Hi everyone! I just wanted to share some positive news. I’m happy to say that I have accepted a TC offer from Latham after 37 applications and 14 assessment centres over the course of 4 cycles!
I think the thing that changed the most for me this year was my approach to interviews - previously I treated interviews quite formally but this cycle I really tried to drive the interview towards my own interests and make them more conversational (as the interviewers are really there to assess whether they’d like to work with you). This led to some very interesting conversations about personal aspects of my application that had nothing to do with commercial law! I also found it really helpful to come up with questions specific to the interviewers in advance which led to further conversations and ensured that interviews ended on a positive note.
I want to thank everyone for being so supportive on the forum - I have learnt so much over the past year from the people here and from using all the member resources! To everyone who is still applying and unsure about whether to continue making applications, please don’t give up as you can only improve each time! And if anyone needs any advice, please do get in touch!
I think the thing that changed the most for me this year was my approach to interviews - previously I treated interviews quite formally but this cycle I really tried to drive the interview towards my own interests and make them more conversational (as the interviewers are really there to assess whether they’d like to work with you). This led to some very interesting conversations about personal aspects of my application that had nothing to do with commercial law! I also found it really helpful to come up with questions specific to the interviewers in advance which led to further conversations and ensured that interviews ended on a positive note.
I want to thank everyone for being so supportive on the forum - I have learnt so much over the past year from the people here and from using all the member resources! To everyone who is still applying and unsure about whether to continue making applications, please don’t give up as you can only improve each time! And if anyone needs any advice, please do get in touch!