2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[OB]

To update on the SQE/LPC debate - a new provider for SQE prep courses has just been announced! Looks much cheaper than what has been advertised up until now...

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[whisperingrock]

To update on the SQE/LPC debate - a new provider for SQE prep courses has just been announced! Looks much cheaper than what has been advertised up until now...

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Maybe this will break up the monopoly of ULaw and BPP a bit so students stopped being treated like disposable money machines.

 

[ab1147]

Hi guys! i was just wondering, if we are asked something along the lines of "what skills do trainees need" in an interview, would we also talk about how we have shown these skills in past experiences? I'm nervous about rambling on and making my answers longer than they need to be

 

[Ophelia K]

Am I right in thinking if I accept an offer to start the GDL or PGDL before September 2021 I can qualify using the current route rather than the SQE?

 

[Dheepa]

Should the 'why law' question in an interview include reference to the specific firm or is this not necessary?

Nope not necessary to reference the firm. Just explaining your motivations for law and more specifically commercial law will be enough.

 

[Dheepa]

Hi guys! i was just wondering, if we are asked something along the lines of "what skills do trainees need" in an interview, would we also talk about how we have shown these skills in past experiences? I'm nervous about rambling on and making my answers longer than they need to be

I don't think you'd need to talk about your experiences for this one unless they've specifically asked you how you've demonstrated them as well. It's more of an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the role. I'd suggest elaborating on whatever skills you do mention by including examples of how they will be necessary for the day to day tasks of a trainee.

 

[Jessica Booker]

To update on the SQE/LPC debate - a new provider for SQE prep courses has just been announced! Looks much cheaper than what has been advertised up until now...

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There will be lots of new entrants into the market as they are not regulated in the same way as GDL/LPC courses are. In fact it’s not regulated at all....

I expect the private tutor market to also boom because of this. Why pay many thousands of pounds to a provider when you’ll be in large class sizes, when you could work with a private tutor far more flexibly and cheaply and have more 1-on-1 type tutution!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Am I right in thinking if I accept an offer to start the GDL or PGDL before September 2021 I can qualify using the current route rather than the SQE?

Yes, if the firm(s) you train with allow you to take that route of course. They could still determine that you go down the SQE route if that’s their preference.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi guys! i was just wondering, if we are asked something along the lines of "what skills do trainees need" in an interview, would we also talk about how we have shown these skills in past experiences? I'm nervous about rambling on and making my answers longer than they need to be

Not necessary to do this but many people do, although it just tends to be “developed X, Y and Z skills in my role as Forum Moderator”. You won’t need to go into full STAR responses as that would be painfully long.

 

[ab1147]

I don't think you'd need to talk about your experiences for this one unless they've specifically asked you how you've demonstrated them as well. It's more of an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the role. I'd suggest elaborating on whatever skills you do mention by including examples of how they will be necessary for the day to day tasks of a trainee.

Not necessary to do this but many people do, although it just tends to be “developed X, Y and Z skills in my role as Forum Moderator”. You won’t need to go into full STAR responses as that would be painfully long.

Thank you both for your advice! ☺️

 

[sparky10]

has anyone who applied in jan heard back from goodwin?

 

[djqb]

Has anybody heard back from Travers Smith today?

 

[pbyrne]

Just wondering if anyone who's heard from CRS can clarify if it's for the London office or one of the other ones?! I know I said I'm not taking their silence as a bad sign but I can't help it 😂🤦‍♀️

 

[ofm]

Did you get an email confirming that they received your SJT - I haven't got an email so am wondering if something went wrong so they didn't get it or if they just don't send out confirmations?

No, I didn't get an email either!!

 

[ibs97]

has anyone had their V&E AC?

 

[PF'noooo!]

Has anyone heard from Stephenson Harwood?

I had an interview a few weeks ago for the summer vac scheme. Haven't heard anything since

 

[futuretraineecity]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned, if I were to do the LPC next year, what would that mean in terms of the SQE and applying for TCs? Finding it a little confusing lol

 

[Jessica Booker]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned, if I were to do the LPC next year, what would that mean in terms of the SQE and applying for TCs? Finding it a little confusing lol

It would make you exempt for SQE stage 1 if the firm(s) you secured qualifying work experience with made you take the SQE route.

 

[33c]

has anyone who applied in jan heard back from goodwin?

I applied on 15th Jan and have heard back

 

[Cantab_95]

Still waiting on Kirkland, Travers, Goodwin, Cooley and Freshfields..