Thank you. My questions were mainly just on the structure of a bogstandard due diligence so I don't think it was necessarily 'dissecting much.' Like I don't know whether it is appropriate to include news stories and just need a yes or no hahaNgl a lot of people are taking the WIllkie written exercise; no one can dissect the brief overview Gemma has given for you. It is up to you how you approach this. It is important to remember this exercise will replicate the work trainees will do! Just try your best; you made it this far, so you are more than capable!Good luck!!!!
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I personally wouldn’t. This exercise is about testing your analysis of the documents at hand.
This means there’s really not too much preparation we can do.
You could spend hours researching legal due diligence. However, 99% of it won’t be applicable to the actual documents we’ll be given.
As long as we all remain calm during the exercise, I’m sure it will be fine. Easier said than done, but try not to worry
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1) At this stage, I'd focus on identifying risks.
2) I wouldn't.
3) Yeah, those are the two broad categories of issues. On the legal side, examples include: change of control clauses; ongoing investigations; regulatory compliance; contracts and employment issues. On the commercial side, things like outstanding liabilities and plans to finance them. Obviously other things too - differentiation, market conditions, operational risks - but more a job for analysts.
How much are people refreshing on their knowledge of Willkie as a firm before the written exercise?
I’m wondering if I should do more research to put specifics into my answer? Or is that unnecessary for the written assessment, and should we just simply use the materials given?
I’m wondering if I should do more research to put specifics into my answer? Or is that unnecessary for the written assessment, and should we just simply use the materials given?
Nothing - I don't think that is relevant for a WE
Hi guys!
I'm just looking to double check something. I've been invited to Kennedys AC. They state that they have a strengths-based interview. Does that mean there will be NO motivational/commercial questions or that it will be mostly strengths-based but still have "why Kennedys", "why you" etc.
Could anyone that has completed the Kennedys AC in the past please reach out to me I have so many questions 😭 their AC seems so confusing
I'm just looking to double check something. I've been invited to Kennedys AC. They state that they have a strengths-based interview. Does that mean there will be NO motivational/commercial questions or that it will be mostly strengths-based but still have "why Kennedys", "why you" etc.
Could anyone that has completed the Kennedys AC in the past please reach out to me I have so many questions 😭 their AC seems so confusing
Hi, I'm also invited for the Kennedys AC! Is your AC for the Direct TC or one of their SQE programmes?
Re your question - most of the trainees I spoke to told me that their interview was fairly straightforward, no trick questions and focused on strength based and some competency questions e.g. tell us about a time you handled conflicting deadlines
Also invited to their AC and glad I’m not the only one feeling confused. I’ve done some general prep but still feeling underprepared as I have very little clue as to what to expect 😩
i haven't either - i've seen they've invited some people for ACs so i'm not holding out much hope (but i guess we never know!)
I have the same question! Would really like to know if you have the option to re-record answers as this seems to have been the case in previous years!
Thank you!! I think I applied on the deadline if not a day before. Yes it was summer vac
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 format (like a case study interview)?
It would be much appreciated if anyone has any recommendations of where I can practice case study exercises.
@Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman any insight would be much appreciated
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 format (like a case study interview)?
It would be much appreciated if anyone has any recommendations of where I can practice case study exercises.
@Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman any insight would be much appreciated
no me too, and I also don't like the fact the interviews are two WHOLE weeks after the AC it just feels so long 😭😭
Has anyone done Pinsent Masons AC before?
Please if you have can you provide any guide or pm me please 🙏
Please if you have can you provide any guide or pm me please 🙏
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