Has anyone done the final stage interview for a TC with Hill Dickinson before? If so, what sort of questions can I expect? Is it a mixture of competency, motivational or situational judgment?
I don't think most law firms have the suit policy anymore.Hi all, not sure where to put this question so sorry if it shouldn't be here, but what do men typically wear on a vacation scheme? Do I have to wear a suit and tie everyday or can I come in a bit more smart-casual e.g., quarter-zips or a jumper over my shirt without a tie?
My advice would be to go more formal on your first day and gauge how informal it is from there.Hi all, not sure where to put this question so sorry if it shouldn't be here, but what do men typically wear on a vacation scheme? Do I have to wear a suit and tie everyday or can I come in a bit more smart-casual e.g., quarter-zips or a jumper over my shirt without a tie?
Hey - just wanted to offer my thoughts on this. Congrats on securing a TC!hey @Jessica Booker can I do my vac schemes if i have already accepted a training contract offer? I would really value the experience as i have never done a vac scheme or any legal work for that matter. i can’t find anything in any of my contracts that says i can’t. also must i disclose this to both my vs and tc firms?
Normally I would also echo this point. However, on this occasion the individual has not gained any legal work experience/vacation schemes, and so the vacation scheme might help them. They could easily work out the career or the TC firm isn’t for them from their VS experience. However, I get that it is still contentious and you could still argue whether it is fair to take a vacation scheme from someone else if there is little to no chance of you looking to secure a TC with the firm. I’d argue that many people do that with VS anyway though and look at them as a way to develop their CV rather than a conversion opportunity.Hey - just wanted to offer my thoughts on this. Congrats on securing a TC!
I would simply say that even if you are contractually permitted to complete a VS, or multiple schemes, after signing a TC, I would think twice before doing so. Securing a VS is a remarkable achievement, however, many deeply diligent, intelligent and qualified candidates are unable to do so because of the very, very fierce competition. Clearly, many people are desperate to break into a firm via a VS.
I would consider politely declining a VS when holding a TC, to allow another deserving person a chance to enter the profession, as I, and am sure others on this forum have done. Hope all goes well!
100% agreed and not just this, The Law Society also as a matter of good practice strongly states that once a TC has been accepted the candidates should withdraw from the other processes.Hey - just wanted to offer my thoughts on this. Congrats on securing a TC!
I would simply say that even if you are contractually permitted to complete a VS, or multiple schemes, after signing a TC, I would think twice before doing so. Securing a VS is a remarkable achievement, however, many deeply diligent, intelligent and qualified candidates are unable to do so because of the very, very fierce competition. Clearly, many people are desperate to break into a firm via a VS.
I would consider politely declining a VS when holding a TC, to allow another deserving person a chance to enter the profession, as I, and am sure others on this forum have done. Hope all goes well!
I must stress this is a voluntary code - there are no implications for not sticking to it (many firms don’t stick to their obligations within the code).100% agreed and not just this, The Law Society also as a matter of good practice strongly states that once a TC has been accepted the candidates should withdraw from the other processes.
I'd be honest, it shows your integrity and it is not at all unusual for people to undertake multiple vacation schemes. I can't see how this would be a trick question at all.While I was at a VS, a few members of the firm I met (inc. the Head of Office) asked if I have other VS lined up in the summer.. I wonder if this is a trick question and should I be honest about having other VS or just give a vague answer that I have applied to a few but havent heard back?
It isn’t a trick question. They are just genuinely interested in finding out who else you are applying to and how this may weigh up against how interested you are in them.While I was at a VS, a few members of the firm I met (inc. the Head of Office) asked if I have other VS lined up in the summer.. I wonder if this is a trick question and should I be honest about having other VS or just give a vague answer that I have applied to a few but havent heard back?
Hey @NMA,Hi all, not sure where to put this question so sorry if it shouldn't be here, but what do men typically wear on a vacation scheme? Do I have to wear a suit and tie everyday or can I come in a bit more smart-casual e.g., quarter-zips or a jumper over my shirt without a tie?
Hey @John Abram,Hi @Jessica Booker @George Maxwell, I’m preparing for an interview and was wondering if you could provide any assistance whatsoever.
The question is: How can a law firm prepare for the application of space law in the “real world”?
Thank you x
Hey @ashleigh22,
It's been over a week, and I have not yet heard back from the firm. I don't want to email them again incase they find me annoying/I leave a bad impression.
Hey - just wanted to offer my thoughts on this. Congrats on securing a TC!
I would simply say that even if you are contractually permitted to complete a VS, or multiple schemes, after signing a TC, I would think twice before doing so. Securing a VS is a remarkable achievement, however, many deeply diligent, intelligent and qualified candidates are unable to do so because of the very, very fierce competition. Clearly, many people are desperate to break into a firm via a VS.
I would consider politely declining a VS when holding a TC, to allow another deserving person a chance to enter the profession, as I, and am sure others on this forum have done. Hope all goes well!
Hey - you make a number of good points.Hey, thanks for your response.
Like I said I have no legal or corporate experience - so I am still trying to make a firm decision about a career in law, and also the type of firm I want to train at. I got a TC offer early in the process with a 1 week deadline to respond(which, btw, goes against the voluntary code) so would’ve been silly to decline it when I had no other offers to consider at the time.
I might do the vac schemes and decide law is not for me at all. I might do them and decide i much prefer one of my VS firms instead.
It’s a big decision and I don’t want to jump into it with limited visibility - so if I’m lucky enough to be offered the opportunity to visit some firms for a few weeks i’ll definitely take it.
Also the firm probably has a number of places to fill so if I reject an offer after a scheme - it will be offered to someone else anyway. doing multiple schemes doesn’t prevent ppl accessing the profession as I can only accept one TC at the end of the day.
Hey @Ameliaa,It's been over a week, and I have not yet heard back from the firm. I don't want to email them again incase they find me annoying/I leave a bad impression.
But I'm glad I informed them! I will just accept the consequences of my mistake and take it as a lesson for next time
Hey @ek125712,My scheme starts next week and I’ve just had my supervisor and trainee buddy send me a joint email introducing themselves. I’m wondering whether it is fine to just respond or whether I should take further steps before the scheme now I’ve got their details?