genuinely curious but what sort of answers do firms want/expect to hear when they ask you questions along the lines of would you still work for a client if you had moral qualms about them etc etc
How confident are you in your knowledge of the core LLB/PGDL subjects, including Contract, Tort, Trusts, Land, Criminal, and Public Law?
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Register Herethank you so so much, this is perfect!!!"Would you kindly provide an update on timeframes if this it all possible? I understand if this is not the case, but I felt I should be transparent with the firm as I am considering other offers with looming deadlines. Thank you in advance for your understanding". Although IMO if it's imminent, call them.
Spot on analysis of Weil! PE is not doing well but Finance is booming atm. Also Mike Francies left last yr.Weil is a good choice. If you have nothing but a general interest in commercial law Weil/Cleary have the broadest practices and most solid training programmes. Cleary heavier on competition, litigation and public M&A, Weil on finance, restructuring and PE. Weil arguably a bit more prestigious in London but has been a bit lacklustre recently tbh: Michael Francies is retiring, it lost its Band 1 PE ranking, no notable recent mandates, partner losses in the US etc.
If you want to do top-shelf high-end complex M&A and finance Davis Polk is very good. Its US practice is popping off, and despite being tiny in London it packs a punch. Lateral opportunities arguably better than Weil/Cleary.
S&C is a bit crap in London (respectfully).
An office with no real autonomy that leans heavily on another larger office. In the context of S&C the vast majority of decisions are made in New York and London is an afterthought. Work tends to originate in NY with the London office mainly used to service the European needs of American clients. That isn't to say that S&C London originates no work and has no seat at the decision-making table but London is a far smaller cog in the firm's worldwide operations compared to some other U.S firms.What is the exact meaning of a satellite office in this context?
Hii i did Thursdayheya which AC day did you do? I was told we wouldn't hear back about whether we'd get the vac scheme or not for a few weeks?
"in London with 2 years PQE, I hope"Hey everyone - how should I answer the interview question 'Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?'
I'm unsure what law firms are looking for in this question, and if it should only revolve around a career in commercial law or involve some personal goals too?
if Cravath ever started expanding, their first destination wouldn’t 99% be London. And I don’t think they ever will because their entire V1 ranking rests on them being an exclusively NY firm. Although «satellite» is arguably a derogatory term, it is only derogatory from the perspective of a non-US lawyer. You always have to bear in mind that US firms exist in London in the first place because at some point the US headquarters chose to expand into London.Would Cravath, Swaine and Moore be considered a satellite office as well then, based on this? 🥲
I hope Cravath decides to launch a proper UK practice someday with training contracts like Paul, Weiss have done recently. I imagine they would be really popular among applicants. 🙂
I did read on Legal Cheek that Cravath had poached some English qualified partners from Shearman & Sterling in 2023 (pre merger with Allen & Overy). I wonder if that was a signal that they were planning to set up a UK practice. 🤷🏾♂️
Waiting for Arnold & Porter rejection.Awaiting my imminent PFOs from MoFo and Latham this week, likely Paul Weiss too...
I have an upcoming AC and just wanted to see if there are any commercial topics/ news stories that I should be aware of and any any that has come up in others ACs/ others have mentioned in their ACs.
Thank you very much in advance!
I have an upcoming AC and just wanted to see if there are any commercial topics/ news stories that I should be aware of and any any that has come up in others ACs/ others have mentioned in their ACs.
Thank you very much in advance!
Possible.Would Cravath, Swaine and Moore be considered a satellite office as well then, based on this? 🥲
I hope Cravath decides to launch a proper UK practice someday with training contracts like Paul, Weiss have done recently. I imagine they would be really popular among applicants. 🙂
I did read on Legal Cheek that Cravath had poached some English qualified partners from Shearman & Sterling in 2023 (pre merger with Allen & Overy). I wonder if that was a signal that they were planning to set up a UK practice. 🤷🏾♂️
I'm not sure. I am still waiting on a response post VI.Are Goodwin still interviewing for vac schemes?
Oh wow you must have been in my group - congrats to you!Hii i did Thursdayand same so I was really surprised to get a call so soon!
Hi! I was scrolling through this thread and saw this comment - I go to a non-Russell Group university and got invited to a Paul, Weiss interview last Friday so I don't think it will put you at a disadvantage if you do go to one!Also unrelated, did you go to a Russell or non Russell Group university
Hi! I was scrolling through this thread and saw this comment - I go to a non-Russell Group university and got invited to a Paul, Weiss interview last Friday so I don't think it will put you at a disadvantage if you do go to one!