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Same with White & Case - I'm not sure whether I should emailHas anyone heard from DACB? they said we'd hear back no later than end of feb but tomorrow is literally the last day...
At the end of my partner interview I was told that they'd have a meeting to discuss applicants on the 28th so I shouldn't expect to hear anything until early MarchStill no one heard back from goodwin post partner interview?
shoosmiths gave out offers??? Rue when was this???Application journey update:
Last Thursday: 65 applications, 48 rejections, 1 offer, 16 pending.
This Thursday: 65 applications, 55 rejections, 1 offer, 9 pending.
The firms that remain:
1. Howes Spercival
2. Withers (TC)
3. Simmons and Simmons
4. UN Legal Affairs Intern
5. King & Spalding
6. MoFo (probably rejections though, people have been interviewed months ago)
7. Shoosmiths (people got offers so basically PFO)
8. DACB (really low score in critical thinking test)
9. Latham & Watkins (still alive?)
Today's daily chest prize: Greenberg Traurig PFO (post-app) 🥳 🥳 🥳
Hi, I need help answering the question 'where should we open a new office'. The only answer I have is Saudi Arabia (economic growth etc.) but no clue otherwise, really :/ would anyone be willing to offer their insight please? @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman - thanks!
I’m glad!loved reading this perspective, thank you for articulating in such a lovely way!
I am freaking out and just refreshing my emails😭When shoosmiths said they 'aim to get back to us no later than 6pm 28th feb' they were genuinely serious about leaving it to the last minute 💀💀
Congratulations on getting an offer! Just wanted to ask did people really get offers from shoosmiths? I thought they’ll get back to us tomorrow or today as I haven’t even heard back post assessment for the discover spring vac scheme! I am just so scared atp😭Application journey update:
Last Thursday: 65 applications, 48 rejections, 1 offer, 16 pending.
This Thursday: 65 applications, 55 rejections, 1 offer, 9 pending.
The firms that remain:
1. Howes Spercival
2. Withers (TC)
3. Simmons and Simmons
4. UN Legal Affairs Intern
5. King & Spalding
6. MoFo (probably rejections though, people have been interviewed months ago)
7. Shoosmiths (people got offers so basically PFO)
8. DACB (really low score in critical thinking test)
9. Latham & Watkins (still alive?)
Today's daily chest prize: Greenberg Traurig PFO (post-app) 🥳 🥳 🥳
Same question, I wanna cry nowshoosmiths gave out offers??? Rue when was this???
When shoosmiths said they 'aim to get back to us no later than 6pm 28th feb' they were genuinely serious about leaving it to the last minute 💀💀
I mean I’ve just done a linkedin deep dive, haven’t seen any offers really and no one on here said anything so don’t be disheartened just yet!!!!! Maybe we’ll have some good news tomorrow 💪🏼💪🏼Same question, I wanna cry now
Thank you so much!Hey! This is a really good question in my opinion, and I think Saudi is a great option to consider in your answers. I remember talking about the expansion in the region during some questions that popped up in my cycle too.
The country is undergoing some major changes to grow its economy and reduce reliance on oil. This is part of Vision 2030, which is basically Saudi Arabia’s plan to bring in more foreign investment, create new industries (beyond oil), and make the country a more business-friendly place. A big part of this vision is attracting top law firms to set up shop in Saudi Arabia.
In 2023, Saudi Arabia made changes to its laws to make it easier for foreign law firms to operate there. For example, they reformed their Code of Law Practice to make things smoother for firms to get a license. But, there are still some conditions to follow, like having two partners based in Saudi Arabia for at least 180 days a year and ensuring that at least 70% of the lawyers in the office are Saudi nationals.
I believe the country is an attraction to law firms as it’s investing trillions into its economy, with $3 trillion in sovereign wealth funds. These funds need legal advice for big international deals. Plus, with the new Investment Law, foreign companies have more incentives to set up in Saudi Arabia, which means more business for law firms. The government is also offering benefits like tax exemptions and special permissions for firms that set up a Regional Headquarter (RHQ) in the country. An RHQ serves as the main hub for the entire Middle East and North Africa region, not just a local office.
And the deal flow is booming! Just look at Saudi Aramco’s IPO in 2019 which I think raised over $25 billion. There are more IPOs and high-value deals happening, which is creating lots of work for corporate lawyers.
I remember seeing somewhere that it does not, but it wasn't on a PH website or anything, it was on some sort of forum so take with a pinch of saltDoes anyone know if Paul Hastings Work Placement converts to a TC or not?
Thank you! Best of luck to you and hope it’s amazing news for us tomorrow❤️I mean I’ve just done a linkedin deep dive, haven’t seen any offers really and no one on here said anything so don’t be disheartened just yet!!!!! Maybe we’ll have some good news tomorrow 💪🏼💪🏼
That's exactly what I'm expecting 🤣They’ll probably get back to all you guys bang on 17:59 tomorrow night. They defo meant it to be taken literally lmao. 😂
Best of luck to everyone who has applied to Shoosmiths. 🙂
Same here please message me re CRS VI, I can share my successful apps and share VI and AC insights (just tell me which firm you want it for)Does anyone have tips for
CRS VI? Please😭 can offer tips for Hill Dickinson VI once I do it this weekend
I emailed and just haven't gotten responses if that helps ahahSame with White & Case - I'm not sure whether I should email