2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Legal_rawn]

If I am on a waitlist (the only candidate on the list) for a TC spot is it acceptable to email the firm and say I’m still really interested in the position? They said they couldn’t take an extra person due to cash flows but I’ve seen they’ve been doing mergers etc and hiring lots of people so I don’t know if it’s worth speaking to them about it

 

[Dheepa]

What would you guys say are BCLP's top competitors? I was thinking like Baker McKenzie and like Addleshaw Goddard because they all seem to do well in real estate (particularly corporate) and they are all quite big on their international presence but I'm not sure if I'm even going about this right?

You're on the right track here. Identify the BCLP's biggest practice areas/industries, look at their rankings on Legal 500 then look into firms that have similar rankings in those areas. A firm will generally have different competitors based on their expertise in different areas (very rarely is a firm just going head to head with one or two other firms) and I think taking the approach I mentioned shows that you understand the market is pretty nuanced.

 

[Lisa Lowe]

Anyone else who was invited to the Feb Open day by BCLP not heard anything about it? Its in less than a week and I haven't heard a peep since registration...

Not even a confirmation email after registering.

 

[Staples]

adding onto the London rent talk, is there any possibility that I can apply for the postgraduate loan for my GDL? Like what if I just can’t live on what the firm gives me will they just give my spot to someone who can???

The GDL isn’t eligible for a PG loan because it isn’t a master’s level qualification. To be eligible for that you have to do one of those LLMs that are effectively a GDL + some kind of research component tacked on (eg a thesis), so it becomes master’s level. It needs to be your first-ever master’s though AFAIK.

Not sure how it works when your GDL is sponsored by a firm though!

 

[JohnSM]

White & Case spring Vac scheme offer lol

Is it weird I haven't heard from White & Case for Spring. They told me latest this Wed and still nothing?

 

[CA98]

@CA98 You mentioned they have assessments till the end of this week right? Perhaps they'll get back to us later today or early next week..

I did and yeah I think that seems likely.... (what is it about waiting for AC outcomes that is so singularly nerve-wracking)

 

[kat_]

Hi,
I hope everyone is great!
I'm applying Shoosmiths VS

I apologize if this seems obvious,
But I'm really stuck on this question;
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated change to our ways of working and the delivery of client service. Looking forward, consider the challenges facing the profession and describe how Shoosmiths can remain competitive and attractive to clients without compromising on profitability?

Does anyone have any idea?

 

[jono6147]

Are people still waiting on a response from Taylor Wessing? Feel as though the longer this wait goes on the less likely an AC is 😢

 

[Celestie]

Not even a confirmation email after registering.

Same for me, are you still waiting on VS app as well?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Feels like you might have to disclose this but @Jessica Booker will know better.

Side note: My friend matched with a guy on Tinder, few days later at a virtual Open Day ends up having to make awkward conversation with him because he's a trainee at the firm. She's got a TC there now though... 😂

No - don’t need to declare this.

 

[hlos14]

Almost 7 weeks post-application deadline for Irwin Mitchell and still have not heard anything as of yet! Has anyone else got a response from them?

i got a PFO from Leeds office earlier in the week🙃

 

[Jessica Booker]

adding onto the London rent talk, is there any possibility that I can apply for the postgraduate loan for my GDL? Like what if I just can’t live on what the firm gives me will they just give my spot to someone who can???

If it is a masters level course, yes. If it is a standard GDL then you might be able to get a professional loan from a bank.

 

[Jessica Booker]

If I am on a waitlist (the only candidate on the list) for a TC spot is it acceptable to email the firm and say I’m still really interested in the position? They said they couldn’t take an extra person due to cash flows but I’ve seen they’ve been doing mergers etc and hiring lots of people so I don’t know if it’s worth speaking to them about it

How long have you been on the waitlist?

 

[Etudierlaw2022]

Is it weird I haven't heard from White & Case for Spring. They told me latest this Wed and still nothing?

Same boat, haven't heard anything post app

 

[ZaraB]

Me after I finally get that response from Osborne Clarke

 

[rosie.l]

Fully aware I sound like a broken record lol but still nothing from Latham post-VI?

 

[GK8997]

Hey guys,

@Jacob Miller this may be a question for you as it is based off your article but does anyone know whether it is breaching the SRA Code of Conduct to lie on behalf of a client to the other party in the course of negotiation- I know you cannot do so if you are misleading the court but not sure if it's generally prohibited in a private negotiation setting, my gut would say so but wanted to check!

 

[lilli]

Hi,
I hope everyone is great!
I'm applying Shoosmiths VS

I apologize if this seems obvious,
But I'm really stuck on this question;
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated change to our ways of working and the delivery of client service. Looking forward, consider the challenges facing the profession and describe how Shoosmiths can remain competitive and attractive to clients without compromising on profitability?

Does anyone have any idea?

Hey, I asked this same question in here last week and was given some advice - if you search the Q it'll come up

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hi,
I hope everyone is great!
I'm applying Shoosmiths VS

I apologize if this seems obvious,
But I'm really stuck on this question;
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated change to our ways of working and the delivery of client service. Looking forward, consider the challenges facing the profession and describe how Shoosmiths can remain competitive and attractive to clients without compromising on profitability?

Does anyone have any idea?

Remote working
Technology
Clients
These will be a starting point for you.

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Hey guys - If I used to date someone who works at a firm that I'm applying to for a TC, do I need to disclose this in the question where they ask if I have any links with the firm? They're an NQ if that matters at all.

I told myself I'd never apply to the said firm but it's a great one that I'd love to do a TC at and I've been rejected by most others at this point (or maybe I was just too lonely this valentines lol)

Hahaha I literally had exactly this, I decided not to apply in the end 🤣