Latham & Watkins Open Day/Vac Scheme

[Salma]

Also good luck to everyone with their Latham AC’s, I believe they are all happening this week and next

 

[Lawgirlxo]

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.

Thank you very much!

 

[ivannai]

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 a successful/unsuccessful M&A - financial considerations (e.g. balance sheets, currency changes etc) or international elements of a merger for example the ability to diversify products in different markets. Always leave 5 mins to read through your work as attention to deal is highly valued, especially grammar and spelling. Practical point - bring a highlighter and sticky notes so once you have skimmed all the documents, you can easily find certain documents within the case study to back up/disprove your point.

2. Presentation

Last year, GR emailed us the presentation question in advance.. whatever the chosen question is this year.. I would research the topic properly inside and out and try and link every point to Lathams. Also prepare to be asked alot of questions from your application form whether that would be why you have chosen x subject for A-Levels.

3. Face to face

Typical questions such as why law, why lathams and how they differentiate themselves from their competitors. It is also a very personal interview in that the interviewers will ask you questions that stand out from your app such as your linguistic abilities or your extra curriculars. Also, do not be alarmed with random questions such as how many dentists are there in the UK? questions like this are really designed to test your ability to come to a logical conclusion (think of it like maths, you always show your working out before you conclude with your answer).

I hope the above helps, good luck with it all.

Thanks so much this was really useful!

 

[Helena]

Also good luck to everyone with their Latham AC’s, I believe they are all happening this week and next

oh are they - no news for me.

 

[ivannai]

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 a successful/unsuccessful M&A - financial considerations (e.g. balance sheets, currency changes etc) or international elements of a merger for example the ability to diversify products in different markets. Always leave 5 mins to read through your work as attention to deal is highly valued, especially grammar and spelling. Practical point - bring a highlighter and sticky notes so once you have skimmed all the documents, you can easily find certain documents within the case study to back up/disprove your point.

2. Presentation

Last year, GR emailed us the presentation question in advance.. whatever the chosen question is this year.. I would research the topic properly inside and out and try and link every point to Lathams. Also prepare to be asked alot of questions from your application form whether that would be why you have chosen x subject for A-Levels.

3. Face to face

Typical questions such as why law, why lathams and how they differentiate themselves from their competitors. It is also a very personal interview in that the interviewers will ask you questions that stand out from your app such as your linguistic abilities or your extra curriculars. Also, do not be alarmed with random questions such as how many dentists are there in the UK? questions like this are really designed to test your ability to come to a logical conclusion (think of it like maths, you always show your working out before you conclude with your answer).

I hope the above helps, good luck with it all.

Sorry forgot to ask whether the AC you had was for the VS or the TC?

 

[Salma]

Sorry forgot to ask whether the AC you had was for the VS or the TC?

Spring vac last cycle

 

[SP]

Hi all,

Was just wondering if anyone has heard back from Latham & Watkins after completing their video interview?

Many thanks for your input!

 

[Helena]

Not yet

 

[Jaysen]

Hi all,

Was just wondering if anyone has heard back from Latham & Watkins after completing their video interview?

Many thanks for your input!

I'm aware of a few people that have.

 

[SP]

I'm aware of a few people that have.

Thanks Jaysen!

Probably means I didn't make the cut as I haven't yet heard back after completing my video interview. All the best to those who have

I'm new to TCLA, and was wondering if anyone could direct me to a thread for White & Case vacation scheme interview?

Many thanks

 

[Jaysen]

Thanks Jaysen!

Probably means I didn't make the cut as I haven't yet heard back after completing my video interview. All the best to those who have

I'm new to TCLA, and was wondering if anyone could direct me to a thread for White & Case vacation scheme interview?

Many thanks

Firms often report back to students in batches so no news is not necessarily bad news!

I don't believe we have one for the vac scheme interview but here's one for the TC: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/white-case-ac.358/#post-1411

 

[Celine]

Anyone heard back from Latham re the open day?

 

[gricole]

@Celine I haven't. (applied for the 6th)

 

[Celine]

@Celine I haven't. (applied for the 6th)

Thank you. I finally got the invite yesterday evening. (Applied for the one nextweek)

 

[gricole]

Thank you. I finally got the invite yesterday evening. (Applied for the one nextweek)

Congratulations. Let me know how it goes. I hope I receive an invite too! That application was so long!

 

[Celine]

Congratulations. Let me know how it goes. I hope I receive an invite too! That application was so long!

I’ll let you know how it goes! I hope you get an invite too

 

[gricole]

I’ll let you know how it goes! I hope you get an invite too

Got an invite for the 6th!

 

[gricole]

Does anyone have any tips for Lathams VI?

 

[Alice G]

Does anyone have any tips for Lathams VI?

Did you just get the VI invite too?

 

[Gloglo]

Does anyone have any tips for the VI? I just got the invite too!

Does anyone have any tips for Lathams VI?