CMS Opportunities 2021/22

[iratencies]

I didn't meet the benchmark, that's what they said. 👍

Is this for CMS Academy or First Steps? I didn't realise there was a benchmark for First Steps

 

[JusticeJo]

Is this for CMS Academy or First Steps? I didn't realise there was a benchmark for First Steps

For First Steps.

 

[Bubbles]

I received the WGT after 5 days of submitting my application. Today, I received the feedback...😭 I failed!!

I got the same today

 

[JusticeJo]

I got the same today

We have a year to practice and practice this test! We can do it 🙂 in a year's time we will be replying "I passed the test"

 

[OB]

We have a year to practice and practice this test! We can do it 🙂 in a year's time we will be replying "I passed the test"

The Lawyer Portal practice test is great and firms like Clifford Chance have practice ones which are identical to the real thing and give scores so you can tell which section to improve on. I used to be rubbish at them but I've been scoring in 90th percentile recently!

 

[iratencies]

I did my WGT for First Steps November 20th and still haven't hear anything back..😭

 

[kokothemagicdragon]

I did my WGT for First Steps November 20th and still haven't hear anything back..😭

check your CMS portal and spam! If you have received nothing then email them...

 

[iratencies]

Thank you! I received a response yesterday being invited for a VI

 

[G.G_west]

Guys, have I been rejected? I did my VI with CMS in mid-November and still have not heard anything back. I know quite a lot of people have been invited to AC but I also know that some people have been rejected when they did their VI at the same time as me! I have emailed recruitment on 04 Jan 22 and they said we're still reviewing it and will get back to me in due course. The spots for AC are probably almost all filled in so they probably haven't had time to tell me I've been rejected right?

Just wanted to update everyone, I got an email two days ago for the AC invite!! 🎉

 

[iratencies]

Just wanted to update everyone, I got an email two days ago for the AC invite!! 🎉

Congrats! I'm doing my VI tomorrow, any tips?

 

[G.G_west]

Congrats! I'm doing my VI tomorrow, any tips?

If im being honest, I have no clue why I passed the VI. I am not just saying it, it was my worst VI ever haha. But I would just say, re-read your answers on your application, and try not to repeat similar things again on the VI. Try and expand on the points you made in your written application.

 

[awd1998]

Does anyone know if CMS pays your Diploma fees as well as offering a grant or just offers the grant? Can't seam to find anything on there website about it apart from that they give you a maintenance grant.. I know there competitors do pay diploma fees as well as offer a grant so assumed it wold be the case but just thought someone on here might have an answer before I email grad recruitment as I know there super busy

 

[law23]

Hi all, just logged into my CMS portal and it says my VI has been reviewed - what does this mean please? Should I expect a response soon?

 

[iratencies]

I completed bombed the VI... rambling, anxious stuttering.. got cut off on the first question. Not expecting good news 🙃

 

[jadelsxo]

Does CMS only do first steps on one week or are there various weeks for different groups of participants?

 

[George Maxwell]

Does anyone know if CMS pays your Diploma fees as well as offering a grant or just offers the grant? Can't seam to find anything on there website about it apart from that they give you a maintenance grant.. I know there competitors do pay diploma fees as well as offer a grant so assumed it wold be the case but just thought someone on here might have an answer before I email grad recruitment as I know there super busy

Hey @awd1998,

So if I were to guess, my response would be yes. CMS (and similar firms) do generally cover GDL/LPC fees. I also found this page (last updated in 2019) on Lawcareers.net. This suggests that CMS do cover law school fees (in addition to a grant).

I hope that helps 💪

 

[hopefulfutureapprentice]

Hi all, just logged into my CMS portal and it says my VI has been reviewed - what does this mean please? Should I expect a response soon?

Hi Catriona,
Did you hear back from CMS after your VI? I hope it was good news if you did!

 

[law23]

Hi Catriona,
Did you hear back from CMS after your VI? I hope it was good news if you did!

Hi, I did thank you - I heard yesterday after a successful telephone interview I have been offered a place on the scheme!

 

[hopefulfutureapprentice]

Hi, I did thank you - I heard yesterday after a successful telephone interview I have been offered a place on the scheme!

Congratulations!!! What scheme was you applying for?
How long did you have to wait after your video interview to hear anything back?

 

[law23]

Congratulations!!! What scheme was you applying for?
How long did you have to wait after your video interview to hear anything back?

Thank you! I was applying for First Steps and I received a response about the VI around 2 weeks after submitting!