General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[LegalNim]

Gibson have filled the intake from the vacation scheme so I don’t believe they’ll be looking at their direct TCs I’m afraid

Thanks. Are you sure? I emailed them when my exam results were released (after the deadline) and they emailed me this morning to say that they've updated my application - seems like a waste of time if they aren't even going to consider my application haha. Having said that, anything is possible with TC applications!

 

[dosblancos7]

Just received my second TC offer! Over the moon would be putting it mildly! Just one more to go now. Best of luck to everyone waiting for callbacks!

Congratulations D!!!

 

[LegalNim]

Thank you! Sat on HSF/FF currently. FF are seemingly doing callbacks for the VS's this week. This is likely why we have seen a flurry of activity with Direct TC's being progressed.

That's incredible! Well done! I attended Open Days at both of these firms and just loved them both so much - this would have been a really tough decision for me if I were in your position (although I'd definitely switch your tough decision for my zero offers haha). Congratulations!!

 

[D]

That's incredible! Well done! I attended Open Days at both of these firms and just loved them both so much - this would have been a really tough decision for me if I were in your position (although I'd definitely switch your tough decision for my zero offers haha). Congratulations!!

Let me know if I can assist with apps and stuff

 

[LegalNim]

Let me know if I can assist with apps and stuff

Thank you so much.

 

[Alice G]

Ah, awesome. I was advised early 2022, so, I may well see you there!

Keep me in the loop!! Congratulations again!

 

[Daniel Boden]

Thanks. Are you sure? I emailed them when my exam results were released (after the deadline) and they emailed me this morning to say that they've updated my application - seems like a waste of time if they aren't even going to consider my application haha. Having said that, anything is possible with TC applications!

Yep, when I accepted my offer after the vac scheme they told me they'd made the rest of their offers to others on the scheme and weren't planning on increasing. That said, maybe they've changed their mind but that's what I was told a week or so ago. Good luck with your app!

 

[IntrepidL]

Congratulations @D!! So happy for you!!

 

[Jessica Booker]

I just received from the GLP to say I've gotten through to the online interview stage. Feels like a marathon application process, and I'm pretty surprised I passed the CRT (I can never tell if I've bombed or smashed it).
Was wondering if anyone has experience of the type of questions they ask for the GLP? Need to start prepping!

GLP will be very good at explaining what you will be assessed against. Civil service have to tell you which competencies you will be assessed against and this will be relevant to the job grade you are applying to.

You can then see the type of evidence they will be looking for in the following document: https://assets.publishing.service.g...e/436073/cscf_fulla4potrait_2013-2017_v2d.pdf

Just make sure you are looking at the right job grade.

Edit: - from their (awful) brochure

Making effective decisions – Using evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully considering alternative options, implications and risks of decisions. Communicating and influencing – Communicating purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respecting the needs, responses and opinions of others. Working together – Forming effective partnerships and relationships with people from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support. Delivering at pace – Delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive. Developing self and others – Focussing on continuous learning and development. Motivation – Having a clear interest in and motivation for the law, public service and the work of government lawyers.

 

[LegalNim]

Yep, when I accepted my offer after the vac scheme they told me they'd made the rest of their offers to others on the scheme and weren't planning on increasing. That said, maybe they've changed their mind but that's what I was told a week or so ago. Good luck with your app!

That's a shame - thanks for letting me know.

 

[Anthony Abloh]

Thank you! Sat on HSF/FF currently. FF are seemingly doing callbacks for the VS's this week. This is likely why we have seen a flurry of activity with Direct TC's being progressed.

Congrats again! Just to clarify, you did a vacation scheme with FF not a direct TC app right?

 

[LuNo]

I can’t even believe I’m writing this but yesterday I got offered and accepted a TC with my absolute dream firm!!!! I could not be happier and just wanted to say thank you so much to this forum and everyone on here! Best of luck to everyone still waiting/applying

 

[Alice G]

I can’t even believe I’m writing this but yesterday I got offered and accepted a TC with my absolute dream firm!!!! I could not be happier and just wanted to say thank you so much to this forum and everyone on here! Best of luck to everyone still waiting/applying

Congratulations!!!! This is brilliant news

 

[Jessica Booker]

I can’t even believe I’m writing this but yesterday I got offered and accepted a TC with my absolute dream firm!!!! I could not be happier and just wanted to say thank you so much to this forum and everyone on here! Best of luck to everyone still waiting/applying

Awesome - congratulations!

 

[LuNo]

Awesome - congratulations!

Thank you so much!

 

[LuNo]

Congratulations!!!! This is brilliant news

Thank you so much I’m so happy!!

 

[Popal]

GLP will be very good at explaining what you will be assessed against. Civil service have to tell you which competencies you will be assessed against and this will be relevant to the job grade you are applying to.

You can then see the type of evidence they will be looking for in the following document: https://assets.publishing.service.g...e/436073/cscf_fulla4potrait_2013-2017_v2d.pdf

Just make sure you are looking at the right job grade.

Edit: - from their (awful) brochure

Making effective decisions – Using evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully considering alternative options, implications and risks of decisions. Communicating and influencing – Communicating purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respecting the needs, responses and opinions of others. Working together – Forming effective partnerships and relationships with people from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support. Delivering at pace – Delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive. Developing self and others – Focussing on continuous learning and development. Motivation – Having a clear interest in and motivation for the law, public service and the work of government lawyers.

Hello, I’m a paralegal in GLP - interviews are now based on the Civil Service success profiles - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles . The interview will be very scripted and based on the behaviours and competencies shown in the success profiles. I would recommend having an example for each, for example ‘name a time when you have delivered at pace’. Hope this helps!

 

[Jaysen]

I can’t even believe I’m writing this but yesterday I got offered and accepted a TC with my absolute dream firm!!!! I could not be happier and just wanted to say thank you so much to this forum and everyone on here! Best of luck to everyone still waiting/applying

Amazing news, well done!

 

[Velikilawyer123]

I can’t even believe I’m writing this but yesterday I got offered and accepted a TC with my absolute dream firm!!!! I could not be happier and just wanted to say thank you so much to this forum and everyone on here! Best of luck to everyone still waiting/applying

Amazing, massive congrats!! Which firm is it with if you don't mind me asking?

 

[LuNo]

Amazing news, well done!

Thank you so much!!