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Register HereSorry to hear thatI was rejected post VS at a national firm. Disappointed, but not surprised. Trying not to overanalyse everything I did. I'm thinking of applying to more training contracts this year. Since I have a VS, is it advisable to apply for VS again?
That is a pretty damn strong mitigating circumstance and only one module.quick question:
my first year overall was a 2:1. in my second year, I got a solid 2:1 in all modules except in 1 module (human rights law) where I failed and got a 32%. This brought my second year overall to a 58% (borderline 2:1). I had extenuating circumstances: my dad fell ill and I was taking university counselling for some personal issues.
I still consider myself to be on track for a 2:1 degree as my degree will be an average of my second and third year results so I only need a 62% or above next year to get a 2:1. Should I bother applying to vac schemes at all in the upcoming cycle ?
Any input would be appreciated! @Jessica Booker
Hi, thanks for replying.Sorry to hear that
Why would you say you weren't surprised? Have you had specific feedback at this stage? As long as you use this experience as a learning curve, it can only be beneficial in the long run.
To answer your question, there's nothing wrong with applying for VSs again, especially if you're still at uni. If you're a graduate, now you have a VS on the CV, it may make more sense to apply for TCs because you have the legal work experience.
Ask for feedback.Rejected for Ropes TC post VS.
I’m so sorry to hear that but keep in mind you now have a VS from an elite law firm on your CV, which is like gold dust for future applications.Rejected for Ropes TC post VS.
I’d wait for the feedback in the first instance. It may easily be the case that you were “good enough” but maybe you and the firm just weren’t the right combination.I completed a VS with a firm a few weeks back, and we were told that there was no competition for TCs and all of us could get one.
I heard back yesterday that I was unsuccessful in converting the scheme. I’m yet to have feedback but we had a group chat and I’ve found out that everyone but me was made an offer. That’s 12 out of the 13 of us bar me. I just feel completely dejected and humiliated now knowing that I was the only one they thought wasn’t good enough.
I felt it went relatively well. I was nervous in the final interview but not hugely so. This just feels like such a setback and I’m crushed. It’s tinged with embarrassment now too, which I know shouldn’t be the case.
Anyone got any advice?
I doubt hybrid would be an option. The course is 3 days a week for 5 classes, they tried to make it 3 consecutive days. I liked going in and meeting people, but it would depend on who you get in your class. We had some online classes as replacements and the interactive elements worked better in person, although if you are online all the time I imagine you get used to it.Hi everyone! I’ll be starting the SQE with BPP this September. My firm have asked me if I’d prefer to study online or on campus. Was just wondering if anyone had any experience with either of these study modes and how they found it? Also was wondering how many contact days you have and if these are full 9-5 days or if you just go for a couple of hours?
Also if anyone knows is there is any chance of me doing the SQE hybrid? So doing some days at campus and some days online? Would be grateful for any insight or advice![]()
Thank you Jessica, that’s really appreciated.I’d wait for the feedback in the first instance. It may easily be the case that you were “good enough” but maybe you and the firm just weren’t the right combination.
When you get the feedback you will get more context and will be able to analysis the reasons why at that point. Until then, it’s too easy to assume the worst as to why this is the case.
Remember there will be other opportunities and potentially better fit opportunities for you and your future career.
Thanks so much @AlexJ. I don’t suppose if you know if the online learning is exactly the same as the live classes? I.e do they just essentially stream the live classes to those who opt for online?I doubt hybrid would be an option. The course is 3 days a week for 5 classes, they tried to make it 3 consecutive days. I liked going in and meeting people, but it would depend on who you get in your class. We had some online classes as replacements and the interactive elements worked better in person, although if you are online all the time I imagine you get used to it.
There is no answer to this unfortunately. It can be a good thing, it can not be a good thing. It isn’t really one of those things that can say the outcome will be a certain way.This will likely be a "how long is a piece of string" kind of question, but if interviews are more conversational and less structured, is that a positive sign? I had an interview and there was barely any structure to it, and I've never had that before. Is that a good sign @Jessica Booker?
Is it usually more just down to an interviewer's personal preference and steer with how they want the interview to go? Are they told to ask certain questions (at the Partner interview stage) or is it very much up to them to dictate the flow of the interview? For instance, I would say a good 10 minutes of mine was just me explaining what I did in my job (I work in quite a niche area of finance), so I don't really know what they take from that because I didn't give any skills as such just what I did.There is no answer to this unfortunately. It can be a good thing, it can not be a good thing. It isn’t really one of those things that can say the outcome will be a certain way.