General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[whisperingrock]

That must be an error, might be worth emailing them? Doubt they'd read it an app so quickly

I think its an error too. I emailed and called multiple times. Calls won't even connect.

Whats really pissing me off is that I have a disability and meet their minimum criteria so Im supposed to get further than app stage per their own grad rec site. I'm just going to keep calling but at this rate every day it isn't fixed is another day they fill spaces up and I miss the chance entirely.

 

[Legal_rawn]

I think its an error too. I emailed and called multiple times. Calls won't even connect.

Whats really pissing me off is that I have a disability and meet their minimum criteria so Im supposed to get further than app stage per their own grad rec site. I'm just going to keep calling but at this rate every day it isn't fixed is another day they fill spaces up and I miss the chance entirely.

I had the same thing happen! (Applied after 8pm on a Monday then rejected at 10am on Wednesday) I’ve assumed it’s because I applied to their summer last year but who knows! Bit frustrating given I wrote a completely knew application and have two new formal pieces of work experience this time!

 

[whisperingrock]

I had the same thing happen! (Applied after 8pm on a Monday then rejected at 10am on Wednesday) I’ve assumed it’s because I applied to their summer last year but who knows! Bit frustrating given I wrote a completely knew application and have two new formal pieces of work experience this time!

They dont even disallow multiple applications in the same year or cycle. It says so on their site. So if you and I were rejected for that reason Im going to be real ticked I spent time on an app because I trusted the FAQ.


https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-gb/careers/graduates/apply/faq

 

[Jessica Booker]

That must be an error, might be worth emailing them? Doubt they'd read it an app so quickly

it could be that the person was not eligible for the opportunity or didn’t meet minimum criteria. That typically is why people are notified very quickly.

 

[Legal_rawn]

it could be that the person was not eligible for the opportunity or didn’t meet minimum criteria. That typically is why people are notified very quickly.

I definitely meet the A-level and degree requirements and I’m in my final year which the scheme is for. Is it worth emailing to ask?

 

[Velikilawyer123]

@Jessica Booker what would you suggest for the question "If applicable, what do you do to keep up to date with your foreign language skills?" - i have some foreign language skills but with uni, a new job, and application seasons, that has fallen by the wayside a bit for me. Would it be better to just not mention any additional language skills I have then, and leave this question blank?

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker what would you suggest for the question "If applicable, what do you do to keep up to date with your foreign language skills?" - i have some foreign language skills but with uni, a new job, and application seasons, that has fallen by the wayside a bit for me. Would it be better to just not mention any additional language skills I have then, and leave this question blank?

then you leave it blank

 

[keenaspiringlawyer]

Has anyone heard back for HSF Winter Vac?

 

[cgs97]

Is anyone else still waiting to hear back from Paul Hastings post first round?

I've not heard anything from them since I submitted my application...

 

[whisperingrock]

I definitely meet the A-level and degree requirements and I’m in my final year which the scheme is for. Is it worth emailing to ask?

Apparently this question isn't worth answering. Guess we are to assume grad rec is infallible.

 

[DrowninginSQE]

Has anyone heard back for HSF Winter Vac?

Nope not yet, though apparently some people got rejections

 

[Lawgirl123]

Need some advice about applications. I have made a few winter vac scheme apps but if i were to get more than one offer they overlap so I could only accept one. Although unlikely, if this happens, do you think I could then defer one to another scheme e.g spring / summer?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Apparently this question isn't worth answering. Guess we are to assume grad rec is infallible.

Well that’s rather rude. Attitudes like that are not welcome here.

Edit: Thanks for the funny vote too - very mature of you.

 

[Kablahc]

Need some advice about applications. I have made a few winter vac scheme apps but if i were to get more than one offer they overlap so I could only accept one. Although unlikely, if this happens, do you think I could then defer one to another scheme e.g spring / summer?

I've never heard of this being possible ever - but even if you reject the vs offer the company can still consider you for a training contract so it doesn't totally ruin your chances

 

[Jessica Booker]

I definitely meet the A-level and degree requirements and I’m in my final year which the scheme is for. Is it worth emailing to ask?

No harm in contacting them to find out.

 

[Legal_rawn]

No harm in contacting them to find out.

Brilliant thanks!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Brilliant thanks!

It maybe the case they have screened your application though. I have had many instances were it is just luck that I screened someone very shortly after they applied.

 

[lawlad]

Hey guys, I applied to the HSF winter vac scheme and passed the test but have not heard back yet.

I now know I cannot do winter vac schemes (BPP told me they would make it work even though they clash with exams to get me to join but are now saying it is impossible to do them). Should I email grad rec to ask them to consider me for a different scheme or just wait until I hear back to see if I even get an interview?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hey guys, I applied to the HSF winter vac scheme and passed the test but have not heard back yet.

I now know I cannot do winter vac schemes (BPP told me they would make it work even though they clash with exams to get me to join but are now saying it is impossible to do them). Should I email grad rec to ask them to consider me for a different scheme or just wait until I hear back to see if I even get an interview?

I would wait until you have heard back.

 

[cgs97]

Does anyone know if you can apply for more than one thing per year at White & Case? I'm unsure if I should apply for their winter, spring or summer vac scheme. Also, does anyone know if the applications are reviewed on a rolling basis?