General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Deleted member 2707]

No - in the case you need a balance given the final point. You also need to show your analysis (rather than facts) for the final point too.

Okay thank you!

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Hey, can I ask how long you had to wait until you received the VI invite after the Watson Glaser?

I got it around 5 days after I completed the WG- did the WG on Saturday and got the test on Thursday!

 

[TheShoe]

Does anyone know who Stephenson Harwoods competitors are?

Think about SH's core strengths; shipping could be one you consider. Then research which other firms are strong in those areas. HFW/WFW could be a start.

 

[Aspiring.lawyer.to.be]

Do you need legal work experience for the direct TC application at Baker McKenzie?

 

[U98]

Hey, does anyone know whether Hogan Lovells has a specific policy on how long you have to wait to reapply. The website only says you can apply twice - is that per year or in total. It doesn't say anything about the duration in between both applications or whether you can apply to two VC's or if it's one VC and one TC in a year.

 

[Andrew M]

Do you think I would be okay to refer to Mills & Reeve as M&R in the "why this firm" section? The question itself says Mills & Reeve but I have noticed that they often abbreviate it elsewhere.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Do you think I would be okay to refer to Mills & Reeve as M&R in the "why this firm" section? The question itself says Mills & Reeve but I have noticed that they often abbreviate it elsewhere.

If they abbreviate it to that, then it is fine

 

[Phoebe]

Hey, does anyone know whether Hogan Lovells has a specific policy on how long you have to wait to reapply. The website only says you can apply twice - is that per year or in total. It doesn't say anything about the duration in between both applications or whether you can apply to two VC's or if it's one VC and one TC in a year.

I emailed them about this and unfortunately it means you can only apply twice in total

 

[U98]

I emailed them about this and unfortunately it means you can only apply twice in total

Ah okay, that's a shame! Thanks for letting me know :/

 

[Dominique]

I was invited to the first Taylor Wessing open day last week

Hey, I have my open day at Taylor Wessing this week on the 26th. Have you had yours yet, if so how was it? Any tips to get the most of out the day?

 

[S87]

Hello guys,

I am trying to understand the role of an investment funds lawyer and the role of hedge funds.
Do you know which section of the FT should I read which firms are specialised in investment funds?

Thank you in advance

 

[JD]

Has anyone heard back from Orrick re their open day sessions in Oct?

 

[traineehopeful29]

I applied to Winter Vacation Scheme at Stephenson Harwood and just heard back today from grad rec inviting me to do a written case study exercise. Did anyone else get this invite? I thought the HR interview was the last step for VS.

 

[CalibreX1]

I applied to Winter Vacation Scheme at Stephenson Harwood and just heard back today from grad rec inviting me to do a written case study exercise. Did anyone else get this invite? I thought the HR interview was the last step for VS.

Yes, I completed the case study last week. This is the last step for VS.

 

[traineehopeful29]

Yes, I completed the case study last week. This is the last step for VS.

Thank you! I was a bit confused because their website just said it was going to be an interview. How was the case study?

 

[CalibreX1]

Thank you! I was a bit confused because their website just said it was going to be an interview. How was the case study?

I was confused too! It was fine, nothing you wouldn't expect tbh. They give you 1.5 hours to complete it, which still wasn't long enough for me personally! Good luck

 

[traineehopeful29]

I was confused too! It was fine, nothing you wouldn't expect tbh. They give you 1.5 hours to complete it, which still wasn't long enough for me personally! Good luck

Thank you!! You too!!

 

[SonM]

Since you can only apply for HL twice in total, I am wondering how I should approach this year's application. I applied last year and I didn't pass the WG test. So, I was thinking of using the exact same application and applying again this year since technically I passed the written application stage. There have been no changes as such aside from my LPC grades. Now I'm second-guessing myself. Does anyone have any insight on this?

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Since you can only apply for HL twice in total, I am wondering how I should approach this year's application. I applied last year and I didn't pass the WG test. So, I was thinking of using the exact same application and applying again this year since technically I passed the written application stage. There have been no changes as such aside from my LPC grades. Now I'm second-guessing myself. Does anyone have any insight on this?

I thought the test for HL was automatic? Sorry if I'm mistaken!

 

[J Wu]

Has anyone heard back from Orrick re their open day sessions in Oct?

Nothing yet. Two other people I know who attended have not heard back either.