Does anyone know what working in-house entails? Do you guys have any resources to help me understand? @axelbeugre or @Jessica Booker do you have any tips?
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Hey @hopefulforatc,I am a recent graduate and this was my first application cycle for vacation schemes. I applied to 15 firms and some of my applications made it past the application stage however, I did not secure any AC. I am still waiting for three decisions however, I am not very hopeful.
I an international student and only have one more try left then my visa ends. What should I do to reach the AC stage and to make my application better.
Any advice would be helpful! @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre
Some things that you might find useful are:Does anyone know what working in-house entails? Do you guys have any resources to help me understand? @axelbeugre or @Jessica Booker do you have any tips?
Thank you so much!Some things that you might find useful are:
https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/caree...nging-career-direction/should-i-work-in-house
https://www.legalleadership.co.uk/k...se-how-different-is-it-from-private-practice/
https://www.law.ac.uk/resources/blog/working-in-house-vs.-working-in-private-practice/
Hopefully these can be a bit helpful!
Thank you for your response! I have made a list of firms that I want to apply to and I am also looking for experience to make my application better.Hey @hopefulforatc,
I can totally sympathise with you regarding how difficult the process especially as an international student. I think that this cycle has been very hard and very competitive so I would congratulate you for just applying to a lot of firms and give it a go. I am sure you have learned/are learning a lot from the process.
I think that there are some things you can do to start with which I shared on this post which I think would be useful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ons-discussion-thread-2023-4.8038/post-170058
Secondly, I would try and prepare beforehand for the next cycle, whether it is making sure you have a very detailed list of firms you want to apply to with pages of research on each specific firm that you can update as the months progress, or speaking to future trainees and trainees who currently are at the firm who can share tips on how to prepare for the application stages and interview stages of the law firms. This will allow you to understand what is going on and be prepared for what is coming.
I hope this is helpful and good luck with next cycle!
HiI am a recent graduate and this was my first application cycle for vacation schemes. I applied to 15 firms and some of my applications made it past the application stage however, I did not secure any AC. I am still waiting for three decisions however, I am not very hopeful.
I an international student and only have one more try left then my visa ends. What should I do to reach the AC stage and to make my application better.
Any advice would be helpful! @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre
hey have you heard back, I'm still waiting (I had my AC on the 22nd of Feb)anyone heard from PMC post AC?
That is really good!Thank you for your response! I have made a list of firms that I want to apply to and I am also looking for experience to make my application better.
I seem to fail the video interviews which is something I have to work on as well.
It is really difficult to gauge how this came off not being in the room but I personally think that if you did not have anything to add it is totally fine for you to not add anything. I agree with you, it is better not to ramble in these situations, you might say too much and potentially lose your interviewer's interest.Really stressing about this so need some advice.
I had an AC interview today and at the end, I was asked if there was anything we hadn’t discussed that you’d like to mention. I felt like I’d covered everything in my interview: I’d mentioned work experience, why the firm, why law, all relevant competencies and motivations, so I just said “No, I think I’ve mentioned everything I would like to, thank you”.
The interviewers smiled and then allowed me to ask my own questions but now worried I’ve blown it as it looks disinterested or unprepared. That wasn’t the case, I just didn’t want to ramble about something that I’d either already covered or wouldn’t add much of value to the discussion.
Any thoughts @Jessica Booker?
I think that it should be no more than 1,5/2 pages and based on the information you are giving. It is important to focus on the relevant facts of the matter, without losing yourself in the irrelevant details.What is the recommended format for a 'briefing note' in a written exercise? It is supposed to be 2-pages typed and based off information given in a pack. @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre if you had any insights I would be grateful!
I would do this after you get an offer if you can. However, this happened to me with a firm last year and I asked before the assessment but I ended up not doing the interview in the end so potentially you could also let them know now. However, you never know they might not be open to it, it is definitely firm-dependent.looking for some advice - I've just accepted a vs with a firm but have an AC next week for another but the dates of the two schemes clash.
if I were to try swap my application for the second onto direct TC route would it better to email them before the AC or do the AC, see what the outcome is and then ask to switch my application to direct TC?
You can definitely ask first as it is your right to know. I would just say that many firms will not help you in these circumstances. Others will offer to put people in a hotel (like my firm) so asking is the best course of action.Hi guys, in terms of people living outside of London for a summer internship in London:
Would it be advisable to email HR asking about whether they are able to help support with accommodation costs or should I sign the contract first, ask questions later? I think I should ask first but any thoughts/experiences?
Thank you
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I would include the specific documents they ask for, do not add documents for the sake of it as they will not read it. If they ask for CV only, just send the CV.@Jessica Booker If I'm supposed to send in my CV to the Training Principal for an application to an Open Day, should I be adding my Resume AND a cover letter?