Has anyone heard back from Freshfields TC post-Watson glaser?? It’s been 3 weeks since I took my exam so a bit stressed
I took the WG 3 weeks ago too and haven't heard back as well
Has anyone heard back from Freshfields TC post-Watson glaser?? It’s been 3 weeks since I took my exam so a bit stressed
The sqe confuses me, idk how much you know but this is what I know:
It’s a set of exams which cost around 4 grand altogether. You can take these any time but uoflaw etc are going to be doing courses to help you prepare (the cost is still up in the open). However I think it favours law students because a lot of sources I have read say that sqe1 has similar content to the LLB, and I’m assuming sqe2 has similar content to the LPC. Also, you don’t need a training contract to become a solicitor, you can do any legal work experience and qualify. I wonder how law firms will react to this? I feel like they’re kind of not addressing this big change even though it’s happening in a year. :s
Sorry if I just repeated everything you already know!
Hi guys, I'm facing a fairly difficult question. The thing is that I had an interview at Slaughters for direct TC in August and screwed up so badly (specially the article part). During the interview, I wasn't really myself due to the fact I had to sleep on the floor at my friends' flat because I am not from London and I just couldn't afford a hotel room before the interview. Anyway, I recently took part in the competition organised by Slaughters and they sent me an email saying that I have been shortlisted for the final award, which will be revealed during a formal even organised by SM to which they sent me an invitation.
My question is: do you think it would be ok for me to ask them whether they would give me a second chance? I know it's not their policy to interview the same candidate twice, but I intended to show them that instead of simply asking for a second chance, I rather wanted to "earn" that chance.
Does it make any sense?
Sorry for the grammar I'm not super sober rn
Nothing from SH. Applied a day before the deadline.
P.S. No word from Dechert or Milbank :/
Ropes & Gray Application rejection!!
Make that Simmons, Shearman, Sidley, Jones Day (post-Interview), Weil .. all rejections! My biggest barrier is the grades which were bad in 1st & 2nd year (mit circumstances).. Currently on the LLM so I’m on my last limb.. Sigh well I guess I’m going to have to start looking at paralegal positions. Hope everyone else’s applications go well !
Leave it in - I was a supervisor in a major high street store and I have been asked about my transferable skills and general awareness of the industry a fair bit this application processwould I be better off leaving out my most recent employment, which was a retail job at a ‘low ranking’ store (it’s not a designer or more ‘up-market’ brand)? I’m worried it might be looked down on or give a wrong impression of me, but also wondering if the gap left with taking it off would look worse, anyone have any advice?
P.S.S.
Does anyone know of any firms that have a good chance of giving TCs during their summer cycle?
Currently looking at my list of direct TCs and I don't want to be applying if I have little to no chance...
would I be better off leaving out my most recent employment, which was a retail job at a ‘low ranking’ store (it’s not a designer or more ‘up-market’ brand)? I’m worried it might be looked down on or give a wrong impression of me, but also wondering if the gap left with taking it off would look worse, anyone have any advice?
Hi guys, I'm facing a fairly difficult question. The thing is that I had an interview at Slaughters for direct TC in August and screwed up so badly (specially the article part). During the interview, I wasn't really myself due to the fact I had to sleep on the floor at my friends' flat because I am not from London and I just couldn't afford a hotel room before the interview. Anyway, I recently took part in the competition organised by Slaughters and they sent me an email saying that I have been shortlisted for the final award, which will be revealed during a formal even organised by SM to which they sent me an invitation.
My question is: do you think it would be ok for me to ask the partners during the "informal drinks" whether they would give me a second chance? I know it's not their policy to interview the same candidate twice, but I intended to show them that instead of simply asking for a second chance, I rather wanted to "earn" that chance.
Does it make any sense?
Sorry for the grammar I'm not super sober rn
Also those two years work experience can be divided between firms/areas etc. May be beneficial to some but could potentially be problems if firms use this as an opportunity to give out unpaid work experience as an example
This may be a silly question... but what do people think is the best way to approach messaging lawyers on LinkedIn for a coffee??
Hey! I’ve done the VI- questions regarding your skills and which practice areas/ cases interest you!
I got my direct Links TC this year without having even done an open day before so it’s definitely possible!
This may be a silly question... but what do people think is the best way to approach messaging lawyers on LinkedIn for a coffee??