No - it will be a conflict check process which is separate to tax issues. They basically need to ensure there are no conflicts of interest with the work you do, even as a vacation scheme student.
I experienced this twice - I had one partner interview which was competency based and the partner rather than letting me complete the STAR structure of my answer broke it up with follow up questions just asking what they needed to know.
got my PFO today :/
This is amazing news congratulations!!!Apologies in advance for this slightly cringy post but I just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who helped me through this process - I have received a Direct Training Contract offer from Slaughter and May! Unexpectedly, I received a call from one of the Partners at 8:45pm last night! After rejections, awful WG tests, and being ghosted post-app, I couldn’t be happier with this offer.
As a WOC and someone with no formal legal experience, this is a huge relief. I found the whole process was really enjoyable and the Partners were lovely — while every firm has a reputation, I was pleasantly surprised at how friendly and welcoming they were, so don’t let hearsay dictate where you apply until you’ve experienced the firm yourself!
Wishing all of you the best, I’m sure you will all do great in securing offers. Feel free to PM me if you want any advice RE Slaughters
Is this post application too? I sent them an email earlier today asking about my application status so I’m hoping they’ll reply in the next few days.
We can't all bag VSs at big US firms like you mate
No - they will still work out you are the same person.
If the application system is the same, they are going to recognise key details from your application and realise you are the same person. The application platform you apply to has some very basic software that identifies duplicate applicants.
Does it identify identical/similar apps yesr on year? Say you were to apply next year with a different name but same app to this year ?
I would but I’ve literally only been to one and saw no other candidates 🤣
Honestly hope I meet the lovely ones that I have interacted/messaged on here! Been so instrumental in my journey. The rude ones, not so much.
If they retain the data, then yes. However, data policies may suggest that applicant data is only held for 6-18 months from a certain point (either from applying, the application opening, or the vacancy closing).
