Most people assume deals happen when signatures hit paper. In reality, by the time ink meets contract, the real work has been done — and by corporate lawyers at every stage. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬: 1. 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 Before a single clause is drafted, lawyers assess viability: Which structure maximises value? Which jurisdictions apply? Where are potential legal and commercial obstacles? Early guidance shapes the deal itself. 2. 𝐃𝐮𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 This is investigative, forensic work. Contracts, IP, employment terms, regulatory compliance — every element is examined to uncover hidden risks that could erode value or derail the transaction. 3. 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Lawyers balance ambition and protection. They translate complex commercial aims into legally enforceable terms, making sure clients get what they need, not just what they ask for. 4. 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 Drafting isn’t clerical. It’s about structuring deals, defining timelines, allocating responsibilities, and embedding protections for risk. Precision here prevents multi-million-pound disputes. 5. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 Competition law, market regulations, cross-border approvals, data privacy — missing one detail can kill the deal. Lawyers coordinate with authorities and advisers to ensure smooth compliance. 6. Signing & closing All moving parts — people, documents, funds — must align perfectly. Lawyers orchestrate the handover, ensuring risk is mitigated and obligations are clear. In short: the legal work isn’t paperwork. It’s orchestration, foresight, and strategic alignment — turning complex, high-stakes transactions into reality. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 In major deals, corporate lawyers are not mere scribes. They are engineers, navigators, and architects — shaping billion-pound transactions at every turn. Next time you read a deal announcement, ask yourself: Which stages did the lawyers influence — and how did they actually create value behind the scenes?

Welcome all! You’re now part of a global community with students from the world’s most elite universities. We're in beta stage, and already have members here from These include the University of Oxford, the London School of Economics, and Stanford Business School 💪 This community has been up for only 4 months and we've passed 1000 members Reply to this post with a brief intro to you Who are you? Where are you studying? What career would you like to pursue? And also what content would you like to see added?? (as we're still in beta at the moment) To re-introduce myself I'm Hassan, an ex-corporate recruiter, I'm here to help you enter elite careers like Investment Banking, Corporate Law, Venture Capital, Private Equity amongst many others. Any questions? Please make a post here and ask! If you'd like to enquire about the 1-1 waiting list please DM me or one of our admins and they'll provide you with the details 😁

Every law student knows the top 10 firms in the rankings. Many treat them like trophies to chase. But here’s the reality: rankings only measure perception, not the daily experience of life inside the firm. They tell you almost nothing about what really shapes your career. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥: – Quality of training: Are you getting mentorship that sharpens judgment, or just slide-deck assignments? – Partner investment: Do senior lawyers actively develop juniors, or just delegate tasks? – Team dynamics: Will you collaborate, or be left to survive in isolation? – Responsibility level: Will you handle real, high-stakes work, or just peripheral matters? – Client quality: Are your clients learning opportunities, or endless firefighting exercises? Prestige looks great on LinkedIn, but it doesn’t guarantee you’ll grow — or even enjoy the work. Your career isn’t built on logos. It’s built on experience, exposure, and the quality of work you do every day. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 Don’t chase a firm for its name. Chase the environment that challenges you, develops you, and positions you for influence — not just endurance. When evaluating firms, ask yourself: what matters more — the logo outside, or the work you’ll do inside?

This webinar breaks down why strong applicants still get rejected — and what to fix at each gate: - Gate 1: CV + application sift (signal + specificity) - Gate 2: online/VI screens (structure under time) - Gate 3: interviews (STAR-3® evidence + delivery) - Gate 4: AC/case (commercial reasoning) Do this after watching: comment “Law + deadline + stage” and we’ll route you to the right template thread. Historical outcomes; results vary; no guarantees. Third-party names/marks for context only—no affiliation/endorsement.

Recruiters in GS London process thousands of applications each cycle. They don’t read every line — they scan for impact: does each bullet show a clear action, measurable result, and relevance to the role? If not, it’s dismissed in seconds. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑽𝑻𝑴𝑹™ 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏: It helps turn vague descriptions into clear, evidence-based achievements. 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆: "Worked on a deal” → “Drafted client memo on £250m cross-border acquisition, adopted in partner submission.” This shift allows recruiters to see proof, not fluff — and that often decides whether your application progresses. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 Recruiters rarely spend 10 minutes on a CV — they spend closer to 15 seconds. Without quantifiable outcomes, your experience risks being overlooked. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 Your CV isn’t a diary of everything you’ve done — it’s a concise evidence sheet of why you’re ready for the role. Would your CV pass Goldman’s 15-second filter?