Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

[M1999]

So sorry to hear Maddie. Where are you in this whole cycle of applications? How many times have you applied etc.?

Hello thank you. This is my first round of applications so I know I’m very lucky to even get one interview. Unfortunately I applied to another 9 but they have all rejected me. As I’m in my last year of university With a non law degree I’m a bit stuck on what to do next year

 

[Daniel Boden]

I would imagine same title with 2020 at the end.

It's that kind of thinking that is going to get you a TC Helena

 

[Helena]

Hello thank you. This is my first round of applications so I know I’m very lucky to even get one interview. Unfortunately I applied to another 9 but they have all rejected me. As I’m in my last year of university With a non law degree I’m a bit stuck on what to do next year

I understand completely. If this is what you want to do, try not to worry too much about this cycle. You will grow in confidence and having some workplace experience after university will be good whatever you do. I would recommend trying to get a job in London if that is where you want to be so you will be on hand to carry on with Insight evenings and talks to continue to show your commitment to Law. I know it's not easy, believe me, as we have all been through this and are still going through it. It's not for the faint hearted but you got to an AC with Macs and that is brilliant. Be proud of this achievement. Don't give up, reflect and continue to pursue the goal. It will pay off in the end.

 

[Helena]

It's that kind of thinking that is going to get you a TC Helena

That made me laugh so much Dan!!! Brilliant

 

[Anjeri]

Hello thank you. This is my first round of applications so I know I’m very lucky to even get one interview. Unfortunately I applied to another 9 but they have all rejected me. As I’m in my last year of university With a non law degree I’m a bit stuck on what to do next year

If you’re still up for applying, there’s a few firms that still have VS deadlines open. Fosters, Katten, Kingsley Napley and Shoosmiths to name a few.

There’s a full list here https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/WorkPlacementDeadlines

Good luck!!

 

[jan28]

Hello thank you. This is my first round of applications so I know I’m very lucky to even get one interview. Unfortunately I applied to another 9 but they have all rejected me. As I’m in my last year of university With a non law degree I’m a bit stuck on what to do next year

Hey, I know it’s disheartening but it really is amazing that you even managed to get an AC in your first round. As it was a particularly challenging one that covers almost all the possible exercises you’ll have learnt so much for the future. I was in your position last year (non law too) so I’d focus on getting the best grades for your degree and then tackle the winter schemes - they come around so fast!

 

[Olivia Graham]

Vacation Scheme offer from Bird & Bird!! I can't thank people on this forum enough for always being so helpful and supportive

 

[Roland]

Pleased to share that I got a VS offer from Linklaters in their Hong Kong office. I'd like to thank @Jaysen and all the members here who share their tips and success stories - they are really encouraging and this is such a positive and supportive community! I cannot have done it without TCLA. I know the HK recruitment process differs slightly from the UK VS/TC but they both are looking for the same competencies. I've also done their WGT and the new capp assessment (same as the UK) so happy to share my thoughts and tips. I'd like to pay it forward so feel free to PM me

 

[ZH]

Rejections from CRS and Macfarlanes today Happy Monday *breathe out*

 

[Jaysen]

Pleased to share that I got a VS offer from Linklaters in their Hong Kong office. I'd like to thank @Jaysen and all the members here who share their tips and success stories - they are really encouraging and this is such a positive and supportive community! I cannot have done it without TCLA. I know the HK recruitment process differs slightly from the UK VS/TC but they both are looking for the same competencies. I've also done their WGT and the new capp assessment (same as the UK) so happy to share my thoughts and tips. I'd like to pay it forward so feel free to PM me

Ahh so happy for you, well done!

 

[ShelleyEds]

Just a heads up guys, I'll be closing this thread once we get to 300 pages and will open up a new one for 2020.

Will we still be able to access all the posts on this current thread after you've closed it? There's a lot of useful info here!

 

[Jaysen]

Will we still be able to access all the posts on this current thread after you've closed it? There's a lot of useful info here!

Yep definitely!

 

[arifdc]

Vacation Scheme offer from Bird & Bird!! I can't thank people on this forum enough for always being so helpful and supportive

Congrats Olivia! Can I ask when your AC was?

 

[Olivia Graham]

Congrats Olivia! Can I ask when your AC was?

Thank you! It was 13th Feb.

 

[Tcapplicant]

Anyone else not heard anything from Mishcon?

 

[Legallygrace]

BLM AC! This will be my first one I’m so nervous! Any advice ?

 

[Harvey]

Quick question: If you are offered a TC following a successful vac scheme this summer - when would you start the LPC?

 

[Alice Manners]

Quick question: If you are offered a TC following a successful vac scheme this summer - when would you start the LPC?

September 2021 if you want to be with your TC intake for 2022, but I suppose you could start this Sep and have a year in between if you wanted!

 

[Harvey]

September 2021 if you want to be with your TC intake for 2022, but I suppose you could start this Sep and have a year in between if you wanted!

Thank you Alice, and if I am currently employed, will I need to leave my job for the vac scheme? (conflict of interest)??

 

[S87]

No you do not need to. But under the SRA rules you cannot work on the matters that your firm is involved because of conflict of interests. Plus you really ruin your career..but the law firm should be aware of this. Be sure to raise any concerns..for example I was called for a project and when I opened the files I realised that I worked for the counterpart on another project and had to leave. Man it was hard as I gave up £30 per day..