General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Jessica Booker]

Hi everyone,

We have now finalised our community guidelines. I'd be grateful if everyone could read this at some point so you are aware of what they are.

They can be found here:

TCLA Community Guidelines

Many thanks

Jess

 

[jan28]

Google "law firms which use psychometric tests"...

https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ch-law-firms-use-an-online-test-2018-19.1087/

thank you!

 

[Jenna]

Is anyone still waiting to hear from Dentons?

 

[Kablahc]

does anyone know around what time firms generally hold open days? I want to go to some but worried I'll miss out if they're all in nov/dec because i'm at risk for coronavirus (wish I could go to Baker McKenzie's but they're all this month!!!)

 

[Lawgirl123]

does anyone know around what time firms generally hold open days? I want to go to some but worried I'll miss out if they're all in nov/dec because i'm at risk for coronavirus (wish I could go to Baker McKenzie's but they're all this month!!!)

I think the open days are virtual?

 

[Andrewp]

Is anyone still waiting to hear from Dentons?

I am post-first interview (had that in March)

 

[Kablahc]

I think the open days are virtual?

Ohhhh I really hope so!! I didn't apply for BmcK's because it seemed like they were in person, I'll check if most firms have gone virtual now then

 

[Jessica Booker]

does anyone know around what time firms generally hold open days? I want to go to some but worried I'll miss out if they're all in nov/dec because i'm at risk for coronavirus (wish I could go to Baker McKenzie's but they're all this month!!!)

most will be virtual anyway - at least until Jan/Feb

 

[OB]

Ohhhh I really hope so!! I didn't apply for BmcK's because it seemed like they were in person, I'll check if most firms have gone virtual now then

They don’t sound like they’ll be virtual from their website but I saw them advertised on Legal Cheek saying they were virtual!

 

[Deleted member 5185]

Was hoping for some news on my birthday today (very sad), but my inbox has remained quiet. Has anyone heard from Latham, White & Case or AG yet?

Promise this is the last time I’ll ask.

 

[jan28]

Was hoping for some news on my birthday today (very sad), but my inbox has remained quiet. Has anyone heard from Latham, White & Case or AG yet?

Promise this is the last time I’ll ask.

Happy birthday!!!

 

[h2020]

Was hoping for some news on my birthday today (very sad), but my inbox has remained quiet. Has anyone heard from Latham, White & Case or AG yet?

Promise this is the last time I’ll ask.

Happy Birthday and sadly no

 

[Holly]

Was hoping for some news on my birthday today (very sad), but my inbox has remained quiet. Has anyone heard from Latham, White & Case or AG yet?

Promise this is the last time I’ll ask.

Happy birthday! My friend received an interview rejection on his birthday which is just awful!. Try not to look at your email today and enjoy your day

 

[tylergab]

Really loved the newsletter from yesterday so thought I would share my small piece for anyone that needs abit of motivation in general for the new cycle!

Just over a month ago I was offered a TC with my dream silver circle firm which was my last application out last cycle (I honestly couldn’t have been more thankful and grateful). 3 mins before my final interview I received a rejection call from another firm I had done a ‘online vac scheme’ with and burst into tears (slightly because I wished I hadn’t answered the call). I’m 23 and those were my last two apps I had out last cycle so that call really convinced me a TC probably wasn’t going to happen for me.

Fast forward to now I’ll be starting the LPC with a LLM next Monday (as they put me in a earlier cohort) and I promise you a month ago I would have never have guessed when I started my final round interview with literal tears in my eyes that this is how I would be starting September. So just wanted to say you’ll be surprised how quickly life can switch for you and I commend everyone that is able to tell their story in the most motivational way because for me getting a TC was one of the toughest and testing processes but if you were looking for a sign not to give up this is it, everything will happen for you and I hope you don’t give up on yourself!

Wishing you all the best for this app season

Tyler

 

[Jaysen]

Was hoping for some news on my birthday today (very sad), but my inbox has remained quiet. Has anyone heard from Latham, White & Case or AG yet?

Promise this is the last time I’ll ask.

I have mixed feelings about you using TCLA on your birthday . I hope you manage to take some time for yourself and away from the application process!

 

[Deleted member 5185]

I have mixed feelings about you using TCLA on your birthday . I hope you manage to take some time for yourself!

Thank you It’s actually on my most visited website list, lol

 

[cryingoverTCs]

Hi everyone! I'm in a pickle - I applied to the Linklaters direct TC and I have yet to hear from them, but if they reject me, I want to apply to the winter vac scheme. However, they are already accepting applications for the winter vac scheme, and I am yet to find out the outcome of my first app - what can I do?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi everyone! I'm in a pickle - I applied to the Linklaters direct TC and I have yet to hear from them, but if they reject me, I want to apply to the winter vac scheme. However, they are already accepting applications for the winter vac scheme, and I am yet to find out the outcome of my first app - what can I do?

The wording on their website (unfortunately):

Please only apply for either a vacation scheme or a training contract at any one time.

 

[Kablahc]

Was hoping for some news on my birthday today (very sad), but my inbox has remained quiet. Has anyone heard from Latham, White & Case or AG yet?

Promise this is the last time I’ll ask.

Happy birthday!! and nothing from Latham from my side either sadly, I'm also waiting!!

 

[S87]

Was hoping for some news on my birthday today (very sad), but my inbox has remained quiet. Has anyone heard from Latham, White & Case or AG yet?

Promise this is the last time I’ll ask.

No darling. Happy happy birthday..try to enjoy your day!