Don’t give up. Is it your first cycle? Took my kid 3 rounds 3 Vac schemes and eventually secured a direct TC with an MC firm. 10-20 applications per cycle. Each rejection helped increase their knowledge and awareness. This is a non Law grad who self funded their GDL but managed to get it funded retrospectively.
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PH is completely non-rolling and the application window closes at the end of July so you have a long time to research!
They also only do direct TC apps (they don’t run a VS)
Freshfields AC! This is my first AC, if anyone has any tips I would be really grateful!!
Congratulations!! Sorry to be that person but can I ask when you applied and when you did the WG?
There was one when I applied for the TC in summer but I think they’ve removed it in this cycle!
Does anyone know anything about Brown Rudnick's recruitment timetable?
I'm not one for mushy motivational speeches but let me give you a bit of a positive boost as someone with a similar profile in a similar position: there are FAR TOO MANY firms in the UK for you to be rejected by all of them. You just have to be prepared to broaden your horizons.
This cycle I have managed to find 29 firms to apply for and I still have at least 10 left on my hit list (and growing!). Many of them are traditional city big dogs. But quite a lot are smaller, less well known firms which graduates probably aren't throwing themselves at quite so frequently. Just ask yourself what matters more in a difficult job market: the specific firm, or just getting into law at all?
There is a corporate partner at Linklaters who trained at a high street practice in Hull. While his career is a bit improbable, if you're good enough there is no reason why you couldn't end up somewhere really aspirational after you've trained! That's the way I'm viewing it anyway.
Edit: also, smaller more niche firms tend to have much easier app forms, no online tests and only do direct TCs. Could be worth it just for the ease of applying.
I'm not one for mushy motivational speeches but let me give you a bit of a positive boost as someone with a similar profile in a similar position: there are FAR TOO MANY firms in the UK for you to be rejected by all of them. You just have to be prepared to broaden your horizons.
This cycle I have managed to find 29 firms to apply for and I still have at least 10 left on my hit list (and growing!). Many of them are traditional city big dogs. But quite a lot are smaller, less well known firms which graduates probably aren't throwing themselves at quite so frequently. Just ask yourself what matters more in a difficult job market: the specific firm, or just getting into law at all?
There is a corporate partner at Linklaters who trained at a high street practice in Hull. While his career is a bit improbable, if you're good enough there is no reason why you couldn't end up somewhere really aspirational after you've trained! That's the way I'm viewing it anyway.
Edit: also, smaller more niche firms tend to have much easier app forms, no online tests and only do direct TCs. Could be worth it just for the ease of applying.
Hey, congrats on the AC!
As general prep, you might want to check out the three AC-orientated articles I've written recently:
Definitive Guide to Law Firm Interviews! *Monday Article Series*
In this week's (slightly delayed - sorry!) Article, we take a look at law firm interviews. Introduction Almost every law firm’s application process involves some form of interview. This style of interview is designed to find out about your motivations, experiences, skills and characteristics...
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Definitive Guide to Assessed Negotiations! *Monday Article Series*
Hi All! Please see below my Guide to Assessed Negotiation Exercises at Assessment Centres and during Vacation Schemes. This guide has been built from my own experiences of assessed and real-world negotiations as well as having consulted with Grad Rec specialists. This is also the first in a...
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Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*
Hi all, please see below the third of my Monday Article Series! This week is my definitive guide to case studies. It's a long one - you might want to go get a coffee and settle in! Introduction This week’s Monday Article will cover how to approach law firm case studies, one of the most...
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Hope these help!! Best of luck with the AC
Amazing- thank you so much for the help, really appreciate itHey, congrats on the AC!
As general prep, you might want to check out the three AC-orientated articles I've written recently:
Definitive Guide to Law Firm Interviews! *Monday Article Series*
In this week's (slightly delayed - sorry!) Article, we take a look at law firm interviews. Introduction Almost every law firm’s application process involves some form of interview. This style of interview is designed to find out about your motivations, experiences, skills and characteristics...Definitive Guide to Assessed Negotiations! *Monday Article Series*
Hi All! Please see below my Guide to Assessed Negotiation Exercises at Assessment Centres and during Vacation Schemes. This guide has been built from my own experiences of assessed and real-world negotiations as well as having consulted with Grad Rec specialists. This is also the first in a...Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*
Hi all, please see below the third of my Monday Article Series! This week is my definitive guide to case studies. It's a long one - you might want to go get a coffee and settle in! Introduction This week’s Monday Article will cover how to approach law firm case studies, one of the most...
Hope these help!! Best of luck with the AC
Do you get your WG %tile with the AC invite. Or when did you request it? I completed mine at the weekend, I feel like its too early for me to ask them?
Congratulations guys on the AC! Is anyone still waiting to hear back post-WG for Freshfields?
I did the test second week of Feb but my portal hasn't updated since 29/01 :/
I did the test second week of Feb but my portal hasn't updated since 29/01 :/
Still waiting to hear back from FF and NRF post app for direct TC 🥴
I’m still waiting on FF too. My portal updated 1st Feb. I did email them last week and they said they’re still sending out WG.
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Did the WGT for FF in the first week of Feb! Haven't heard back(haven't checked my portal update tbf but no idea if update means that the firm viewed your app and have made a decision(be it progression or rejection), or if it means if they merely viewed it and will make a decision after)
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