General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Tcapplicant]

Do firms ask for more information pertaining to your application if they are interested or is it more of tick box activity?

 

[LS12]

Has anyone heard back from w&c? I saw one person say they had a video interview, but not sure if anyone else has heard?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Do firms ask for more information pertaining to your application if they are interested or is it more of tick box activity?

not sure what you mean? What tick box would they be covering here?

 

[DrowninginSQE]

most would - you need to ask for the reasonable adjustments as soon as you are offered the video interview

Thank you Jessica! I will add it to my application.

 

[Jennifer85]

Has anyone heard back from w&c? I saw one person say they had a video interview, but not sure if anyone else has heard?

I haven’t heard back yet. I spoke to them today at a law fair and they said everyone will have heard back in the next few weeks

 

[Deleted member 5185]

Has anyone heard back from w&c? I saw one person say they had a video interview, but not sure if anyone else has heard?

Im still waiting x

 

[dosblancos7]

Linklaters(Winter VS)- said I'm on hold, and that a member of GR will respond soon. Anyone been through this? Deadline is 15th of October, not sure why I have been on hold(I am a finalist as well, though I did apply for Links Spring Scheme last Jan!)

 

[M1999]

When I applied last year I understood it’s an automatic sort of thing. They put you on hold until they make a decision ie progress you or reject you. I wouldn’t read too much into this

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Thank you Jessica! I will add it to my application.

you don’t need to add it to your application. You can contact them separately about it.

 

[Callum Udy]

Has anyone received an AC invite for A&O’s winter vacation scheme yet/know of anyone who has?

 

[Callum Udy]

Linklaters(Winter VS)- said I'm on hold, and that a member of GR will respond soon. Anyone been through this? Deadline is 15th of October, not sure why I have been on hold(I am a finalist as well, though I did apply for Links Spring Scheme last Jan!)

I believe this is just their way of saying ‘under review’

 

[Alice G]

Hi everyone, we have a ‘common application mistakes’ thread here:
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/common-mistakes-on-application-forms.1778/page-5#post-38364

With application season in full swing, there are some helpful tips and guidance on some of the common errors we see from our application reviews.

 

[J123]

Has anyone who did the Latham AC this week heard back on the TC yet?

 

[XARA]

has anyone heard from Norton Rose yet for the Winter vac scheme?

 

[JW]

Hey everybody!

Just to let people know that CMS are hosting a new webinar series- it begins Thursday October 15th with 'Researching the Right Firm'! No matter where you intend to apply or if you are undecided, this webinar will be great for everybody to learn some great tips on how to choose the right firm for you!

Click here to sign up, numbers are limited!- http://ocply.co/cms2020-glas-event-15oct

I am a CMS BA this year so please feel free to message me with any questions

 

[D95]

Hi everyone,

I haven't posted here in a while and that is because (dramatic pause).... I will soon officially start my TC in the company that I have been working as an in-house paralegal for the past year *happy dance*

I honestly couldn't be happier about the outcome - not only it will allow me to qualify earlier than I expected (no need to wait another 2 years for TC to start, huh) but also I will continue working with people that I like, doing things that I enjoy, in the company that I genuinely think is a great business and which I am eager to support as part of a legal team. Weirdly enough, even when I was applying for training contracts in law firms, I was still thinking about going back in-house once qualified. I did not really consider in-house TCs, because they are generally harder to find and also I thought it was only "proper" to train at a law firm but here we are and I am insanely happy about it!

Some of you may recall that this year alone I had a couple of painful rejections for the TCs after reaching final interview stage. I remember crying on the phone whilst talking to my Dad and him saying in his infinite wisdom and composure that "some things happen for a reason and there might a better deal somewhere there for me". Of course, back then, I just lashed out at him (sorry, Dad) whining that this year sucks, I suck, everything sucks and maybe it's time to reconsider if all this effort is worth it. Fast forward a few months and I have to admit that, as per usual, my Dad was right and things did work out in the end and perhaps in the most surprising way, because it turned out that I achieved it without going through the grueling application process.

For all those who are still looking for a TC - I don't have have many words of advice, probably because my case just highlights how unconventional some paths may be. I can only say, however, that although I did not secure a TC in the traditional way (i.e. in a law firm through application, interviews, etc.) and instead was offered it based on my performance in my current job (as it is often the case with in-house TCs), I do not regret one bit all the hard work I have put over the past couple of years and, even, all the rejections that I received along the way (these are truly the words I never imagined I would be able to write one day). I learned a lot during the process, I had a chance to discover what areas of law I'd like to practice and what in general I would like my career to be one day.

And, of course, I owe a lot to everyone in this forum. Having found this place after the toxicity of some other platforms for legal wannabes, I felt relieved to meet people who had similar doubts and experiences as I did. Not to mention all the extra material that helped with building up my commercial awareness and, mostly, my confidence. So thank you Jaysen for creating this space, I think it means a lot to many of us!

Lastly, while I won't use this forum as often as I did in the past, my inbox is still open so if anyone would like to talk about career in-house (which I think is not discussed too often here), please do not hesitate to drop me a line, I will be happy to help and share my experience!

 

[orange32]

Hi everyone,

I haven't posted here in a while and that is because (dramatic pause).... I will soon officially start my TC in the company that I have been working as an in-house paralegal for the past year *happy dance*

I honestly couldn't be happier about the outcome - not only it will allow me to qualify earlier than I expected (no need to wait another 2 years for TC to start, huh) but also I will continue working with people that I like, doing things that I enjoy, in the company that I genuinely think is a great business and which I am eager to support as part of a legal team. Weirdly enough, even when I was applying for training contracts in law firms, I was still thinking about going back in-house once qualified. I did not really consider in-house TCs, because they are generally harder to find and also I thought it was only "proper" to train at a law firm but here we are and I am insanely happy about it!

Some of you may recall that this year alone I had a couple of painful rejections for the TCs after reaching final interview stage. I remember crying on the phone whilst talking to my Dad and him saying in his infinite wisdom and composure that "some things happen for a reason and there might a better deal somewhere there for me". Of course, back then, I just lashed out at him (sorry, Dad) whining that this year sucks, I suck, everything sucks and maybe it's time to reconsider if all this effort is worth it. Fast forward a few months and I have to admit that, as per usual, my Dad was right and things did work out in the end and perhaps in the most surprising way, because it turned out that I achieved it without going through the grueling application process.

For all those who are still looking for a TC - I don't have have many words of advice, probably because my case just highlights how unconventional some paths may be. I can only say, however, that although I did not secure a TC in the traditional way (i.e. in a law firm through application, interviews, etc.) and instead was offered it based on my performance in my current job (as it is often the case with in-house TCs), I do not regret one bit all the hard work I have put over the past couple of years and, even, all the rejections that I received along the way (these are truly the words I never imagined I would be able to write one day). I learned a lot during the process, I had a chance to discover what areas of law I'd like to practice and what in general I would like my career to be one day.

And, of course, I owe a lot to everyone in this forum. Having found this place after the toxicity of some other platforms for legal wannabes, I felt relieved to meet people who had similar doubts and experiences as I did. Not to mention all the extra material that helped with building up my commercial awareness and, mostly, my confidence. So thank you Jaysen for creating this space, I think it means a lot to many of us!

Lastly, while I won't use this forum as often as I did in the past, my inbox is still open so if anyone would like to talk about career in-house (which I think is not discussed too often here), please do not hesitate to drop me a line, I will be happy to help and share my experience!

This is amazing. I am glad everything worked out for you in the end, and that as some doors closed, new, and probably better doors opened for you

 

[Gracie]

Has anyone received an AC invite for A&O’s winter vacation scheme yet/know of anyone who has?

I just did this morning! Quite in shock to be honest!

 

[Ryan B]

has anyone heard from Norton Rose yet for the Winter vac scheme?

Hey! I haven't heard anything yet. I applied about 2 weeks ago.

 

[J123]

I just did this morning! Quite in shock to be honest!

I received an AC invite for the 2022 TC today!