Apparently not. I have been rejected.I though HSF's vac schemes are non-rolling??
Apparently not. I have been rejected.I though HSF's vac schemes are non-rolling??
same, i dont even remember what i applied for ??Apparently not. I have been rejected.
I don't think they have a VI for their Open dayI was about to ask a similar question. Do they have an SJT and VI for their Open Day applications as well?
Apparently not. I have been rejected.
Was it def for a vac scheme? As they also have open days atm and I've seen people getting rejected for thosesame, i dont even remember what i applied for ??
under candidats.io, it says incomplete as the status for both the open day & vac scheme, prob a system error as i haven't submitted any applicationWas it def for a vac scheme? As they also have open days atm and I've seen people getting rejected for those
While I do not think it is necessary, it is very helpful for improving the quality of your written answers. I only got reviews for the first 4/5 applications I submitted in my second application cycle - but this was by far the biggest contributor to learning about type of writing law firm recruiters want to see. After incorporating comments from those reviews, not only did I significantly improve the quality of that specific application, I also improved my general application writing ability. Thus, I progressively saw less and less comments from my reviewers. Having built up my skills this way, I ended up being able to submit around 15 other applications of the same quality without needing reviews.Do you think it is necessary to have someone review your application before sending? I do not have any links in the legal world that would do this and I have not got a mentor at the moment. WIll i be at a disadvantage just sending my application off? Sorry if this is a silly question
Thank you so much!!! This answer is extremely helpful!☺️Hi there! For the first question, I think the two things the firm is trying to test you on is (1) your understanding of the role of a trainee - and specifically, your knowledge of the the less appealing parts of the job; (2) your understanding of the specific internal resources and support offered by DLA. You could structure the answer as:
The first challenge I anticipate is delivering high-quality work even when I must simultaneously manage multiple workstreams with tight deadlines. Firstly, to prioritise effectively I would ask the assignor of any work how long it should take me to finish it and how strict the deadline is. Secondly, I would ask for the support of my trainee buddy to learn how to complete routine tasks more efficiently. In my summer internship I finished my Legislative Update email quicker by using (lawyer's name)’s tips, which enabled me to focus on research for a presentation I delivered in front of the entire firm. Consequently, I received positive feedback from my supervisor for the many cases and academic sources I cited.
- Start by pointing out one aspect of the TC that could challenging; then explain why it could be particularly difficult; then explain what specific resources the firm offers to deal with the issue; then explain how you would make use of them, and if you would take any further steps. Finally, if you have examples form past experiences when you have navigated similar challenges, you could mention that as well.
- Then repeat once or twice, depending on word count. Should it be helpful as an example, I've copied bellow my answer to to this question last year (as I ended up being progressed to the AC):
The second challenge I envisage is starting from the beginning with each rotational cycle, which can be difficult after finally gaining some experience in the previous seat. I would attempt to make the transition easier by anticipating and preparing for the usual trainee work in that practice area, using resources like the Internal Knowledge Hub. I would also invite trainees from that seat for a coffee, where they can share advice and experiences in adapting to the style of the supervisors.
For your second question, unfortunately I do not know that much about the firm's other UK offices. However, I think a useful resource besides the firm's website is its profile in the Chambers UK 2024 Rankings - it should show some practice area rankings by region as well, which will enable you learn about at least some of the work done by the other offices.
Good luck with your application!
I got two separate emails, unfortunately.Was it def for a vac scheme? As they also have open days atm and I've seen people getting rejected for those
It might’ve been that you were unsuccessful at their test thingI got two separate emails, unfortunately.
Does anyone know what sort of things I should include in my cover letter for a TC app at Curtis? Is it motivational or experience or both?
Hi guys! Can you please advise me on how to approach this question
“Please use this space to explain your interest in pursuing a legal career at a city law firm, and your interest in X firm.”
How do I answer the city law firm part along with why law? Any advice on how to manage the word count?
Would appreciate yours thoughts too @Jessica Booker 😀
It sounded pretty brutal from the event I went to, I’m not sure I could hack it !Jones Day non-rotational TC isn't for everyone - chin up.