General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[hktr]

Hey guys, just wondering the general sentiment: is it worth applying for direct TCs without having done a VS or some kind of experience with the firm?
Thanks!

It's definitely helpful to have met the firm.

But if you can persuasively articulate 'why that firm' and demonstrate you're a good candidate, I doubt you'd be rejected because you had had no direct experience of the firm.

 

[JD]

when did you apply?

I have an open day with them already but they said it was postponed in March and ain’t heard back since

 

[JD]

Orrick recruit non-RB so I suspect we won't hear until after the deadline

I applied to the open day and got it but they postponed it, so just wondering if anyone else has heard what they are doing as an alternative

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hey guys, just wondering the general sentiment: is it worth applying for direct TCs without having done a VS or some kind of experience with the firm?
Thanks!

generally, yes. Lots of people manage to secure TCs in this way

 

[acceleratedlaw]

Hi ! Trowers have come back to me and said that they are currently marking the written assessment and we should hear mid May

Aren’t we approaching mid may ? Ahahaha damn

 

[Ifmhouse4]

Aren’t we approaching mid may ? Ahahaha damn

haha my thoughts exactly

 

[Andre]

Anyone heard from Dentons post first-round interview (direct TC)?

 

[851eg]

Has anyone heard from DAC Beachcroft post VI?

 

[Miki3999]

Hi, I need a bit of advice. I am re-applying to SM, as, due to certain circumstances, the HR allowed to apply again despite having had an unsuccessful interview. Do you think submitting the same (successful) cover letter would be a good idea? I would only delete one of the paragraphs and write a new one explaining my situation. The reasons for "why SM" have not really changed, and therefore I'm hesitating.

 

[D95]

Has anyone heard from DAC Beachcroft post VI?

Nope (and I did my VI back in January so it feels like foreeeever!).

However, I was recently told by the DACB associate that some of their recruitment staff was apparently furloughed + they are also dealing with internal matters and so he reckons it may be a while before we hear back from them - which I think is completely understandable.

 

[851eg]

Nope (and I did my VI back in January so it feels like foreeeever!).

However, I was recently told by the DACB associate that some of their recruitment staff was apparently furloughed + they are also dealing with internal matters and so he reckons it may be a while before we hear back from them - which I think is completely understandable.

Thank you!! Best of luck

 

[c1070]

Hey has anyone heard from/applied to eversheds direct TC?

 

[Ifmhouse4]

Hey has anyone heard from/applied to eversheds direct TC?

Hey! I've applied but they are non rolling so we wont hear from them for a while!

 

[Dala]

thanks for your replies! i was also wondering if it is worth re-applying to the same firm if you were rejected? i know some firms ask you not to, but if they dont specify this what are your thoughts? thank you guys

 

[FutureCity]

thanks for your replies! i was also wondering if it is worth re-applying to the same firm if you were rejected? i know some firms ask you not to, but if they dont specify this what are your thoughts? thank you guys

Hey! As long as you believe your application has improved from the previous cycle and can showcase the improvement, I would say go for it.

Firms ultimately want the best people for their firm. You applying a second time, with improvement, shows you are keen on the firm.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

thanks for your replies! i was also wondering if it is worth re-applying to the same firm if you were rejected? i know some firms ask you not to, but if they dont specify this what are your thoughts? thank you guys

no point reapplying for the same vacancy in the same cycle. If the firm has no policy, then no issue with reapplying as long as you know your application has changed significantly

 

[thecorporatelawyer]

Hi All,

How would you answer:

Please detail academic awards, prizes or scholarships and non-academic achievements at school, university and law school (if applicable)

I'm assuming you can only list achievements/prizes from school so achievements outside of this wouldn't count?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi All,

How would you answer:

Please detail academic awards, prizes or scholarships and non-academic achievements at school, university and law school (if applicable)

I'm assuming you can only list achievements/prizes from school so achievements outside of this wouldn't count?

if they are achievements outside of this (eg in work) then include this in your work experience sections

 

[KayM.]

Has anyone heard from Stephenson Harwood after a HR interview?

 

[W]

Has anyone heard from Faegre Drinker post-app? Thanks

How many TCs do they offer? I know they merged recently