General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Jessica Booker]

Hi Jessica, the assessment I did yesterday was an incorrect one. They re-sent me another assessment which was a lot different than the previous one and had an attachment I couldn't open for 5 mins. Is it worth emailing them?

yes - if there was a fault with the test you should contact them immediately

 

[Castelli99]

Hi Jessica, the assessment I did yesterday was an incorrect one. They re-sent me another assessment which was a lot different than the previous one and had an attachment I couldn't open for 5 mins. Is it worth emailing them?

Hi - i have to do the assessment too! What is it like? I was assuming some kind of watson glaser style test

 

[S87]

Hi guys,

Has anyone heard back from Dentons, Addleshaw and Pinsent?

 

[Jenna]

Hi guys,

Has anyone heard back from Dentons, Addleshaw and Pinsent?

I'm still waiting to hear from Dentons (post WG) and Pinsents (post app)

 

[lexiak]

I'm still waiting to hear from Dentons (post WG) and Pinsents (post app)

When did you apply for the direct TC? I applied in March but haven't heard anything

 

[EP]

I'm still waiting to hear from Dentons (post WG) and Pinsents (post app)

same- I have heard nothing from Pinsents post app

 

[SouffléSouffléSoufflé]

Hi all, I had an email earlier today regarding Forsters.

They are putting their graduate recruitment process "on hold" this summer, by cancelling the vacation schemes and the direct training contract recruitment process.

They plan to pick this recruitment up at a later stage in the year when their office reopens and when "it is safe to have candidates come in for assessments and interviews".

 

[Jenna]

When did you apply for the direct TC? I applied in March but haven't heard anything

I applied in February and was invited to the WG in April.

I think Covid has delayed everything but you should hear back shortly!

 

[D95]

Hi all, I had an email earlier today regarding Forsters.

They are putting their graduate recruitment process "on hold" this summer, by cancelling the vacation schemes and the direct training contract recruitment process.

They plan to pick this recruitment up at a later stage in the year when their office reopens and when "it is safe to have candidates come in for assessments and interviews".

I seriously must have done some pretty questionable stuff in my previous life because I don't know how else to explain the mess this application cycle is for me

For reference, I applied to only a few firms this year so far with 4 of them postponing their recruitment process (all after I have already submitted the apps + one of them after the first stage interview) and 1 cancelling their vacation scheme altogether (I was moved to the direct TC process, but still). Now Forsters joins the crowd, thankfully (?) I was only in the middle of the application, so no biggie.

Anyways, how's your Tuesday going, folks?

 

[S87]

I'm still waiting to hear from Dentons (post WG) and Pinsents (post app)

Can I ask you when did you receive the WG test?

 

[Jenna]

Can I ask you when did you receive the WG test?

Sure. I received it 15 April

 

[Jessica Booker]

I seriously must have done some pretty questionable stuff in my previous life because I don't know how else to explain the mess this application cycle is for me

For reference, I applied to only a few firms this year so far with 4 of them postponing their recruitment process (all after I have already submitted the apps + one of them after the first stage interview) and 1 cancelling their vacation scheme altogether (I was moved to the direct TC process, but still). Now Forsters joins the crowd, thankfully (?) I was only in the middle of the application, so no biggie.

Anyways, how's your Tuesday going, folks?

I know it is probably little comfort, but the majority of people will be in your shoes this year. It’s going to be a tough 12 months for everyone.

 

[man063]

Does anyone know if Freshfields accept TC applications from people who have been rejected for the VS this cycle? There doesn't appear to be any info on their website and I'm not confident of getting a reply to an e-mail.

 

[dosblancos7]

Does anyone know if Freshfields accept TC applications from people who have been rejected for the VS this cycle? There doesn't appear to be any info on their website and I'm not confident of getting a reply to an e-mail.

I emailed them, and they said they consider apps even if you were rejected for VS , as long as you are in your penultimate year. This was a few months ago, in March though!

 

[NickMcK]

Hi all, I had an email earlier today regarding Forsters.

They are putting their graduate recruitment process "on hold" this summer, by cancelling the vacation schemes and the direct training contract recruitment process.

They plan to pick this recruitment up at a later stage in the year when their office reopens and when "it is safe to have candidates come in for assessments and interviews".

Thanks for updating us on this - I'm glad I haven't invested a lot of time in an app yet!

Can I ask if you have submitted already? At the moment their application portal is still open and their website has not been updated. I have an in-progress app and haven't received an email.

 

[thecorporatelawyer]

Hi All, not sure if this is the right thread for this, but does anyone know if there is really any preference of the cover letter format? I've seen a lot of different templates online but I don't want to get too fancy and end up looking unprofessional. Also are we always required to put the firm's full address on the CL as well as our own?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi All, not sure if this is the right thread for this, but does anyone know if there is really any preference of the cover letter format? I've seen a lot of different templates online but I don't want to get too fancy and end up looking unprofessional. Also are we always required to put the firm's full address on the CL as well as our own?

Format wise (but not great content):

https://targetjobs.co.uk/sites/targ...ion-scheme-covering_letter-with-tips-2016.pdf

yes, I would normally put the full address in if they are asking for a cover letter

 

[SouffléSouffléSoufflé]

Thanks for updating us on this - I'm glad I haven't invested a lot of time in an app yet!

Can I ask if you have submitted already? At the moment their application portal is still open and their website has not been updated. I have an in-progress app and haven't received an email.

Hi there, I had submitted my application a few months ago.

 

[theTC_girl]

Hey everyone,wasn't sure where to ask this - but did anyone take notes at the webinar today? I had to leave halfway due to a work meeting unfortunately.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hey everyone,wasn't sure where to ask this - but did anyone take notes at the webinar today? I had to leave halfway due to a work meeting unfortunately.

@Jaysen was the session recorded for anyone who couldn’t make it or had to drop out? I’d be keen to watch it back if it is!