment and would prefer not to submit it. Would anyone have...

Has anyone heard from Latham on the Spring VS?

Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. I am a graduate from a non-Russell Group university, and I was wondering if this would have any negative impact on my application?

Congrats! What type of questions did you get in the VI?