Recent content by josemourinho

  1. J

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    It was good news anyway in the end! Slaughter and May March 2024 TC offer! Absolutely over the moon given what a rough couple of months it has been.
  2. J

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Random q: if a firm contacts you about a reference after you interviewed with them, does that mean they are seriously making you an offer? I dont wanna overthink it but I thought i completely tanked in the interview so for them to come back and ask for a reference seems like a good sign? Or do...
  3. J

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Thank you @lawnoodle @Dheepa and @Jessica Booker. Means a lot to have an insight. Have a lot to think about. Thank you.
  4. J

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Hey guys, I was wondering if I could ask some advice. I am going through some really difficult personal stuff right now which does not look like it will get better any time soon. I also have a vac scheme coming up at the end of June, and I am not sure I really have it in me to sit in front of a...
  5. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I had to do this last year as an application for a mini-pupillage! Hand-written apps are still a thing at the Bar. Took me about 2 days and multiple attempts to get it neat enough.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ok I think! A few hiccups but definitely not going to overthink them. Didn't really get a break because even the lunch bit is cameras on which I think was probably my least fave part of the day, although ofc they were nice enough to provide deliveroo. The wait is killing me though.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi, does anyone know if Forsters give their vac scheme offers via email or telephone? I know they are not going to get back to us until the end of the month (cry) but I think I will be somewhere with bad phone signal that week.
  8. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Forsters AC !!!! And they're providing lunch through deliveroo!!!!
  9. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yep, only one application for VS and TC this year because the 'VS' is just two days of networking and assessment Centre
  10. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    One firm explicitly told us at the AC for the VS that if it was a phone call, you had been successful and if it was an email you were unsuccessful. Very blunt and made it terrifying to check your emails but it was very helpful to have the transparency.
  11. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Same here with Boodle. Not a surprise since people were announcing vac schemes last week but a disappointment nonetheless.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Received the day before! However, they might be a bit more prepared since you are on the later Open Days. In terms of advice, I don't know how well I performed but be enthusiastic, be interested, and be personable. There isn't really any way to prepare except reading around basic legal/...
  13. J

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Seems like we are in a very similar situation! Thank you very much for your advice about making it a USP! Thanks for your insight here! I will be prepared to talk about why the UK instead of the other country in my AC next week.
  14. J

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    question about international law experience: I am British but live in another country and have most of my legal experience in a firm in the foreign country. I do have UK experience but the most extensive experience is from this country. Has anyone who has foreign experience ever been asked to...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    From what I have gathered from friends who did the AC in previous years, there is a big emphasis on getting to know you as a person and going beyond the superficial 'why Debevoise'. Its quite a small trainee intake and they really want to make sure it is a good fit. Idk how good this advice is...
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