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I feel this is too long ago in all honesty. I would aim for something that has happened in at least the last 3-4 years if you can. There are likely to be comparative matters you could highlight instead that would show similar qualities/factors as what has attracted you to that particular deal from 2012.
Do you think it would be okay if I mentioned the 2012 work being very influential in helping them build a reputation with a client, which they have advised many times more recently?
when did they hear? I thought we wouldn't hear this early
I don’t think the deal is something to focus on in that case, you could just focus on the relationship with the client/variety of work they bring in.
Looks like non-law final year students only. Odd that you can be a graduate though (and so final year law students would be exempt), so you may want to check with them.
I suspect they are looking for you to identify what it is about the other career that would attract you and find the similarities between that career and a legal career. It would help them understand what it is about a legal career is likely to be your motivators.
Understand lawyers' work from first principles. How is it like other roles? Journalism, or consulting or teaching or whatever.
Oh wow, interesting!
There are totally three questions instead of the usual cover letter and extra-curricular questions. They have introduced a recent commercial development question along with why Skadden and the career one.
Generally firms will advise you to apply in your third year, but if your placement is going to run throughout the summer (some placements can be a full 12 months rather than 9) you may want to ask firms whether they can consider you this summer instead.
