General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Jaysen]

It’s okay and thank you! I’m going to admit that I did cry a little bit (just because it was my 6th job rejection today) but the silver lining is that my eyes feel a lot clearer! Lol

I applied in February

man i know that feeling all to well.. I literally, cried on the train on the way to a BCLP networking event because I got a jones day interview rejection that day. Honestly it all feels hopeless at times. Especially for me cause I feel like the thing holding me back i cannot change. All I can say is stay strong my friend. We do not have a choice but to keep going. Its okay to cry but dont give up my friend. You can get it. You will get it. Does not matter how uncertain it is or how it looks.. you will get it. Just keep going, find a way to learn from your experiences.. and something will have to give. If you ever need to talk I got you. I had a rejection day too yesterday with rejections from smaller regional firms I was hoping would be nicer. But we gotta keep going! I believe in you!

This is really tough - I just want to give a quick shoutout to both of you for being so open about your experiences.

Right now, I think social media can really distort the training contract journey. Because people generally only post their successes, it can give the impression that everyone else easily secures offers, which is then incredibly disheartening to the candidates who don't receive offers. Your honesty here is invaluable and refreshing because you're showing to so many people reading this that they're not alone in the rejections they do face.

Am really rooting for both of you guys. You both come across as incredibly authentic and genuine people, and whatever happens, you should be proud of yourselves for that.

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

This is really tough - I just want to give a quick shoutout to both of you for being so open about your experiences.

Right now, I think social media can really distort the training contract journey. Because people generally only post their successes, it can give the impression that everyone else easily secures offers, which is then incredibly disheartening to the candidates who don't receive offers. Your honestly here is invaluable and refreshing because you're showing to so many people reading this that they're not alone in the rejections they do face.

Am really rooting for both of you guys. You both come across as incredibly authentic and genuine people, and whatever happens, you should be proud of yourselves for that.

thank you so much i appreciate that!

 

[IntrepidL]

Just got an email from Linklaters that my application is currently under review. Sent off the app 3/4 days before the deadline.

 

[Mia97]

Just got an email from Linklaters that my application is currently under review. Sent off the app 3/4 days before the deadline.

Heads up last year all candidates were auto emailed this around 6 weeks post app. Not sure if it’s the same still however

 

[azbwcy]

Does anyone know who the Farrers cover letter should be addressed to? Thanks!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know who the Farrers cover letter should be addressed to? Thanks!

 

[Jen E C]

Would anyone be able to link me the thread where people were discussing how they were preparing for their upcoming schemes? I have been searching to no avail.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Would anyone be able to link me the thread where people were discussing how they were preparing for their upcoming schemes? I have been searching to no avail.

The virtual one is here:

https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/virtual-vacation-schemes-top-tips.2459/

 

[Daniel Boden]

Would anyone be able to link me the thread where people were discussing how they were preparing for their upcoming schemes? I have been searching to no avail.

Here you go!

https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/vacation-scheme-preparation.2397/

 

[Jen E C]

The virtual one is here:

https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/virtual-vacation-schemes-top-tips.2459/

Here you go!

https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/vacation-scheme-preparation.2397/

Thank you both!!

 

[S87]

Guys,

Watson Farley & Williams has paused recruitment for their direct training contract applications.

 

[CarinaH]

Heads up last year all candidates were auto emailed this around 6 weeks post app. Not sure if it’s the same still however

I applied in December last year and received the review email 3 days after my application and was told about the outcome exactly 4 weeks after I applied. Seems like the process is faster earlier into the process

 

[J123]

Has anyone ever done a direct TC AC at Morgan Lewis before (case study written exercise and panel discussion, partner interview and group exercise). I'd appreciate any tips, specific to ML or general! It's my first AC this cycle, so I'm a bit rusty

 

[XARA]

Has anyone ever done a direct TC AC at Morgan Lewis before (case study written exercise and panel discussion, partner interview and group exercise). I'd appreciate any tips, specific to ML or general! It's my first AC this cycle, so I'm a bit rusty

Hi when did you hear from Morgan Lewis?

 

[dosblancos7]

Got a BCLP virtual AC if anyone has any experience with BCLP's AC please let me know!

Also I've read the email- there isn't a date for the AC. Will obviously contact the firm but if anyone has been invited to a TC AC with BCLP, please let me know if your email had a date?

Edit: Booked my slot(the only one left) for next week!

 

[G1996]

Got a BCLP virtual AC if anyone has any experience with BCLP's AC please let me know!

Also I've read the email- there isn't a date for the AC. Will obviously contact the firm but if anyone has been invited to a TC AC with BCLP, please let me know if your email had a date?

Hiya

I have one too! I booked via the link in the email

 

[dosblancos7]

Hiya

I have one too! I booked via the link in the email

Thank you! I booked one in August! Good luck with the AC !

 

[J123]

Hi when did you hear from Morgan Lewis?

Today.

 

[Shalli]

Thank you! I booked one in August! Good luck with the AC !

Hey, congrats on receiving an AC invite, do you mind me asking when you applied? I'm yet to hear back!

 

[dosblancos7]

Hey, congrats on receiving an AC invite, do you mind me asking when you applied? I'm yet to hear back!

I applied on June 15- the deadline I think! Good luck!