General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[CL20]

Has anyone here been successful in getting an interview for a Vacation Scheme or TC at Travers?

I haven't heard anything either. I applied 24th July.

 

[AH97]

Has anyone here been successful in getting an interview for a Vacation Scheme or TC at Travers?

If I recall correctly, during the Legal Cheek Virtual Law Fair last week, Travers said they'd be getting back to everyone within the next month.

 

[S87]

So I did not pass my interview for policy advisor..still applying for Civil service jobs tho.
However, got long chats with my girlfriend and parents and I should still try for a training contracts. At the end of July, got rejected for AS Aspire but they invited me to events with inclusive firms. After a long research, I realised that there are a bunch of (few) good firms that do not rely solely on grades and decided to apply. I have also decided to apply to a fewer firms and really tailor my applications. I have also decided to only apply for VS as firms hire predominately from their VS intake.

I have also decided to take part in the Aspiring solicitor CA competition. Is anyone takin part in the competition? Do you want to create a thread or a group where to analyse the news once a week on a zoom call?

 

[Mary12]

Hi, I was just wondering in response to the question,
What does exceptional client service look like from a future facing lawyer?,
would you draw on examples of what you’ve done?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, I was just wondering in response to the question,
What does exceptional client service look like from a future facing lawyer?,
would you draw on examples of what you’ve done?

No - I would just focus on what you think it is. It would say if it wanted you to demonstrate those same skills/attitudes/approaches.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Anyone got a Grad Rec email address for the Akin Gump? Please could you PM me with one if you have one (thanks in advance)

Just sending out emails to firms for our vacation scheme/insight programme download and already stumbled at A (going alphabetically!)

Edit - firms don't make it easy for you to contact them do they

 

[Miki3999]

Rejection from Dentons post Telephone Interview, since they have no further spaces They said I made a good app, however, and they encourage me to apply next year. Should I send the same application form again since the rejection wasn't really dependent upon it?

 

[Camilla]

Rejection from Dentons post Telephone Interview, since they have no further spaces They said I made a good app, however, and they encourage me to apply next year. Should I send the same application form again since the rejection wasn't really dependent upon it?

I would 100% update my application if I were you. I had a telephone conversation with grad rec at MdR after I failed the case study which was the third stage (passed app and the VI). They encouraged me to reapply but said "whatever you do, do not send in the exact same application!"

What was good enough last year might not be good enough to get you over the line this year. I am sure that people's application writing skills are getting better with all the resources that are out there now. Always strive to improve where you can.

I don't know what question were asked, but there is also the chance that some of it might be outdated if you have written any commercial-related answers. Even if the questions are just about you and your skills, I would try and show how you have developed since your last application.

 

[Jenna]

Rejection from Dentons post Telephone Interview, since they have no further spaces They said I made a good app, however, and they encourage me to apply next year. Should I send the same application form again since the rejection wasn't really dependent upon it?

Sorry to hear! Can I ask what office you applied to?

 

[Jessica Booker]

And Ashurt's Grad Rec email if anyone has it - please PM (there might be a few more of these!)

 

[Miki3999]

Sorry to hear! Can I ask what office you applied to?

Edinburgh and Glasgow

 

[Daniel Boden]

Anyone got a Grad Rec email address for the Akin Gump? Please could you PM me with one if you have one (thanks in advance)

Just sending out emails to firms for our vacation scheme/insight programme download and already stumbled at A (going alphabetically!)

Edit - firms don't make it easy for you to contact them do they

PM'd you

 

[Helena]

And Ashurt's Grad Rec email if anyone has it - please PM (there might be a few more of these!)

PM'd you Jess

 

[dhway]

I don't know anyone that has been invited to an AC yet!

Nope, I only know people who have yet to hear back, or was rejected recently.

Thanks! Maybe it's a case where no news is good news...

 

[XARA]

Thanks! Maybe it's a case where no news is good news...

I am really keeping my fingers crossed !!!

 

[Jessica Booker]

When you send out 30+ emails to firms and only spot an error after the first 30 go out...

Edit - just got the first response from a firm though....

 

[Jessica Booker]

Anyone have a contact for Faegre Drinker? If so, please PM

 

[Jessica Booker]

Anyone have a contact for Faegre Drinker? If so, please PM

And also Gateley?

 

[Jessica Booker]

And also Gateley?

And Goodwin Proctor?

 

[Jaysen]

When you send out 30+ emails to firms and only spot an error after the first 30 go out...

Edit - just got the first response from a firm though....

A good response I hope!