a day or 2 before the deadline but haven't heard anything yet!thank you I applied on the deadline! what about you?
From my experience, the development part just means the examples like you've correctly identified. They're just making sure that you put emphasis on how those skills have been cultivated through your own experience.*Describe three of your key strengths that will assist you in a career as a commercial lawyer and explain how you have developed them.*
While answering this question, how should I explain the development part? I only have particular examples to showcase them but not sure how to explain the development process.🤔
Congrats! Although i’m actually baffled by this firm. First they said their spots were full to some people in January, and they only sent me a WG this week.Bird & Bird AC invite!
I think VS spots were full but not direct TC?Congrats! Although i’m actually baffled by this firm. First they said their spots were full to some people in January, and they only sent me a WG this week.
Thank you 😊From my experience, the development part just means the examples like you've correctly identified. They're just making sure that you put emphasis on how those skills have been cultivated through your own experience.
Obligatory I’m not Jess, but I’d imagine it depends on the firm. Some recruit purely from, or prioritise, vac scheme applications and then make up the rest of their intake numbers through direct TC apps if they offer these, whereas others have a pretty even 50/50 split and not having done a vac scheme with them will in no way disadvantage your application. Some don’t do direct TCs at all and you’d have to apply to their VS to be in the running for a TC so it’s essentially one and the same. I think there is a thread somewhere on TCLA distinguishing between which firms use which recruitment methods and in what proportions, will try to find and link@Jessica Booker As someone who hasn't done a VS, how much more difficult will it make securing a TC through a direct application as a finalist?
I do have a fair amount of legal work experience, just nothing directly related to commercial law. The closest I have is 2 weeks working in-house at a bank.
Hi, thanks for the reply. I understand that strategically some firms have a higher percentage intake from direct TC, I just find it hard to imagine a firm offering me a TC without ever having seen me work, or knowing that I've done a VS. I can imagine so many interview questions revolving around that which would be hard to give a convincing answer to. But, I see people have managed to do it.Obligatory I’m not Jess, but I’d imagine it depends on the firm. Some recruit purely from, or prioritise, vac scheme applications and then make up the rest of their intake numbers through direct TC apps if they offer these, whereas others have a pretty even 50/50 split and not having done a vac scheme with them will in no way disadvantage your application. Some don’t do direct TCs at all and you’d have to apply to their VS to be in the running for a TC so it’s essentially one and the same. I think there is a thread somewhere on TCLA distinguishing between which firms use which recruitment methods and in what proportions, will try to find and link
Hi, thanks for the reply. I understand that strategically some firms have a higher percentage intake from direct TC, I just find it hard to imagine a firm offering me a TC without ever having seen me work, or knowing that I've done a VS. I can imagine so many interview questions revolving around that which would be hard to give a convincing answer to. But, I see people have managed to do it.
Me too - applied a couple of days before deadline and haven’t heard anything … starting to think PFO…a day or 2 before the deadline but haven't heard anything yet!
I think it is different when you do have legal work experience - and to correct you, you do have commercial legal experience if you have worked in-house at a bank! This is definitely commercial experience!!@Jessica Booker As someone who hasn't done a VS, how much more difficult will it make securing a TC through a direct application as a finalist?
I do have a fair amount of legal work experience, just nothing directly related to commercial law. The closest I have is 2 weeks working in-house at a bank.
Form says 12th February, so will be 23.59 tomorrow.Does anyone know if King & Spalding closes at midnight tonight or tomorrow at midnight?
TomorrowDoes anyone know if King & Spalding closes at midnight tonight or tomorrow at midnight?
Of course! I attended an insight event organised by Freshfields and it helped me to differentiate it from other firms in my personal statement. I frequently referred back to the page about the application process on their website and stuck to the structure they suggest. In terms of WG, I practised on all free tests that are available out there on the internet. There isn't a short cut for this unfortunately, you have to practise to get better at it. Good luck!PLEASE offer your tips on how you got to this stage. I will be applying for the summer scheme and anything will be helpful! My dream firm 😭