General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Jessica Booker]

A&O has also asked partners to inject more capital!

this can happen outside of recession/impending recession. Undoubtedly it will be to steady the ship this time around, but cash injections from partners can happen for a multitude of reasons, particularly if they have to invest in something big like a new office building/lease, new technology (which may also be the case for some firms - having to buy 100s or 1000s more remote working devices won’t be cheap).

 

[Charles]

Today is a very special day because it is @Jessica Booker's birthday!! I just wanted to wish you a very happy birthday and to say thank you for all of the help and advice you give to us all - you are an incredible support to so many of us. I know this isn't the birthday you probably had planned but I really hope you have a lovely day

I second this. Happy birthday Jessica, I appreciate the resources you dedicate to helping us. Great tidings to you. Hope you have fun

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

I’ve just spotted this in my email!

Thank you so much - this is such a generous gift and it’s really made my morning!

❤️

Happy birthday Jess! You have been such a blessing!

 

[Charles]

Now now no need to be mean, people are anxious it is understandable. The reason I liked this forum was I believed it was a encouraging and supported others not giggled at their anxieties which im sure we all have.

What are you on about? There's no meaness in that post. Sometimes when there are anxieties/problems you use humour to deal with them and it's okay. Better still if u disagree with something I wrote you can kindly ask rather than jump to conclusion. Thanks u

 

[Alison_a]

Happy Birthday @Jessica Booker !

Thank you for being such a supportive and informative figure on this platform. We appreciate the time you dedicate to this platform.

I hope you have a lovely day, despite the doom and gloom around the world <3

 

[WMA]

Is anybody still waiting to hear back from Browne Jacobson? I know they've responded to a lot of people but I've heard nothing

 

[Asmee DC]

Is anybody still waiting to hear back from Browne Jacobson? I know they've responded to a lot of people but I've heard nothing

I'm still waiting as well

 

[Alice G]

What are you on about? There's no meaness in that post. Sometimes when there are anxieties/problems you use humour to deal with them and it's okay. Better still if u disagree with something I wrote you can kindly ask rather than jump to conclusion. Thanks u

Now now no need to be mean, people are anxious it is understandable. The reason I liked this forum was I believed it was a encouraging and supported others not giggled at their anxieties which im sure we all have.

Hi guys,

Just thought I ought to drop in on this and say that I don't believe any posts were made with malicious intent but I also appreciate how things can be read and interpreted within our threads and think it is something we all ought to be mindful of. Sadly, as is the case with online platforms, we do not have the benefit of hearing someone's tone of voice or seeing their body language/facial expressions when it comes to posts - literally just the words on the page.

I too love the camaraderie and supportiveness in the platform, it is the main reason why I became involved in the first place and why I still work in the capacity that I do. Let's all try and make a concerted effort to read our posts more carefully to consider how they may come across and I personally love an emoji to help me out with this too!

 

[NickyRaykes]

Completed Dentons Telephone interview yesterday.

Does anyone know how long it takes to hear back?

They told me it would be 2 weeks+

 

[NMD]

Happy birthday @Jessica Booker thank you for everything on the platform! I hope you have a fab day and enjoy your birthday as best you can given the current situation!

 

[epwz98]

Hi there,

Has anyone done an online assessment centre? I have one coming up, and from the e-mail nothing seems to have changed, but I'm wondering if its going to be any different in practice? IMO it seems like it could be quite tiring, especially since I'll essentially be in front of a camera for 4 hours straight!

 

[Charles]

Hi there,

Has anyone done an online assessment centre? I have one coming up, and from the e-mail nothing seems to have changed, but I'm wondering if its going to be any different in practice? IMO it seems like it could be quite tiring, especially since I'll essentially be in front of a camera for 4 hours straight!

Hey you have to be the first that I am hearing that is going to do an online assessment centre [please let us know how you get on with it]. I would like to think that it would be like the normal assessment centre just with the difference of it being virtual. Goodluck

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi there,

Has anyone done an online assessment centre? I have one coming up, and from the e-mail nothing seems to have changed, but I'm wondering if its going to be any different in practice? IMO it seems like it could be quite tiring, especially since I'll essentially be in front of a camera for 4 hours straight!

I suspect there will be pauses between exercises, where you will be able to take breaks like you would do in a normal AC... and that you can turn your microphone and camera off during those times

 

[S87]

Hey for those who applied for the Baker McKenzie TC; goodnews, I just received a Watson Glaser test invite - hurray!

Please also guys any ideas/tips/help on tackling the Watson Glaser Test and a Baker Mckenzie Video interview would really be helpful.

Hey can I ask you when did you apply?

 

[Charles]

Hi guys,

Just thought I ought to drop in on this and say that I don't believe any posts were made with malicious intent but I also appreciate how things can be read and interpreted within our threads and think it is something we all ought to be mindful of. Sadly, as is the case with online platforms, we do not have the benefit of hearing someone's tone of voice or seeing their body language/facial expressions when it comes to posts - literally just the words on the page.

I too love the camaraderie and supportiveness in the platform, it is the main reason why I became involved in the first place and why I still work in the capacity that I do. Let's all try and make a concerted effort to read our posts more carefully to consider how they may come across and I personally love an emoji to help me out with this too!

Ahh where's the emoji when you need it. Well what you say does make sense (that's why I give the benefit of doubt whenever I read people's stuff - I simply cannot input a tone into what you write). However, to any/all that may have been offended I apologise (I meant no ill will). Life moves on

 

[S87]

Guys,

Those who applied to Dentons, how long after did you receive the WG test?

 

[Law123]

Hey guys, I have an AC with Trowers coming up next week, does anyone know what to expect? I cant even find if they use strengths/competency based Q's. There's a written exercise, group task and short interview.
Any help would be much welcomed

Hi,

I hope your AC went well. I was wondering whether you could share your experience of the day as well as the interview and what kind of questions were asked in the interview. I've also PM'd you if it's better for you to reply on there.

Thank you!

 

[Charles]

Hey can I ask you when did you apply?

I applied on the 8th of March 2020. What about you?

 

[S87]

I applied on the 8th of March 2020. What about you?

Last week..

 

[Charles]

Last week..

Okay