General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[RN]

Does anyone know if RPC reviews applications on a rolling basis? Thanks!

 

[NadineBusty]

Does anyone know if RPC reviews applications on a rolling basis? Thanks!

Yes, they review apps on a rolling basis.

 

[S87]

Yes, they review apps on a rolling basis.

I was told that they review after the deadline.

 

[W]

Anyone heard an update from BCLP re direct TCs?

 

[Ifmhouse4]

Hey everyone was wondering if anyone had heard back from Pinsent Masons yet re direct TC?

 

[S87]

Hey everyone was wondering if anyone had heard back from Pinsent Masons yet re direct TC?

nope

 

[dosblancos7]

Just got another email from Dentons regarding my direct TC app post-1st interview. I was told that an update cannot be provided at the moment.

When did you apply ?

 

[RN]

Yes, they review apps on a rolling basis.

Thanks! I have emailed grad recruitment at RPC and they have confirmed they review all applications after the deadline.

 

[rb26]

Is this for VS or TC?

VS!

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

Seen some people get TC offers from BCLP today! Congratulations to you all if you are part of this forum!

 

[H]

Hi - I applied last year. I got through to the final round and was never notified of the outcome despite being told I had passed the MCQ test...hopefully you'll have a better experience!

I applied last year and received a scholarship so I'm happy to help if I can! What part of the scholarship assessment do you mean?

Hi guys, I've been invited to do the 30 minute multiple choice assessment as part of the scholarship process. I don't know anything about what this consists of other than the fact there's 20 questions. Please could you tell me what the assessment is like? Is it basically a Watson Glaser test?

I'd really appreciate the help! Thank you x

 

[Penelope]

Is it ok to send a follow up email to a recruiter (for a paralegal role) asking for an update after having a couple of phone calls? We last spoke on Monday morning. Don't want to be pushy/irritating but really like the role and I know it starts soon.

I know this isn't directly linked to TC apps but would be grateful for anyone's thoughts!

 

[Penelope]

Hi guys, I've been invited to do the 30 minute multiple choice assessment as part of the scholarship process. I don't know anything about what this consists of other than the fact there's 20 questions. Please could you tell me what the assessment is like? Is it basically a Watson Glaser test?

I'd really appreciate the help! Thank you x

When I did it last year, it was questions about current affairs and very basic legal concepts (as far as I can remember!). Definitely wasn't a Watson Glaser or any kind of psychometric test. Good luck!

 

[VSH]

Hello Has anyone had an interview at Harbottle and Lewis? Thanks!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is it ok to send a follow up email to a recruiter (for a paralegal role) asking for an update after having a couple of phone calls? We last spoke on Monday morning. Don't want to be pushy/irritating but really like the role and I know it starts soon.

I know this isn't directly linked to TC apps but would be grateful for anyone's thoughts!

no - far too early to ask for an update. Assuming this is just an application stage/enquiry and that you haven’t been interviewed for the role, you may never hear back - the recruiter will contact you if they need to.

 

[S87]

Hello Has anyone had an interview at Harbottle and Lewis? Thanks!

Hi,
Can I ask you when did you send your app?

 

[Popal]

Seen some people get TC offers from BCLP today! Congratulations to you all if you are part of this forum!

Agreed, well done all! Assume this was from the vac scheme? I haven’t heard of any direct route assessment centres taking place but could be wrong!

 

[Andre]

How strange... Is that email an update then, or not?

Did you get this email too?

Has anyone else heard from Dentons?

 

[NadineBusty]

Did you get this email too?

Has anyone else heard from Dentons?

I haven't heard a thing since I sent my app in March.

 

[Law123]

@Jessica Booker

Hi,

I have been successful in securing a virtual vacation scheme. Before the vacation scheme, I have been asked to email over a short biography to include for example my current situations; work or study, what I'm looking to learn on the vacation scheme and interests or hobbies.

How many words would be appropriate for a short biography and what would be the best way to go about this and is there anything I should definitely include?

Thank you very much