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completed mine in feb i think it's a pfo at this point because surely they should have filled in the spaces for the summer vac scheme nowYes heard absolutely nothing from them since test I completed in Jan :/
You should really disclose it, especially as it might have to be raised in conflicts checks anyway.I have a question regarding background screening at a law firm. They asked me for employment history for a few previous years but I did not mention one job.
This was my first job and it only lasted two weeks after which I was dismissed at a small regional law firm. Can they find this job as nothing related to me is mentioned anywhere regarding that firm. I am worried how this may impact my offer. @Jessica Booker
It has been a month since I filled in all the onboarding forms. I had to fill in two as the role is a secondment at another company through out the contract.You should really disclose it, especially as it might have to be raised in conflicts checks anyway.
From an onboarding process they can only go off the information you give them, but if something comes up where they find out you didn’t disclose this as part of the onboarding processes when you were explicitly asked to provide all employment details, you could be dismissed/the job offer retracted, not because of the original job but because it will be seen that you have lied.
Hey, congrats! When did you do your vid interview, and when did you hear back?Can anyone who has done a Baker McKenzie AC pm me please?
Ask for an extension ASAP if you really don't think you'll be able to get it finished by then - submitting something rushed and unfinished on time is IMO worse than communicating early and delaying but delivering an excellent piece of work (though sometimes you do just have to send things through even if your perfectionism says otherwise, so you need to strike a balance). Otherwise you'll end up wasting both the associate's time and yours! I'd caveat this by saying that it does depend on when they set you the work and how urgently they need it.During a vac scheme, is it ok to ask for a deadline extension for work assigned by a senior associate who is not my supervisor? I am doing a vac scheme now and the deadline for a piece of work is due tomorrow but I think I might need more time. What should I do? Will not submitting tomorrow look bad? @Jessica Booker
Hi, last week Monday (for the TC)Hey, congrats! When did you do your vid interview, and when did you hear back?
I personally would try to find a part-time job or an internship to showcase new skills. I’d refine my applications to avoid making the same mistakes. I’d also pick a few firms I want to apply to and research their relevant USPs. I think the main thing is to write exceptional applications - so spend time understanding what grad rec looks for in apps and how you can showcase yourself in apps.People who started preparing beforehand for an application cycle, what did you guys specifically do? and was it useful? As i have started preparing for the next cycle.
Thank you! that sounds good. I am doing the same hopefully it works out this time.I personally would try to find a part-time job or an internship to showcase new skills. I’d refine my applications to avoid making the same mistakes. I’d also pick a few firms I want to apply to and research their relevant USPs. I think the main thing is to write exceptional applications - so spend time understanding what grad rec looks for in apps and how you can showcase yourself in apps.
The below advice is spot on - you need to ask ASAP, but I would ask IF you can have an extension rather than asking for one (language is important in this context).During a vac scheme, is it ok to ask for a deadline extension for work assigned by a senior associate who is not my supervisor? I am doing a vac scheme now and the deadline for a piece of work is due tomorrow but I think I might need more time. What should I do? Will not submitting tomorrow look bad? @Jessica Booker
It’s really difficult to advise on this as it will depend on the nature of the mistakes.Thanks, I will ask about the extension. I also made a few mistakes (some of them were careless) in my proofreading task and research work. Does this mean I will not get a TC? @Jessica Booker @imdeded