this depends between the firms i think! during my scheme we were told most if not all weight would be put on the final assessments we had over the last two days, which was basically like a full on AC with a written task, case study and an interview. If you don't have similar assessments at the end then they will probably look at your overall performance
I got a TC offer without ever having been on a vac scheme so I can confirm you'll be just fine
Although that's an incredible achievementI got a TC offer without ever having been on a vac scheme so I can confirm you'll be just fine
, lots of people don't get TC offers even after they've completed a VS and it's probably quite a valid worry. So many people here have done a VS or got to AC and then had the rug pulled under them last minute.
I'd say it's worthwhile discussing if you have a genuine interest in it, but, as Jess says, it's quite a niche issue so could seem contrived if you don't have a clear and genuine interest!
Post-VS, much more consideration is given to the VS performance. If you made it to the VS, your application (inc grades etc) was judged to be sufficient to train there.
I realise my post might have come across a little bit insensitive, I was trying to be a bit jokey about my experience but I think it came out wrongAlthough that's an incredible achievement
OP should focus on the things they can control such as preparing for the VS scheme, submitting apps elsewhere if they are anxious or feel the need to. I'm sure they will do just fine but relaxing when you haven't gotten over the last hurdle of the recruitment process is probably a mistake that some people make!
Good luck OP
Also, I'm not sure how you got your TC offer but if it was somewhere in the recruitment process before you completed it that's really rare and candidates should probably know that. Although it's massively impressive!
This is my second cycle, where (edit: in my first cycle) I got a VS offer then a Direct TC AC/interview that I didn't get to complete due to COVID, so I fully empathise with the situation of having the rug pulled out under you since it happened to me several times just last summer.
Haha try not to worry! Just concentrate on preparing as best you can and giving your all on the scheme and you won't go far wrong! Trust in the process and best of luck to you
I agree with you on this and don't just discuss it for the sake of it. Thank you for your reply.
As it’s now after lunchtime, give them a call. Email won’t necessarily help as they might not pick the email up until tomorrow anyway.@Jessica Booker at what point should I start stressing about not receiving my assessment centre instructions/timetable?
My AC starts in less than 24 hours and I still don’t know how to log in etc, I’m trying to stay calm, but it’s clearly not working
What would you advise I do? Should I wait a bit longer or try to email/call gr?
Lol I'm sure they're tired of law students jumping on a 'commercial' bandwagon acting like thought leaders on the topic. Or they're a firm that just don't touch that marketTurns out SPACs aren't as widely spoken about as I thought. I was talking to my partner about my application and mentioned it (he's a commercial lawyer at an international firm - IP etc) and he just pulled a face at me like...
It's a leading commercial law firm that definitely works with that stuff but I'm starting to think it's much more of a niche than the rest of us think it is
Yeah you're right, it absolutely is still a niche, especially in the UK where it's not a very attractive idea. There may be high value of vehicles being set up, but it's unlikely to be a regular transaction worked on right nowIt's a leading commercial law firm that definitely works with that stuff but I'm starting to think it's much more of a niche than the rest of us think it is
Might have purposely played it that way so you talked about it in layman’s terms rather than jargon. I have seen this done many times before anywayTurns out SPACs aren't as widely spoken about as I thought. I was talking to my partner about my application and mentioned it (he's a commercial lawyer at an international firm - IP etc) and he just pulled a face at me like...
I wish this was true but he was completely dumbfoundedMight have purposely played it that way so you talked about it in layman’s terms rather than jargon. I have seen this done many times before anyway
. I'm pretty sure his commercial awareness is worse than mine. Since he's 5 years PQ he doesn't read much beyond his specialism anymore I don't think.
I discuss this in some depth in my interview prep article accessible via the link in my signature, if you're not already familiar with itHi guys. I really struggle with 'what's your weakness' questions. I know it's best to give a genuine answer but I've also heard it's not good to talk about a personality trait which all of my examples are
I was just reading your article but starting from the top! thanks so much JacobI discuss this in some depth in my interview prep article accessible via the link in my signature, if you're not already familiar with it
