I would name the firm. Being vague about these things causes more suspicion. Thoughts are “why are you being so vague about who you worked for?”
Fantastic, congratulations! You must be delighted!
It was just over the weekend! did it on the friday and received the call on the monday
omg same! I was confused if the VI is automatic or if we have to answer the questions in the form well enough to get to that point - do you know? also, how are you going to prep for the interview?
omg same! I was confused if the VI is automatic or if we have to answer the questions in the form well enough to get to that point - do you know? also, how are you going to prep for the interview?
I've just sent you a message
Hi! Yh I have also been moved to stage 2! Still very confused and don't understand how I should answer the question!omg same! I was confused if the VI is automatic or if we have to answer the questions in the form well enough to get to that point - do you know? also, how are you going to prep for the interview?
Hi, I know several big US firms (Cleary Gottlieb, Vinson & Elkins, Covington & Burling) and Linklaters and Ashurst sends their trainees to Ulaw. Other MC firms and NRF send their trainees to BPP.
I had an interview with a graduate recruitment manager who when I asked her that question told me that firms don't really have preferred providers for the GDL and LPC, they send their future trainees to the provider who has given them the largest fee discount apparently.
It's usually asking how the firm is different from competitors form the point of view of clients i.e. what would make a client seek advice from that firm over others? Their strength in a particular practice area? A particular legal market? The capabilities of their lawyers? Hope that makes sense
Ah ok yes, that makes sense - thank you! Do you know of any specific examples? the question is asking me to find 3 examples of ways the firm differentiates but I only have 200 words *stress*It's usually asking how the firm is different from competitors form the point of view of clients i.e. what would make a client seek advice from that firm over others? Their strength in a particular practice area? A particular legal market? The capabilities of their lawyers? Hope that makes sense
I can't give specific examples as I don't know the firm you're referring to, but I would start by looking at the firm's practice areas - maybe using Legal500 to see the areas in which it really excels, and then go on to explain how this leads clients to prefer this firm over others, as the firm has more experience, expertise etc.
Yes, agreed. Just answering because the person asked which provider is the LPC provider for which firm.
Right. I should have made that answer clearer, she implied that firms do liaise with the course providers on a regular basis to negotiate tuition deals, and it can change from year to year, so the only reliable source would be the graduate recruitment team for the firm in question.
