Thank you very much for this. Thank you for replying to my post really appreciate it a lot.Thank you for clarifying! I think @Jessica Booker, @GXA123, @NS95 and @OB have given you fantastic responses already and I couldn't agree more!
Thank you very much for this. Thank you for replying to my post really appreciate it a lot.Thank you for clarifying! I think @Jessica Booker, @GXA123, @NS95 and @OB have given you fantastic responses already and I couldn't agree more!
Yes I am aware that there are different seats.From my understanding you would do seats in different business services areas (e.g. at A&O you would go into project management, consulting etc). None of this work would be legal so you would not be any closer to qualifying as a solicitor, you would just have a really good inside knowledge of how law firms work 2 years down the line. You would also need to show how you're dedicated to business services and not just applying as a Plan B, and then explain later on at TC interviews why you went down that grad scheme and are now pursuing a TC.
Thank you for this and I agree that it is harder than getting a TC my friend told me that also.from my own understanding it doesn't amount to a training contract, I think it is basically like any other graduate scheme, also I think most firms that would invest in you in that area would like to stay there! so it is something to consider if you are passionate about and would see yourself working in in the future, because it is not an easy route and could be harder than a tc because it is still new and developing and requires lots of innovation and maybe coding!
edit: they also don't require a legal background for applying therefore I don't think it could amount to qualifying as a solicitor (not sure about this).
Hope this helps a bit.
*Could be*Thank you for this and I agree that it is harder than getting a TC my friend told me that also.
Some firms won't make decisions until their summer schemes have concluded. Its not overly common, but does happen enough.How long do law firms usually take to get back to people after vacation scheme conversion interviews (during the Easter period!) and that long ass Easter weekend? I know from summer and winter vac schemes a lot of people heard back on the Monday after finishing on the Friday, but I’m here on the following Thursday practically dying to hear the phone ring. It doesn’t appear as if anyone has heard back in my cohort either. Need some moral support
We were told we would hear back within 2 weeks, but I was curious to ask here because I know from the past 4-5 vacation scheme groups that people have heard back from anywhere ranging between 3 days to 14 days 🤧 it’s stressing me out so muchSome firms won't make decisions until their summer schemes have concluded. Its not overly common, but does happen enough.
If I hadn't heard back mid part of next week (and no one else in your cohort had) I would contact the firm to ask when you will hear back.
One tip for those with summer schemes is to ask when you will hear back before you leave. It is a very standard question the GR team will be expecting to be asked.
Hi! I did mine a couple hours ago and I think it went so well, so don't worry!!Video interview with WBD! Does anyone know what to expect? (ie competency based or about the firm). Would appreciate if someone can let me know (either here or on message )
Is this for an assessment centre?Has anyone got any tips for the Stephenson Harwood written exercise? Anything would be appreciated
I'm in the exact same boat! If anything, I feel you. You got this!How long do law firms usually take to get back to people after vacation scheme conversion interviews (during the Easter period!) and that long ass Easter weekend? I know from summer and winter vac schemes a lot of people heard back on the Monday after finishing on the Friday, but I’m here on the following Thursday practically dying to hear the phone ring. It doesn’t appear as if anyone has heard back in my cohort either. Need some moral support
I'm in a similar situation too, but they didn't give an exact time frame for letting us know. Refreshing emails like mad rn!How long do law firms usually take to get back to people after vacation scheme conversion interviews (during the Easter period!) and that long ass Easter weekend? I know from summer and winter vac schemes a lot of people heard back on the Monday after finishing on the Friday, but I’m here on the following Thursday practically dying to hear the phone ring. It doesn’t appear as if anyone has heard back in my cohort either. Need some moral support
Jessica is def the best person to answer this but from my experience at the firm I have gone through you can’t (they require you to be interviewed by partners located in the London office or vice Versa) but that just means it’s prob a “depends on the firm” answer to this question !@Jessica Booker
If I was to be offered a TC after a VS at a regional office, do you think it would be at all possible to request that I do the TC in the firms London office even if I applied for regional?
You can ask, but the firm may not be willing to convert you over.@Jessica Booker
If I was to be offered a TC after a VS at a regional office, do you think it would be at all possible to request that I do the TC in the firms London office even if I applied for regional?
last stageFor Stephenson Harwood, is the written case study the last stage of the VS or is there an assessment centre after it?