General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[NCLaw]

Lewis Silkin rejection also!

 

[Anthony Abloh]

Guys, I'm absolutely thrilled to share that this morning I got the call from Gibson Dunn offering me a training contract!

As many of you know, I have been a member of TCLA for the last couple of years and can honestly say that this never would have been possible without all of the fantastic work @Jaysen and lately @Alice G have been doing.

For all those still waiting/going through this process you will get there. It is a question of when not if

Gibson Dunn?! Jesus Christ, well done!!!

 

[Alice G]

Guys, I'm absolutely thrilled to share that this morning I got the call from Gibson Dunn offering me a training contract!

As many of you know, I have been a member of TCLA for the last couple of years and can honestly say that this never would have been possible without all of the fantastic work @Jaysen and lately @Alice G have been doing.

For all those still waiting/going through this process you will get there. It is a question of when not if

Absolutely over the moon delighted for you! So so well deserved and a massive congratulations!!!!

 

[Annalise2.0]

Does anyone have any tips/advice for Morgan Lewis assessment centre? I would really appreciate it, thanks

 

[Daniel Boden]

Thank you all so much for your lovely messages today! Feeling very blessed to be a part of this community and very grateful to you all

 

[Helena]

Guys, I'm absolutely thrilled to share that this morning I got the call from Gibson Dunn offering me a training contract!

As many of you know, I have been a member of TCLA for the last couple of years and can honestly say that this never would have been possible without all of the fantastic work @Jaysen and lately @Alice G have been doing.

For all those still waiting/going through this process you will get there. It is a question of when not if

Daniel I am thrilled beyond belief for you. Forgive the delay - been really unwell. I am so so happy to read your news. I truly am . Congratulations

 

[SA123]

Does anyone have any tips/experience with the Withers virtual AC? I’d be massively grateful for any guidance!

 

[Dawn]

Thank you all so much for your lovely messages today! Feeling very blessed to be a part of this community and very grateful to you all

Congratulations Daniel. So well deserved xx

 

[smith363]

Thank you all so much for your lovely messages today! Feeling very blessed to be a part of this community and very grateful to you all

Congrats! You are such a committed member on this forum and have really helped me get to grips with certain commercial issues. Really really well deserved x

 

[Changes]

Anyone have experience of a McQuaig test?

 

[Daniel Boden]

Daniel I am thrilled beyond belief for you. Forgive the delay - been really unwell. I am so so happy to read your news. I truly am . Congratulations

Absolutely no worries at all Helena but thank you so much! I'm sorry to hear you have been really unwell but hope your treatment is progressing well. We are all thinking of and praying for you

 

[Daniel Boden]

Congrats! You are such a committed member on this forum and have really helped me get to grips with certain commercial issues. Really really well deserved x

Congratulations Daniel. So well deserved xx

Thank you both so much! I really appreciate it

 

[Miki3999]

Has anybody recently applied to Goodwin? I cannot submit my application and receive an error notification.
I dont know what to do...

What browser are you using? Have you tried to close it completely and then submit again? It might have been some cookie issue, especially when the browser's been working continuously for some time.

 

[D]

For me - It's all over. Applications, Assessment Centres, Vacation Schemes, Final Interviews... today marked the very last final interview for a TC. It's been an absolutely exhausting year and I have the utmost respect for every single applicant who has been on the grind since those first applications opened in August last year.

To those who have secured a role - Congratulations!

To those who are seeking roles - It will happen. The only way it cannot happen is if you give up. Don't do it. There are so many great and wonderful people and resources out there that will help you succeed. You can do it, and others want you to also!

I now have the agonising wait to see if any of those extra TC interviews yield a positive result. It's an anxious wait, but, at least I know there is nothing else I could have done. It's time to truly enjoy the summer.

Best of luck to everyone still on the grind or awaiting outcomes!

 

[Daniel Boden]

For me - It's all over. Applications, Assessment Centres, Vacation Schemes, Final Interviews... today marked the very last final interview for a TC. It's been an absolutely exhausting year and I have the utmost respect for every single application who has been on the grind since those first applications opened in August last year.

To those who have secured a role - Congratulations!

To those who are seeking roles - It will happen. The only want it cannot happen is if you give up. Don't do it. There are so many great and wonderful people and resources out there that will help you succeed. You can do it, and others want you to do it!

I now have the agonising wait to see if any of those extra TC interviews yield a positive result. It's an anxious wait, but, at least I know there is nothing else I could have done. It's time to truly enjoy the summer.

Best of luck to everyone still on the grind or awaiting outcomes!

Huge well-done @D! Great effort to bring your application cycle to a close for good! Who else are you waiting on/already have offers from if you don't mind me asking?

 

[acceleratedlaw]

Hey guys - if I wanna do a mock interview to prep for a TC interview, what’s the best resource to do so? And also most affordable ahahaha

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hey guys - if I wanna do a mock interview to prep for a TC interview, what’s the best resource to do so? And also most affordable ahahaha

Speak to your university careers service - even if you have graduated you typically have access to those services for a number of years. That should be free.

 

[D]

Huge well-done @D! Great effort to bring your application cycle to a close for good! Who else are you waiting on/already have offers from if you don't mind me asking?

I have an offer from HSF. I'm waiting on outcomes from FF and Latham. I chose to not interview at CC in the end as they simply wouldn't move their assessment date forward from December 2020.

I also saw your success - Congratulations! When you put in the effort, the results will come

 

[D]

Hey guys - if I wanna do a mock interview to prep for a TC interview, what’s the best resource to do so? And also most affordable ahahaha

Are you a member of any of the diversity platforms? RARE/AS etc. They both offer mock-interviews.

I'd also be willing to spend some time on a Zoom call if you wanted? I could ask some similar questions I've been asked through the cycle. I've probably completed about 20 interviews after all is said and done!

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

I have an offer from HSF. I'm waiting on outcomes from FF and Latham. I chose to not interview at CC in the end as they simply wouldn't move their assessment date forward from December 2020.

I also saw your success - Congratulations! When you put in the effort, the results will come

nice work! You have any idea which firm you’d pick if you had a choice of all of those?