i know i’m quite late to join this discussion but what you said is interesting because I really got the impression its so much easier to transfer offices at MC firms than it is at US firms... Many of the times I asked a US firm even about secondment opportunities they have all said yeah they do have some secondment opportunities but you shouldn’t go to them expecting it (e.g. Kirkland, Weil, Milbank, etc). I think you should probably reach out to some lawyers at the MC firm you have an offer for on LinkedIn that are based in the US and ask them what the best thing to do is, and if you could move to the US through the MC firm or not, obv taking it with a pinch of salt that they’re working there too so are likely to back it.
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Not silly at all but I’ve reviews applications with similar questions and one of my common comments was that the future element had not been made clear enough. I’d definitely try to discuss what you think will change to try to tie this into your answer. The question in my view is twofold- they’re assessing the skills you think lawyers require but also your industry knowledge regards potential changes.
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Yep - the post didn't strike me as tone deaf at all. They are allowed to have their own feelings and reasons for wanting to do something, without being second guessed.
In the process, you have to do what you have to do. I would never want a candidate to feel like they can't post here because they are in a difficult position despite doing very well. This forum is here to support candidates with multiple offers, just as much as we are here to support candidates who might be struggling.
I don’t know how it compares between US and MC, but I know someone who has been able to move to the US office, after working in the London office of a US firm. These weren't moves the person could make by going strictly by the book - and it's not something they could have told the firm about straight away. I also know the candidate was very lucky here and it easily couldn't have been possible.
Update: I did the game. It was quite fun but it’s also quite weird to think that’s what will determine whether I go any further!me receiving an invite for Arctic shores from TV having seen how much everyone on here thinks it’s a terrible measure
Hi Maculay - a big congratulations! I have an interview coming up with them - wanted to ask you for advice for their scenario-based interview! No idea how to prepare for it! Any recourses you found particularly helpful?A bit late but HSF Summer Vac offer! Disputes here I come!
Pretty relaxed, just like they were having a conversation getting to know you. I don't think I got it because I'm trying to manage expectations and gave 1 or 2 answers that in hindsight weren't too great, but good experience regardless.
If anyone has had experience with Boodle Hatfield for a VS interview, I'd be grateful for some tips!
Hi guys! So a bit of a random question, but for an application I wanted to write a little about the Big 4 and how their reputation (riddled with audit failures and scandals), has made them less appealing for clients. It’s a lot more complex than that (I will be drawing on other factors e.g more on firms as competitors, CSR etc.), but I first wanted to ask if you all think this is a legitimate point to make/argue? I’m still researching and trying to understand this area, so I’m worried about if this point even makes sense at all- any advice would be appreciated
Hiya, are you planning to link the Big 4's reputational scandals to the impact this has on law firms as businesses?
Yup! At least that’s what I’m trying to focus my argument on, but I’m just not sure if it’s a good idea
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What kind of question are you putting this into?Hi guys! So a bit of a random question, but for an application I wanted to write a little about the Big 4 and how their reputation (riddled with audit failures and scandals), has made them less appealing for clients. It’s a lot more complex than that (I will be drawing on other factors e.g more on firms as competitors, CSR etc.), but I first wanted to ask if you all think this is a legitimate point to make/argue? I’m still researching and trying to understand this area, so I’m worried about if this point even makes sense at all- any advice would be appreciated
I think if you link it to law firms as a business (i.e. how will the Big 4's reputational damage help attract business to law firms) it is a good idea, especially if you link the answer to current scandals we're seeing in the news- can I ask what the question actually is?Yup! At least that’s what I’m trying to focus my argument on, but I’m just not sure if it’s a good idea
It’s a generic question on what issues have impacted the legal industry, so I thought it may be an interesting point/different perspective to raise considering that the Big 4 seem to always be at the centre of discussion for this topic - do you think this is appropriate?
Thank you! And yup I just answered it for Jessica, but it’s a generic question on what issues have impacted the legal industry
I wrote about the Big Four for a question like this and said it impacted the legal sector in terms of competition. I suppose you could use the scandals as a counter-argument to give a more well-rounded view/argument??
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