Hope it was good news!! Can I ask a way over the top question - was it viewed then you had to wait before you received the invitation? II heard back within 4 days last week.
Hope it was good news!! Can I ask a way over the top question - was it viewed then you had to wait before you received the invitation? II heard back within 4 days last week.
This for Mishcon's VI?I did my Friday not heard anything - seems to range from 2 hours to couple of weeks!
yeah sorry! I know someone who did both stages at Gibson and heard back about a week later with a rejection.This for Mishcon's VI?
Oh okay thanks - they told me last week they were making decisions and that I'd hear back this week so fingers crossedyeah sorry! I know someone who did both stages at Gibson and heard back about a week later with a rejection.
I think the main thing is not to assume anything. I almost did what you did! I calculated with the original price first but I knew the contract specifically said the fair price so I told myself if I just say the fair price without going too much into detail when writing the email and leave the calculation table blank, I’d get some of it right. Whereas, if i calculated with original price I knew it’d 100% be contractually wrong so I’d get no points. I kind of took a risk by leaving some boxes blank but I thought this was better than giving them an answer even I already knew was wrong.
I was just hoping for some advice on the best way to start cover letters. A number of firms tell you the name and job title of the person you should address it to; should you use both their name and their job title at the start of your cover letter? I had assumed that you just used their name and the job title information was just so you understood the role of the person you were addressing it to but now I’m wondering if actually you should be setting the cover letter up as if you were sending it separately, with my own name, address and date as well as name, job title and address of firm I’m applying to? Or maybe somewhere in-between the two? Any guidance appreciated!
Can you advise, Jessica Booker?
Thanks Jess. Is it also acceptable to not head up with my address, their address etc?no need for job titles
Thanks Jess. Is it also acceptable to not head up with my address, their address etc?
Hey everyone, I recently had the chance to chat informally with a Head of Grad Rec and Partner in charge of recruitment at a firm that is setting up a training contract program for the first time next year. They have both previously worked at multiple top American firms and a silver circle firm, so I figured their insights might be relevant as they relate to questions I've seen on here:
1. If you already have a TC secured, do not bother paralegaling unless you want to do it for financial reasons. They said paralegal experience will not make you perform better as a trainee or impress new bosses. I asked with regards to the summers in between the GDL & LPC and between the LPC & start of a TC, and they told me it would not help me in any way if I already had a TC at that point (though I definitely could do it to make some money).
2. Unless you have very specific reasons to, do not self-fund the LPC. Unfortunately it makes recruiters doubt your application for two reasons: firstly, why did no other firm want this person to the point where they are self-funding - "what's wrong with them?" They are essentially searching for your flaws rather than your strengths. Secondly, it makes them doubt your commitment to the firm you are applying to- "they would probably take any firm at this point". The difference with the GDL is that it is broader and can be used as a springboard for different careers, whereas the LPC could only be useful for a solicitor.
I'm sure none of this is definitive and lots of people will be exceptions to this! But for those that are considering either of these things, I thought it might be helpful to share
Hey everyone, I recently had the chance to chat informally with a Head of Grad Rec and Partner in charge of recruitment at a firm that is setting up a training contract program for the first time next year. They have both previously worked at multiple top American firms and a silver circle firm, so I figured their insights might be relevant as they relate to questions I've seen on here:
1. If you already have a TC secured, do not bother paralegaling unless you want to do it for financial reasons. They said paralegal experience will not make you perform better as a trainee or impress new bosses. I asked with regards to the summers in between the GDL & LPC and between the LPC & start of a TC, and they told me it would not help me in any way if I already had a TC at that point (though I definitely could do it to make some money).
2. Unless you have very specific reasons to, do not self-fund the LPC. Unfortunately it makes recruiters doubt your application for two reasons: firstly, why did no other firm want this person to the point where they are self-funding - "what's wrong with them?" They are essentially searching for your flaws rather than your strengths. Secondly, it makes them doubt your commitment to the firm you are applying to- "they would probably take any firm at this point". The difference with the GDL is that it is broader and can be used as a springboard for different careers, whereas the LPC could only be useful for a solicitor.
I'm sure none of this is definitive and lots of people will be exceptions to this! But for those that are considering either of these things, I thought it might be helpful to share
Thanks!No - that should all be included
I have a FF AC end of march - completed telephone interview early feb and originally invited to AC on the 10th but by the time I clicked the link they were full for that one. No idea if they've sent out offers/next round interviews though!
they took forever to get back to me after tests to invite to phone interview though if thats helpful!
Hey everyone, I recently had the chance to chat informally with a Head of Grad Rec and Partner in charge of recruitment at a firm that is setting up a training contract program for the first time next year. They have both previously worked at multiple top American firms and a silver circle firm, so I figured their insights might be relevant as they relate to questions I've seen on here:
1. If you already have a TC secured, do not bother paralegaling unless you want to do it for financial reasons. They said paralegal experience will not make you perform better as a trainee or impress new bosses. I asked with regards to the summers in between the GDL & LPC and between the LPC & start of a TC, and they told me it would not help me in any way if I already had a TC at that point (though I definitely could do it to make some money).
2. Unless you have very specific reasons to, do not self-fund the LPC. Unfortunately it makes recruiters doubt your application for two reasons: firstly, why did no other firm want this person to the point where they are self-funding - "what's wrong with them?" They are essentially searching for your flaws rather than your strengths. Secondly, it makes them doubt your commitment to the firm you are applying to- "they would probably take any firm at this point". The difference with the GDL is that it is broader and can be used as a springboard for different careers, whereas the LPC could only be useful for a solicitor.
I'm sure none of this is definitive and lots of people will be exceptions to this! But for those that are considering either of these things, I thought it might be helpful to share
I think that this is very very subjective.
Haha, well the part 2 of the second point kinda applies before/after the TC offer when you're in serious need of a job! But I strongly disagree with their first point because being a paralegal or whatever would make things run faster when you get into the office as a trainee since you know how to get your heard around.
This is just two people’s opinions on the matter - many (if not a majority) of us wouldn't hold the same view.
I’d also be expecting individuals in these positions to be providing more advice on the SQE given the shelf life on for LPC.