General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Florawilliams]

Hey!

So from my understanding, they're saying that Mayer Brown is a single partnership (meaning they have the same pot of money and the same salary arrangements) with a huge presence in each of those areas. So, whilst there are other firms that have offices in those areas, either they're not a single partnership in those areas and/or they don't have the presence that Mayer Brown do.

For example, Firm A may have offices in London, NY and HK but London may be part of the Europe arm of the firm, NY is part of the North American arm and HK is part of the Asia-Pacific arm. But, they'll share a common brand. Some examples are Bakers, Dentons, KWM.

Other firms may be integrated in all those areas but might have 1000 lawyers in London, 250 in NY and 50 in HK, etc.

thank you so much for the detailed reply so helpful

 

[Sekani Wraith]

Just been invited for a video interview for Willkie. If anyone has any advice, please message me.

Also, the instructions say that the questions 'cover motivational, commercial awareness and understanding of law firms'. Can I assume that I won't be hit with any surprise competency questions?

 

[Moon]

If anyone has completed CMS' VI, please let me know.

 

[Rene]

Does anyone know how long it takes to hear back after an interview/AC? I’ve had 2 in the past 2 weeks for winter vac schemes and am still waiting to hear back.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Does anyone know how long it takes to hear back after an interview/AC? I’ve had 2 in the past 2 weeks for winter vac schemes and am still waiting to hear back.

it could be until the interview cycle is over. In most cases I would expect you to hear back within 2 weeks though

 

[Mary12]

Hey, I was wondering if I should email and thank the partners who interviewed me after receiving a TC offer? Obviously I thanked them loads when they called but worried I haven’t followed up with an email and I should have but that was now a week ago!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hey, I was wondering if I should email and thank the partners who interviewed me after receiving a TC offer? Obviously I thanked them loads when they called but worried I haven’t followed up with an email and I should have but that was now a week ago!

This isn’t necessary. You have thanked them over the phone.

If you want to, then do so (just keep the email super short). You just don’t have to do this and plenty of people don’t.

You will need to ensure you accept the offer in writing from Grad Rec/HR though

 

[Mary12]

This isn’t necessary. You have thanked them over the phone.

If you want to, then do so (just keep the email super short). You just don’t have to do this and plenty of people don’t.

You will need to ensure you accept the offer in writing from Grad Rec/HR though

Ok great thank you!

 

[DrowninginSQE]

Does anyone know how long it takes to hear back after an interview/AC? I’ve had 2 in the past 2 weeks for winter vac schemes and am still waiting to hear back.

I've had several too. Be patient! I've had some firms get back to me in an hour, others have marking to do so they take a couple of weeks and others need approval from other people too! Don't stress, I do feel you though!

 

[man063]

This might be the wrong place for this question but does anyone have any advice on the content that should be included in a LL.M. personal statement? Particularly in relation to some of the more competitive programmes (e.g. Oxbridge)?

 

[Evelina]

Did anyone else get an email from Sidley saying they're winter vac is full but they'll consider your app for spring/summer?

Do you guys think that means I would get the interview in January or it's just the process they do every year when there are applications left over for winter?

 

[M1999]

Did anyone else get an email from Sidley saying they're winter vac is full but they'll consider your app for spring/summer?

Do you guys think that means I would get the interview in January or it's just the process they do every year when there are applications left over for winter?

I got this too! I don’t know if it’s generic or not. Either way it was one of the nicest rejections I’ve had

 

[Miki3999]

This might be the wrong place for this question but does anyone have any advice on the content that should be included in a LL.M. personal statement? Particularly in relation to some of the more competitive programmes (e.g. Oxbridge)?

I'm at Oxford, feel free to PM me.

 

[Lisa Lowe]

Is anyone else still waiting for White & Case direct TC from the previous cycle?

Yes I'm still waiting - I'm surprised they are taking this long.

 

[DrowninginSQE]

I have an interview for Sidley on Friday. Does anyone have any past experiences? Thanks!

 

[Lawyered22]

I have an interview for Sidley on Friday. Does anyone have any past experiences? Thanks!

Do you mind sharing some advice, tips, suggestions etc for the app stage? Been following this thread and you’ve been absolutely crushing it!!!

 

[Lawyered22]

Hey - if you’re a premium member, you can submit an application to us here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/application-review/. Happy to see if it’s to do with the application answers.

Hey Jaysen, I requested premium membership but I’m still waiting to hear back. I received the results from the Hogan Lovells WGT I did this app cycle earlier today and though I scored in the 88th percentile, in the email Jen said I was unsuccessful based on my application. Guess that means the problem is indeed my answers... I’m however confused as I would have expected to be rejected outright if they were not good enough??

 

[Georgia2208x]

I haven't heard back from Links and Hogan Lovells after completing the WGT weeks ago. Is it safe to assume this is a rejection?

 

[AH97]

Re not hearing back:

I personally assume no news is good news until I hear otherwise! The way I see it is that there's no point in prematurely stressing yourself out when it could go either way until the day if/when you receive a rejection email/call.

 

[Jaysen]

Hey Jaysen, I requested premium membership but I’m still waiting to hear back. I received the results from the Hogan Lovells WGT I did this app cycle earlier today and though I scored in the 88th percentile, in the email Jen said I was unsuccessful based on my application. Guess that means the problem is indeed my answers... I’m however confused as I would have expected to be rejected outright if they were not good enough??

Hey - I don't think we have a premium membership associated with the email you signed up to the forum with. Could you drop me a PM with your premium email address? Thanks!