Hi @rayemuse and @YUKI1201,
This is fantastic news. Congratulations for getting progressed to interview!
So first thing I would do is check out this post. It has a compilation of links which are useful for ACs in general. In particular, I would check out @Jacob Miller's articles (linked). These are invaluable(!).
In terms of more specific information about the FFs interview, I know @WannabeSolicitor24 has completed their interview, so it might be worth messaging them.
I believe that there is an article discussion involved. This post might be useful preparation specifically for article interviews.
I have been told the interviewers can question you on key commercial, or other teminology too. So try to identify key words in the article that you are given and have a think a. about what it means and b. how this concept/term can become important/useful in a commercial context.
I hope that helps! I am always happy to help.
Do let me know too when you find out 🙌
I would advise speaking with the firm and being completely upfront about it. Be clear with your reasoning (e.g., money, experience, wish to make an informed decision). It is risky completing a vacation scheme after accepting a training contract offer.
The firms that I completed vacation schemes with explicitly required me to confirm that I had not accepted a TC elsewhere. It might also be deemed dishonest if you have accepted with one firm, but do a vacation scheme with another after accepting. Doing it without being honest seems like a very risky option with little upside.
Hi @pizzamalia,
Wow! Well done for getting several vacation scheme offers!
If I were you, I would ask your less preferred firm, whether you can transfer to one of their other vacation schemes (the earlier the better as with notice this is more likely than if you ask last minute). If they say no, you could even ask your preferred firm the same question. You will not be rejected/have your offer reneged for asking whether it is possible to change dates, it is a completely fair question. Personally, I think you are entitled to seek as much information as you can from both firms to make the best decision for your future.
If both firms say it is not possible, then you will have to choose your preferred firm unfortunately.
With regards to your second question, I would do what is best for you. Some people drop out because they have completed and have accepted training contract elsewhere (as well as for other reasons).
Hi @art,
I would check out the posts that I have listed above in reply to @rayemuse and @YUKI1201.
Do reach out if I can help in any other way too!
HSF AC!! 🤯🤯 This is my first post here but I've been keeping up with these threads for a few months now and all of the advice and support given by everyone here has been amazing to seeI've definitely used some of the advice given in my own applications so for that I'm really thankful to everyone here!!
(..and on a side note if anyone has any HSF-specific/commercial awareness/general AC advice I would be extremely grateful as this will be my first one ever!!)
Hey @Giovanna!
I am really pleased for you. HSF is a fantastic firm!
I listed my biggest tips for HSF's AC here. I would also suggest checking out the general AC tips I list earlier in this post.
I hope that helps
Hey @YJ,
I am unsure whether it is the same format as when I did it (online last year). What have you been told so far? I just want to make sure I am not giving incorrect advice as it may well have changed since I did it!
Hi @LSELawsolicitor,
Agreed these are tough. It sounds like you could really benefit from adopting a clear structure in your answers.
This and this post might be help.
Always here to answer any follow-ups!
Hi @thelovelygiraffe,
The advice that I gave @pizzamalia above might be useful in this situation.
I am very happy to answer any other questions you might have on this if it would be helpful
