I am not sure because when I applied it showed me the options for which VS scheme you want, try emailing themJust wondering if anyone has had success applying to the Stephenson Harwood WVS, it takes me straight to the summer one?
I am not sure because when I applied it showed me the options for which VS scheme you want, try emailing themJust wondering if anyone has had success applying to the Stephenson Harwood WVS, it takes me straight to the summer one?
Large is 50+ and small is 10 or less in my opnionWhat would be considered as a large or small trainee intake?
Sorry correct me if I'm wrong but HND doesn't bare equal footing to A Levels? HND is equivalent to 2 years of a Bachelors degree at University. So I would assume you've attained a First class degree in your first 2 years?Hi guys, does anyone here knows what AAA for Higher National Diploma (HND) is equivalent to for A Levels? This is a Scottish qualification and when I am applying to English law firms, they mostly don't know the equivalent. The qualification isn't listed on the UCAS tariff calculator either.
You're right but I am confused on how to fill this out for the firm, because I did an NC at age 16-17 and then HND at age 17-19, and then started the law degree. And you're right, the college I did the HND from or my uni should be able to help.Sorry correct me if I'm wrong but HND doesn't bare equal footing to A Levels? HND is equivalent to 2 years of a Bachelors degree at University. So I would assume you've attained a First class degree in your first 2 years?
I'm not entirely sure how it works but I would reach out to your University's Careers Team if in doubt as they would be the best to answer this question.
Also have a look here: https://eal.org.uk/support/document-library/7-uk-qualifications-comparison-table/file
It might also be worth (a longshot here) scoping LinkedIn and reaching out to a Future Trainee or Trainee at a UK Law Firm that has a similar educational background as yourself? They may know the answer to this.You're right but I am confused on how to fill this out for the firm, because I did an NC at age 16-17 and then HND at age 17-19, and then started the law degree. And you're right, the college I did the HND from or my uni should be able to help.
I've tried that but so far haven't been able to find someone with a similar background, I'll keep looking though.It might also be worth (a longshot here) scoping LinkedIn and reaching out to a Future Trainee or Trainee at a UK Law Firm that has a similar educational background as yourself? They may know the answer to this.
Could be a host of reasons, but not overly surprising given how the NQ market has been and especially in some transactional teams.I noticed that Sidley only retained 8 out of 14 trainees in 2023. Does anyone know why? 60% seems pretty low...
I am so sorry. May I ask if this is for the Winter Workshop and when you applied?
I will privately message the coupon!Sorry, I am struggling again with how to request the coupon for gold members. Can anyone help?
Hey @prospectiveswitcher, I personally never started a cover like that and I have never seen an application starting like this. I do agree that it is something that we tend to use in emails though. I am not too sure but I would not see how that might go against you but just to give you a perspective, I always start with Dear X, I am Axel and ... I continue introducing myself. If you are uncertain, I would stick to a more classical way just to be safe. Hope that helps!Is it considered unprofessional to open a cover letter with something like 'I hope you are well' / 'I hope this finds you well'? I do it all the time in work emails but not sure if the same would apply for a job application? Maybe I'm overthinking it.
@Jessica Booker ?
It’s not unprofessional to do this - it’s just unnecessary and a waste of word count. I personally wouldn’t do this.Is it considered unprofessional to open a cover letter with something like 'I hope you are well' / 'I hope this finds you well'? I do it all the time in work emails but not sure if the same would apply for a job application? Maybe I'm overthinking it.
@Jessica Booker ?
Yep, I applied to DLA twice before being invited to an assessment centre this year, and was successful in obtaining a place on the Summer Internship.Hi all,
Just wanted to see if anyone has had any success re-applying to a law firm they were previously rejected from at the application stage.
It happened to me with Macfarlanes but just wanted to see if anyone has experienced the same with any other firms.
Just want to try and save time re-applying if a firm is unlikely to change the outcome (i.e. they made their mind up about me and it flags in their system).
Congrats!!! Were you successful for the summer internship for 2023 or 2024?Yep, I applied to DLA twice before being invited to an assessment centre this year, and was successful in obtaining a place on the Summer Internship.
Also applied to Links twice before and got a place on their spring vs.