I’m about to start my vacation scheme tomorrow and I thought I would pop onto here to say a few words. Firstly I really appreciate everyone here on the forum for all the support and advice I’ve received that have helped me so far in this application cycle.
I’m feeling very nervous and excited...
Hey, I was wondering what to do if I get put into a different practice which I did not list as an interest in my application for the vacation scheme. I'm going to be open-minded for sure but considering the partner interview where they have my original application, how should I approach the...
I remember it was so fast, so really be prepared for short preparation and answering time. That threw me off a lot. The questions were very normal VI questions, like what are current challenges law firms are facing right now.
What is a commutable distance for travelling during a VS? Is there a set time that determines if you are within a commutable distance for a law firm? @Jessica Booker
I read on the news that Goldman Sachs took away its targets to achieve a certain number of partners from a non-white background in the UK after they did in the US. It's definitely a scary reality but unfortunately I think when it comes to organisations with a strong US holding they may do the...
I have a question regarding the last point you made about airtime. In my last group exercise I kept note of the time however the person who was making the point before me didn’t pay attention it and when it came to my turn we ran out of time. What advice would you give in a situation like this?
Thank you so much for your advice. I really needed to hear that.
Your words are so reassuring and I will definitely take some time off, this application cycle has been rough.
Thank you!!! :)
Hey, I wanted to ask generally if you haven’t got a vac scheme offer, training contract or paralegal offer in your final year of university. Would you still do the SQE by itself? If you still apply to law firms on the SQE will they question why you’re not working at a firm whilst doing the SQE...
I would say it's great to do a seat in one you don't know much about as it's an amazing opportunity for you to learn and showcase that you are willing to go beyond your comfort zone. That being said when I previously selected an area I had knowledge in I didn't get to sit there because it was so...
From what I've learnt from VIs I would suggest just focusing on 2 as two minutes is not that long and linking it back to your own experience. For example talking about teamwork and saying when you worked in a team and then talking about commercial awareness and your own experience. I've...
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