General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Daniel Boden]

Rejection from Latham & Watkins. It was the firm that I really wanted. Absolutely heartbroken

Latham & Watkins 2022 TC rejection ... wonder if they filled all their places from VS?

Really sorry to hear. If it helps I also got rejected from Latham today for a direct TC (forgot I'd submitted the app) and, not to blow my own trumpet, I would like to think I'm a reasonable candidate so that suggests to me that they got their 2022 cohort from their winter and summer vac schemes. Onwards and upwards for this cycle for you guys - best of luck!

 

[Florawilliams]

Hi everyone, got a video interview for Latham direct TC, does anyone have any tips or insight or done one before? Panicking a bit as only have a couple of days to prepare! Thank you so much

 

[Helena]

And Goodwin Proctor?

PM'd you.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi everyone, got a video interview for Latham direct TC, does anyone have any tips or insight or done one before? Panicking a bit as only have a couple of days to prepare! Thank you so much

Clearly they haven’t filled from their vac schemes then....

Congratulations!

 

[Helena]

And also Gateley?

Possible contact for this - messaged you.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi everyone, got a video interview for Latham direct TC, does anyone have any tips or insight or done one before? Panicking a bit as only have a couple of days to prepare! Thank you so much

Some general video interview tips here:

Video interview tips and tricks

Video interview 3

Video interview 2

Video interview 1

 

[XARA]

Thoughts on re-applying to a firm after being rejected after an interview for a vac scheme? Will this be starting an application on a negative??

 

[Frank]

Thoughts on re-applying to a firm after being rejected after an interview for a vac scheme? Will this be starting an application on a negative??

if they take into account candidates who failed previous interviews, of course not. So your app won’t start on a negative

 

[XARA]

if they take into account candidates who failed previous interviews, of course not. So your app won’t start on a negative

Great, that is good to hear! Thanks a lot!

 

[Deleted member 5185]

Rejection from Latham & Watkins

Only Travers Smith and White and Case left to go! In all honesty I have mentally tapped out of this application season.

Best of luck to everyone still waiting!

 

[Florawilliams]

Clearly they haven’t filled from their vac schemes then....

Congratulations!

Thank you

 

[Florawilliams]

Some general video interview tips here:

Video interview tips and tricks

Video interview 3

Video interview 2

Video interview 1

Amazing thanks so much

 

[jan28]

I wonder if anyone could help me with this:

I've finished drafting a cover letter for a firm that only requires a CV and CL. In my letter, the 'why me' is shorter than 'why commercial law' and 'why them' parts. As I've given as much detail and highlighted all my achievements in my CV, would this be ok or does the letter still need to be balanced out? I'm a non-law grad so thought it would be best to explain the latter two more..

Maybe I'm overthinking it but any suggestions would be very helpful : ) thank you

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I wonder if anyone could help me with this:

I've finished drafting a cover letter for a firm that only requires a CV and CL. In my letter, the 'why me' is shorter than 'why commercial law' and 'why them' parts. As I've given as much detail and highlighted all my achievements in my CV, would this be ok or does the letter still need to be balanced out? I'm a non-law grad so thought it would be best to explain the latter two more..

Maybe I'm overthinking it but any suggestions would be very helpful : ) thank you

Cover letters have to work for the individual candidate - don’t try and fit too much of an expected norm if it doesn’t work for you. The only thing I will say is that a CV rarely shows evidence of your character - and that is why a “why you” part is important. It’s not about repeating information on your CV, it’s about showing your strengths in character that have helped you get to those achievements. Make sure your “why you” gets that across.

 

[Alice G]

Thoughts on re-applying to a firm after being rejected after an interview for a vac scheme? Will this be starting an application on a negative??

It usually depends on the firm and their own policy with this but be sure to alter the application to show your growth and if you were given feedback then try to show how you’ve sought to improve

 

[S87]

Rejection from Latham & Watkins

Only Travers Smith and White and Case left to go! In all honesty I have mentally tapped out of this application season.

Best of luck to everyone still waiting!

Same..we can be rejection mates!

 

[jan28]

Cover letters have to work for the individual candidate - don’t try and fit too much of an expected norm if it doesn’t work for you. The only thing I will say is that a CV rarely shows evidence of your character - and that is why a “why you” part is important. It’s not about repeating information on your CV, it’s about showing your strengths in character that have helped you get to those achievements. Make sure your “why you” gets that across.

You're right and I've made the necessary changes, thank youu

 

[Kablahc]

Still waiting for Latham, anyone else? although ive got to admit id mostly given up on them ahahah so hopefully won't be too disappointed if the rejection comes....

 

[Deleted member 5185]

Same..we can be rejection mates!

Honestly your comments have gotten me through this season of rejection, I hope one day we meet as solicitors!

 

[S87]

Honestly your comments have gotten me through this season of rejection, I hope one day we meet as solicitors!

You bring the beers and I bring the food!