TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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ellwilsen

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Just wondering if anyone had any ideas about Mayer Brown’s strategy - i bombed the job sim but got above average in every category in the tests, will it be down to the job sim alone when progressing to AC or will they take both into consideration?
 

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You can add White and Case to that list also. Apparently, they are higher ranked than Weil in PE but White and Case are trying to compete with MC law firms.
W&C doesn't approach any of those 3 in the high-end rankings - I think W&C do more in sheer volume of deals though.

W&C is also far more diversified in London and is more of a full-service firm.
 
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    W&C doesn't approach any of those 3 in the high-end rankings - I think W&C do more in sheer volume of deals though.

    W&C is also far more diversified in London and is more of a full-service firm.
    I did not know this thank you for this. It was just at their Legal Cheek event their trainee said they are higher ranked for PE than Weil.
     

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    Kirkland, Latham & Weil - it's a completely made up (by me) designation but they're often grouped together and all in Band 1 for high-end buyouts (along with Freshfields & CC)

    You can add White and Case to that list also. Apparently, they are higher ranked than Weil in PE but White and Case are trying to compete with MC law firms.
    Respectfully, I think it’s best to be careful with self-made monikers and designations like these. It makes sense to come to them after compiling your own research but I think for people who are newer to law and the legal industry it just leads to confusion. It would be unfortunate if someone mentioned the “magical triangle” in an application or interview, and when pressed about it, didn’t have the insight to explain how they came to that moniker.

    Just my own two cents!
     

    Rob93

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    Respectfully, I think it’s best to be careful with self-made monikers and designations like these. It makes sense to come to them after compiling your own research but I think for people who are newer to law and the legal industry it just leads to confusion. It would be unfortunate if someone mentioned the “magical triangle” in an application or interview, and when pressed about it, didn’t have the insight to explain how they came to that moniker.

    Just my own two cents!
    Fair point - will make a point of clarifying this when using made-up terms in future. I'll take this opportunity to also mention that it's best not to use the term 'magic circle' when interviewing at a magic circle firm, they don't particularly like it.
     

    JM1998

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    Respectfully, I think it’s best to be careful with self-made monikers and designations like these. It makes sense to come to them after compiling your own research but I think for people who are newer to law and the legal industry it just leads to confusion. It would be unfortunate if someone mentioned the “magical triangle” in an application or interview, and when pressed about it, didn’t have the insight to explain how they came to that moniker.

    Just my own two cents!
    I agree with this, I think ‘Magic Triangle’ is also used to describe the elite Portuguese firms. So could cause some confusion at partner interview etc for those with experience in European offices.
     
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