General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Evelina]

Have a Sidley Austin winter vac scheme interview

omg congrats!!! how long ago did you apply?

 

[Evelina]

has anyone heard from Linklaters for winter vac?

 

[Legal_rawn]

has anyone heard from Linklaters for winter vac?

No they are supposedly interviewing those from the pathfinders scheme next week then will move onto ACs for everyone else who applied

 

[0603]

Has anyone interviewed at Thrings before? I have a zoom interview coming up wondering if anyone could share their experience and the kind of questions they were asked?

 

[M1999]

Would anyone be able to point me to any helpful resources when answering a question per a commercial issue. Thank you!

 

[MzM]

Rejection from A&O's Direct TC 2023 just this morning.

Seems they sent out a few this morning, also got one. we carry on on the search haha

 

[M1999]

NRF rejection post wgt. I really don’t know how much more I can take of this just feel like I am never going to get anywhere.

 

[NadineBusty]

NRF rejection post wgt. I really don’t know how much more I can take of this just feel like I am never going to get anywhere.

I would take it as a big achievement having made it to WG stage!

 

[33c]

NRF rejection pre-WG. Has anyone tried the TCLA Premium service? I'm thinking of getting it as there is clearly something wrong with my technique hahaha

 

[M1999]

I would take it as a big achievement having made it to WG stage!

I would take it as a big achievement having made it to WG stage!

Thank you, but it was my dream firm & I won’t be able to apply until next year. I really thought my application was strong, and I didn’t think the threshold for the test was that high so I must’ve done really bad on it.

 

[Lawgirl123]

NRF rejection pre-WG. Has anyone tried the TCLA Premium service? I'm thinking of getting it as there is clearly something wrong with my technique hahaha

Sorry to hear. Can i ask when you applied?

 

[33c]

Sorry to hear. Can i ask when you applied?

22nd October!

 

[Sergiulix]

Is there any way to find out which firms still have training contracts available for 2021/2022, and not 2023?

 

[Lawbour]

NRF rejection pre-WG. Has anyone tried the TCLA Premium service? I'm thinking of getting it as there is clearly something wrong with my technique hahaha

I've had two applications reviewed by tcla - they were super helpful and VERY detailed!
In general the premium subscription gives you access to loads of resources; from understanding M&A course to application and interview prep courses.

Hope this is helpful

Edit: if you want a free app review then book an appointment with your uni's careers service!!

 

[Lawbour]

NRF rejection post wgt. I really don’t know how much more I can take of this just feel like I am never going to get anywhere.

Like @Ivox3 said you've done great getting through to the WG! ask for feedback on the WG so you can how you did relative to other applicants results.
Also, it's only October - this application cycle is still in full swing.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Is there any way to find out which firms still have training contracts available for 2021/2022, and not 2023?

https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/AdvancedSearch

you can filter by start date on Lawcareers.net

 

[YFA]

I was wondering if anyone has done the Simmons & Simmons VI and written tests? I would be super grateful for any advice on how to prep.

 

[eveh1784]

NRF rejection post wgt. I really don’t know how much more I can take of this just feel like I am never going to get anywhere.

Hey, I just got a post-WG rejection from NRF too. It is disappointing but you can't let it get you down - there's success coming up on the horizon so you just have to keep trying. Hold this as an opportunity to learn and be resilient, and definitely don't give up.

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Anyone applied to NRF and not heard back yet? Applied exactly 2 weeks ago and kind of nervous seeing so many people getting WG invites.

 

[Lawgirl123]

Anyone applied to NRF and not heard back yet? Applied exactly 2 weeks ago and kind of nervous seeing so many people getting WG invites.

I'm in same position. Applied on October 12th