General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Also, just submitted for the Arnold & Porter Vac Scheme. Anyone else applying? Deadline is on 08/03 so might be worth a shot

 

[cw]

Good luck!

Thanks You too!

 

[cw]

Has anyone done the Mishcon de Reya VI recently? Just interested to know the average turnaround time for them getting back to you afterwards...

I got rejected post VI after 3 months haha. I would send them an email, because they responded the day after I gave them a nudge!

 

[Mirela Mihova]

Also, just submitted for the Arnold & Porter Vac Scheme. Anyone else applying? Deadline is on 08/03 so might be worth a shot

I am, haven't submitted yet but was pleasantly surprised to see their deadline is so late in the year

 

[Aminata]

Has anyone heard back from Greenberg Traurig? I’m guessing that today is the last day for successful applicants to hear back

 

[Camilla]

I got rejected post VI after 3 months haha. I would send them an email, because they responded the day after I gave them a nudge!

Ahh thanks for letting me know. I only completed it yesterday lol. I am just being impatient because I know that some people who were successful heard back the same day!

 

[Bugsy Malone]

Ahh thanks for letting me know. I only completed it yesterday lol. I am just being impatient because I know that some people who were successful heard back the same day!

Hi Camilla - I heard back two hours later (completed on Tuesday afternoon) and I know someone else completed it yesterday afternoon and heard back after 20 minutes! Fingers crossed you hear soon

 

[RSta]

How long does it usually take to hear back from HSF post AC? HSF seems to have a reputation for giving quick outcomes - I know that some people were notified of outcomes on the same day as the AC. I had my AC this Wednesday, but haven’t heard back yet. Really panicked in view of the weekend (

 

[Camilla]

Hi Camilla - I heard back two hours later (completed on Tuesday afternoon) and I know someone else completed it yesterday afternoon and heard back after 20 minutes! Fingers crossed you hear soon

Ahhhhhhhh I think its a rejection based on that. Damnit!

Thanks for letting me know though. Just going to focus on direct TC round now

 

[CCC]

Can anybody comment on whether candidates for ACs are generally grouped by the stage they're at in their studies?
i.e. would it be usual to segregate, say, non-law/pre-GDL from law/pre-LPC? Or is it a mixture of age, experience and knowledge, and a fight to the death? (Just kidding!)

 

[M777]

Can anybody comment on whether candidates for ACs are generally grouped by the stage they're at in their studies?
i.e. would it be usual to segregate, say, non-law/pre-GDL from law/pre-LPC? Or is it a mixture of age, experience and knowledge, and a fight to the death? (Just kidding!)

Same question, especially considering firms seem to invite people to ACs at different times!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Can anybody comment on whether candidates for ACs are generally grouped by the stage they're at in their studies?
i.e. would it be usual to segregate, say, non-law/pre-GDL from law/pre-LPC? Or is it a mixture of age, experience and knowledge, and a fight to the death? (Just kidding!)

This doesn't happen anywhere.

Slightly different expectations will be applied to the level of knowledge someone may have (e.g. first year non-law students vs a post-grad law student) but it doesn't mean people are grouped in a manner you are suggesting. Everyone is in the same pool for the specific vacancy they have applied to, and they have to meet the same standards.

Knowledge has a shelf-life to your career anyway, so it is not like having specific knowledge is necessary for the job/opportunity.

The only situation where a candidate will be differentiated, is at the point of offer and having to consider the additional costs of supporting them through the GDL. Some firms will work on a rough quota of law to non-law students (purely for budget reasons), but those firms will usually run separate application windows for non-law vs law students anyway.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Same question, especially considering firms seem to invite people to ACs at different times!

That is just done on either strength of application/assessments or when they applied (or both) - in many cases, it can just be down to pot luck.

It won't be done by degree subject or what stage of their academics they are in.

 

[CCC]

This doesn't happen anywhere.

Slightly different expectations will be applied to the level of knowledge someone may have (e.g. first year non-law students vs a post-grad law student) but it doesn't mean people are grouped in a manner you are suggesting. Everyone is in the same pool for the specific vacancy they have applied to, and they have to meet the same standards.

Knowledge has a shelf-life to your career anyway, so it is not like having specific knowledge is necessary for the job/opportunity.

The only situation where a candidate will be differentiated, is at the point of offer and having to consider the additional costs of supporting them through the GDL. Some firms will work on a rough quota of law to non-law students (purely for budget reasons), but those firms will usually run separate application windows for non-law vs law students anyway.

Interesting perspective. Thanks.
For clarification, I should have explained that I was referring to ACs for Vacation Schemes, rather than Training Contracts. Not that I don't feel I can hold my own, just concerned (as 3rd Year, non-law) whether everyone would be of equivalent level of legal knowledge. Your answer appears to be 'no'.

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Dechert rejection today. Applied 27/01

 

[Anjeri]

Anyone heard from Ropes recently?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Interesting perspective. Thanks.
For clarification, I should have explained that I was referring to ACs for Vacation Schemes, rather than Training Contracts. Not that I don't feel I can hold my own, just concerned (as 3rd Year, non-law) whether everyone would be of equivalent level of legal knowledge. Your answer appears to be 'no'.

Still no different whether it is a VS or TC....

A VS to TC conversion is not going to be based on how much you know now, especially when you won't start for another 2-3 years.

What will determine it will be your willingness or ability to learn though.

 

[CCC]

Still no different whether it is a VS or TC....

A VS to TC conversion is not going to be based on how much you know now, especially when you won't start for another 2-3 years.

What will determine it will be your willingness or ability to learn though.

Appreciate your advice.
Thanks.

 

[HD]

Is anyone else still waiting on AG post VI (completed 6 weeks ago)? Or Dentons post WG (taken two weeks ago)? Thanks.

 

[CL20]

Is anyone else still waiting on AG post VI (completed 6 weeks ago)? Or Dentons post WG (taken two weeks ago)? Thanks.

Still waiting on AG about 9 weeks after the VI!