General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Samar]

Hi All,

Just going on from Jaysen's post about venting etc during this period - I wanted to make a note about how demotivated I am feeling about doing any kind of applications at the moment. Whilst I can manage my time more flexibly due to WFH, I am the most demotivated I have ever been... finding it hard to think about/concentrate on TC apps when there is so much going on around us that is far bigger than me/applications etc in my opinion.

Of course I will try to press on and not push myself too much but just wanted to make mention of it in case anyone else was feeling the same way. I am sure it is totally normal as times of uncertainty are always quite bizarre but just can't seem to think beyond this current situation.

Any advice always welcome for me and anyone else feeling the same way!

 

[Miki3999]

Hi All,

Just going on from Jaysen's post about venting etc during this period - I wanted to make a note about how demotivated I am feeling about doing any kind of applications at the moment. Whilst I can manage my time more flexibly due to WFH, I am the most demotivated I have ever been... finding it hard to think about/concentrate on TC apps when there is so much going on around us that is far bigger than me/applications etc in my opinion.

Of course I will try to press on and not push myself too much but just wanted to make mention of it in case anyone else was feeling the same way. I am sure it is totally normal as times of uncertainty are always quite bizarre but just can't seem to think beyond this current situation.

Any advice always welcome for me and anyone else feeling the same way!

I feel the same RE uni assignments, corporate governance does not matter so much after all..

 

[J32]

Jaysen knows how important this forum has been to me. I want to say a big thank you to everyone on TCLA. It's been a lifeline. I have had my trials and tribulations, as we all have, with trying to get a TC and have come close a few times, learning and developing as I go. I had secured a VS for this summer which I was so excited about. I didn't mention it on the forum as I didn't know how I would cope if I didn't convert. I have since had some seriously bad news concerning my health which has now put it all in jeopardy. And of course Covid19 adds to my and everyone's anxieties.

I want to wish you all good luck as I may be silent for a while. Tomorrow I start chemotherapy. I will watch your progress from the sidelines and hope one day to join you again here. Take care and stay safe.

So sorry to hear this Helena. Sending you positive thoughts, and hope you get through this

 

[D95]

Hi All,

Just going on from Jaysen's post about venting etc during this period - I wanted to make a note about how demotivated I am feeling about doing any kind of applications at the moment. Whilst I can manage my time more flexibly due to WFH, I am the most demotivated I have ever been... finding it hard to think about/concentrate on TC apps when there is so much going on around us that is far bigger than me/applications etc in my opinion.

Of course I will try to press on and not push myself too much but just wanted to make mention of it in case anyone else was feeling the same way. I am sure it is totally normal as times of uncertainty are always quite bizarre but just can't seem to think beyond this current situation.

Any advice always welcome for me and anyone else feeling the same way!

I feel the exact same and, to be honest, I'm kind of relieved that I am not the only one. Seemingly I have more time on my hands, but this is the first time in years when I don't care about getting a TC as much as I did before - really, all I care about right now is that my family and friends stay healthy and do not lose their jobs. Even when my spring VS was cancelled, instead of moaning about the lost chance, my reaction was more like: "Yeah, that's for the best, I'm glad I won't have to commute to the City now".

I am taking it day by day right now - whilst I am working from home (I appreciate the fact that I can do so!), my partner is a key worker and every time he leaves for work in the morning I am worried sick, especially seeing how many people are plain irresponsible and do not take extra precautions.

While I know I should be still making applications and do not lose sight of the future career-wise, it is hard to do it knowing what is going around at the moment and what a massive impact it already has had on our lives - and it is just a beginning here in the UK.

 

[S87]

Guys is anyone available or willing to give my training contract a last read? I do not know ho many times I read it and it is killing my spirit.

 

[D]

Guys is anyone available or willing to give my training contract a last read? I do not know ho many times I read it and it is killing my spirit.

PM it over. I'll have a look. Banking Law seems very unappealing right now.

 

[Jessica Booker]

My mood is all about the place at the moment.

One minute I feel very grateful for my own circumstances and feel energised by the thought on helping others and seeing the opportunity of having time to do things I haven't been able to do for a long time. The next minute I am freaking out about how quiet it is in London (I am completely used to noise/bustle/traffic/everything being open 24/7) and how despite being a very independent person (live on my own, work on my own etc), the ability to not have complete freedom to do what I want feels slightly suffocating.

If you are feeling demotivated and don't want to make application, don't beat yourself up about it - you are allowed to feel that way in these circumstances. Your decision not to make an application now will not affect your future - you literally have 45+ years of your working life in front of you and that will be influenced by many more matters than how you feel right now. If things come to you either a week, month or year later than you expect, I personally wouldn't worry about it - its better to make the right choices at the right time rather than the wrong choices right now.

 

[Charles]

Hey to everyone

Just wanted to say to everyone, you are doing good....hang in there

 

[Sammy Watkins]

Hi everyone!

Hope you are all keeping well. Did anyone have a telephone interview with Dentons last week?

 

[Charles]

For those who applied for the Travers Smith Tc did any of you get an email phrased this way:

"Thank you for your application for a training contract.

Your application is important to us and we value your continued interest in the firm. Due, however, to the higher than normal acceptance rate of offers, we do not currently anticipate holding any more interviews between now and July

We will therefore be in touch regarding your application during August".

From my research TS are notoriously slow in sending out emails in regards to their schemes

 

[MarathonNotaSprint]

I have just logged on to the Browne Jacobson application portal, literally about to submit my direct TC application, and it says the 'vacancy is closed', even though the deadline was not till the 1st April and I logged on yesterday and had no issues....is this the case for anyone else applying to Browne Jacobson for the direct TC? Please let me know if it is-I have put so much work into this application and am so gutted right now

Hey! The same thing happened to my friend He was told by their recruitment team that they have brought forward the deadline

 

[Ricky]

For those who applied for the Travers Smith Tc did any of you get an email phrased this way:

"Thank you for your application for a training contract.

Your application is important to us and we value your continued interest in the firm. Due, however, to the higher than normal acceptance rate of offers, we do not currently anticipate holding any more interviews between now and July

We will therefore be in touch regarding your application during August".

From my research TS are notoriously slow in sending out emails in regards to their schemes

They fill up TCs from their VSs first. So they will wait until after the VSs to see if any places remain.

 

[Miki3999]

For those who applied for the Travers Smith Tc did any of you get an email phrased this way:

"Thank you for your application for a training contract.

Your application is important to us and we value your continued interest in the firm. Due, however, to the higher than normal acceptance rate of offers, we do not currently anticipate holding any more interviews between now and July

We will therefore be in touch regarding your application during August".

From my research TS are notoriously slow in sending out emails in regards to their schemes

I did

 

[Jaysen]

Hi All,

Those of you who haven't seen our email today, we've decided to make our latest course free. The advice in this course is really good - Harry and Gordon give a lot of actionable advice.

I've made a post about it here and you can enrol here.

 

[Andreasyau1]

Guys is anyone available or willing to give my training contract a last read? I do not know ho many times I read it and it is killing my spirit.

Yea go on then

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Jaysen knows how important this forum has been to me. I want to say a big thank you to everyone on TCLA. It's been a lifeline. I have had my trials and tribulations, as we all have, with trying to get a TC and have come close a few times, learning and developing as I go. I had secured a VS for this summer which I was so excited about. I didn't mention it on the forum as I didn't know how I would cope if I didn't convert. I have since had some seriously bad news concerning my health which has now put it all in jeopardy. And of course Covid19 adds to my and everyone's anxieties.

I want to wish you all good luck as I may be silent for a while. Tomorrow I start chemotherapy. I will watch your progress from the sidelines and hope one day to join you again here. Take care and stay safe.

Helena,

Wishing you all the very best. Thank you for your invaluable advice and insights in the forums. Hoping everything works out for you. Please stay safe <3

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Currently waiting to hear back from:

Arnold & Porter
Orrick - I saw that they cancelled their ODs so unsure what's happening now.

 

[Charles]

They fill up TCs from their VSs first. So they will wait until after the VSs to see if any places remain.

Thanks you said something like that previously. Do you have some sort of intel that we should know of? lol

 

[Charles]

I did

Fingers crossed that it turns out positive

 

[L.M.P]

Hey guys, hope everyone is doing okay and looking after themselves (physically and mentally )

Has anyone heard anything from Ashurst for direct tc?