I've had a number of people messaging me over the past day saying they've been invited to VI, and I emailed V&E and they said they're still reading apps, so don't lose hope!I’m waiting for v&e but I don’t have any hope.
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I've had a number of people messaging me over the past day saying they've been invited to VI, and I emailed V&E and they said they're still reading apps, so don't lose hope!I’m waiting for v&e but I don’t have any hope.
Thanks so much for this! In terms of commercial awareness do you mind if I ask what kind of thing they asked about. Like more case study type or general commercial issues that interest you etc.Hey Guys,
I had my HD skype interview and was successful. They asked 3 Q's, one about commercial awareness, one about HD and what makes them different and one about your skills. They dont ask follow up questions so deffo use up all the allocated time as I finished my interview early as I thought they'd ask follow ups but they didn't. Hope this helps
Hey, it was a little while ago now but it was v general, something along the lines of 'what issues do you see impacting the market' kind of thing. Hope this helps, the questions were all pretty broad so you always had something to draw on which was goodThanks so much for this! In terms of commercial awareness do you mind if I ask what kind of thing they asked about. Like more case study type or general commercial issues that interest you etc.
don't give up! we all get there someday. don't let yourself drown in despondent thoughts like that. attitude/mindset wins/loses you half the battle.
It’s really important you’re sharing this, because honestly you aren’t alone!!!
You will get there. This process is designed to filter out those who give up in the face of multiple rejections.
I have had quite a difficult cycle and have decided to take a break from TC/VS applications and will start again when I am mentally ready. Perhaps taking a break from applications for a couple of weeks or more if necessary will allow you to see your worth and get back on track.
You’ll get the TC. You’re likely almost there. Don’t give up!
Is there any specific feedback that you have had?
I can imagine it may be hard, having done the work of a trainee, to go into these interviews with the same motivation, vigour and enthusiasm that you once had. Don't let that come across! You simply have to be as positive as possible and it will happen.
If there is any way I can help, please let me know.
Just for full disclosure, I had a particular day just about three/four weeks ago where I felt exactly like you do right now and I called Jaysen and the lovely people at Rare Recruitment so panicked (and very teary) because I honestly felt so helpless and demoralised by the constant rejections. I cannot tell you just how happy I am now (weirdly) for those experiences and setbacks because 1. when the offer came through it felt like so much more of an achievement 2. I have developed resilience and have better confidence in my own strength going forwards which will hopefully make me a good trainee and 3. I am so appreciative of the opportunity I have been given because I know how much it has taken me to get here.
Please do not give up!
and also - thank you for your bravery in being honest, i am sure many people on here will feel somewhat reassured that they are not alone in feeling this way
If you accept the TC you cannot complete the vac schemes. Yes, whilst a little unethical you can renege on an offer should you choose to! @Jessica Booker will be able to answer this better than I canOk guys got a dilemma. I’ve been offered a direct training contract at a firm and she said I’ll have around 3 weeks to accept but she understands it’s a big decision. I haven’t asked for longer yet. I really like the firm, but I have 3 vacation schemes coming up in June/July. Can I still complete the vac schemes even if I accept? And if I do accept the TC, can I go back on the offer if I get an offer from another firm after the vac scheme?
Ok guys got a dilemma. I’ve been offered a direct training contract at a firm and she said I’ll have around 3 weeks to accept but she understands it’s a big decision. I haven’t asked for longer yet. I really like the firm, but I have 3 vacation schemes coming up in June/July. Can I still complete the vac schemes even if I accept? And if I do accept the TC, can I go back on the offer if I get an offer from another firm after the vac scheme?
I'm absolutely delighted to announce I've just been offered a place on Gibson Dunn's summer vacation scheme!
After 3 rejections post-AC this cycle, this really is the confidence boost I've needed
Hope others have similarly good news this week!
Thank you so much for your support. I am just so down and really feel like everything is so pointless... hopefully things change soon
As @Daniel Boden said above. @Jessica Booker will have some advice.
My advice - read the terms of your offer. You may find that your offer and acceptance is only valid if you agree to forego all future VS's.
Thank you so much for your support. I am just so down and really feel like everything is so pointless... hopefully things change soon
If you accept the TC you cannot complete the vac schemes. Yes, whilst a little unethical you can renege on an offer should you choose to! @Jessica Booker will be able to answer this better than I can
As @Daniel Boden said above. @Jessica Booker will have some advice.
My advice - read the terms of your offer. You may find that your offer and acceptance is only valid if you agree to forego all future VS's.
Just received interview invitation from Katten! Does anyone have any tips?
I am not convinced the above would be a legitimate T&C in an offer/employment contract. As the individual is not in employment with the firm until the point their TC starts, I don't think they can restrict you from working with competitors before they start.
I am but I feel that despite doing everything from networking, Commercial awareness reading and applying daily, nothing is coming from it. Feel so far away from my goal...I might be getting different people mixed up, but aren't you in employment in a firm now as a paralegal? If so, that is something to be positive about. It will be providing you with a lot of opportunities to set you up for your future career.
I'm pretty sure the SRA Code of Conduct requires anyone who has accepted a TC offer to withdraw from all other placements. Otherwise, you are just messing up the opportunities for other students.
You can keep offers open (and complete vac schemes) but after you've accepted it, you gotta kiss goodbye to those other vac schemes.
"Once a student has accepted an offer, the student must inform all other employers who have made a training contract or vacation scheme offer, or invited them to attend an interview, that they have accepted a training contract offer elsewhere and as such are withdrawing from the recruitment process. Furthermore the student will make no further applications for a training contract or vacation scheme." - Law Society website