General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Miki3999]

So what happened with your friend?

They told him he will "join another office for training while working for home", idk what to think about it

 

[Cer96]

Ah I'm sorry to hear that, but as others have said I'm sure there will be better news in the future, and I feel like getting to the interview is something you should definitely be proud of & take confidence from for future applications!

 

[nymi]

hello,

this might sound a very silly question. I am trying to find a firm's annual review report, however, I can't find it even on their website. Does anyone know where to specifically find it?

Thanks

 

[Lawgirl123]

They are still making some decisions on VS candidates having dished out quite a few TC's.

Hi, so are we saying Latham are only hiring from VS ? I'm not sure why these places have direct TC application forms then?

 

[Deleted member 5185]

All of the waiting and rejection has given my anxiety the best rollercoaster ride of its life. I wonder if the process may be harder than the actual role of solicitor ! *simultaneously crying and laughing

 

[Deleted member 5185]

Hi, so are we saying Latham are only hiring from VS ? I'm not sure why these places have direct TC application forms then?

I would like to know this as well, also waiting to hear back post direct TC app. Best of luck

 

[S87]

hello,

this might sound a very silly question. I am trying to find a firm's annual review report, however, I can't find it even on their website. Does anyone know where to specifically find it?

Thanks

So google the name of the firm followed by companies house

 

[S87]

I would like to know this as well, also waiting to hear back post direct TC app. Best of luck

That's the last email I received from them: "Thank you for making an application for the 2022 Training Contract.

We have received a very high volume of applications so it would be very helpful if you can please refrain from contacting the Graduate Recruitment team about the progress of your application. We expect to be able to provide an update about your application by early September.

Thanks for your patience at this busy time."

 

[Jessica Booker]

I thought the last possible start date for the GDL was this September. Is it still possible to start the GDL in 2021?

It was always the case you could start the GDL before August 2021, so the January 2021 intake would have been the last one.

However, the SRA have delayed the transition period and now you can start the GDL anytime up to 31 December 2021 as long as you have committed to the course by 31 August 2021. It sounds like some providers may squeeze in one last intake that starts in December 2021 after the typical September intake just to get one last cohort in before the deadline.

 

[nymi]

So google the name of the firm followed by companies house

Oh my god thank you so much!!!!

 

[Jessica Booker]

hello,

this might sound a very silly question. I am trying to find a firm's annual review report, however, I can't find it even on their website. Does anyone know where to specifically find it?

Thanks

which firm?

 

[Jessica Booker]

So google the name of the firm followed by companies house

You are unlikely to find an annual report on Companies House, just their annual returns (two very different things).

 

[Sekani Wraith]

Hi does anyone know what the question for the Linklaters open day is please? The site just says its a 200 word question on their agile framework and I don't want to wait till it opens to start preparing.

 

[acceleratedlaw]

Ah I'm sorry to hear that, but as others have said I'm sure there will be better news in the future, and I feel like getting to the interview is something you should definitely be proud of & take confidence from for future applications!

If you don't mind me asking, how long ago did your interview take place? Just trying to get a sense for whether Farrer's are still interviewing & looking for candidates or if they're likely making final decisions soon.

Hey hey thank you for your kind words! I had my interview on the 10th of august and they contacted me to arrange it about 1.5 weeks prior

 

[S87]

You are unlikely to find an annual report on Companies House, just their annual returns (two very different things).

Actually I did..found the annual report and financial statements 30 April 2019.

 

[Lawgirl123]

Actually I did..found the annual report and financial statements 30 April 2019.

A full annual report? I would expect just the financial statements. This must be for a UK firm though? I highly doubt a US firm would file their accounts on companies house.

 

[S87]

A full annual report? I would expect just the financial statements. This must be for a UK firm though? I highly doubt a US firm would file their accounts on companies house.

Yes, and I found it particularly interesting.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Actually I did..found the annual report and financial statements 30 April 2019.

Edit: Apologies you can find annual reports on companies house, although not always the best quality copies.

 

[Deleted member 5185]

That's the last email I received from them: "Thank you for making an application for the 2022 Training Contract.

We have received a very high volume of applications so it would be very helpful if you can please refrain from contacting the Graduate Recruitment team about the progress of your application. We expect to be able to provide an update about your application by early September.

Thanks for your patience at this busy time."

Thank you so much!

 

[Andrewp]

This cycle has been painful