It was the subsequent doubling down on lying and faking documents that banned this individual. She was also caught out on the lie because her court case was in the public domain, something that wouldn’t be available if you were interviewing.
Pretty much every lawyer who has gone for an...
I have never heard of a vacation scheme student being reported to the SRA for something like this. A firm would just not consider the candidate for a TC if they found out.
Unless you have no desire to secure a TC with your VS firm, no, this would not be a good idea at all.
It would be better to be upfront and ask whether you could take time off to attend the other firm’s process.
But the better approach would be to ask the interviewing firm for an alternative date.
I still think this is the case even if it after a VS (and probably even more so)! Maybe if you haven't heard back towards the end of next week, maybe send the GR team asking for clarity as to when you will hear back so you can then know for certain as to when you will hear back and then you can...
This is still quite early based on what you have said, especially if the point was you would hear after the 12th rather than by the 12th.
I know it can feel like a lifetime while you are waiting to hear back. The problem for the firm is it feels the complete opposite - two weeks can pass by and...
For some firms this will be the case. For instance, I think (if I remember correctly) Linklaters state you need a certain number of weeks of legal work experience to go forward for their direct TC.
But for most firms it won’t be as simple/binary as needed a certain length of work experience...
I’ll be continuing my work in careers advice and employability, focusing on working more with employers, universities and suppliers.
I will also be supporting candidates and employers in the recruitment of “alternative” QWE opportunities that do not fit into the typical TC model/recruitment cycles.
You ultimately need to do what is best for your health - you shouldn’t compromise that.
Rather than quitting the vacation scheme, consider speaking to the graduate recruitment team about the possibility of deferring your scheme to a later date, whether that be later this summer or even in the...
Some firms do - we know this from experience when we have been hiring for our team. Given their investment into the SQE training and assessments, they will want to be confident that you are not splitting your time too much across other activities that could then risk you not passing the SQE...
It is not an issue if the role is in another area of law. It is likely to develop some transferable skills and knowledge.
However, you should consider how you can show your interest in more commercially-focused work through activities like events, virtual work experiences, and...
After nearly six years, I will be concluding my involvement with TCLA this Sunday (15 June).
It has been a genuine privilege to support thousands of aspiring lawyers during that time. From answering late-night forum and WhatsApp questions to reviewing applications and advising many of you in...
After nearly six years, I will be concluding my involvement with TCLA this Sunday (15 June).
It has been a genuine privilege to support thousands of aspiring lawyers during that time. From answering late-night forum and WhatsApp questions to reviewing applications and advising many of you in...
After nearly six years, I will be concluding my involvement with TCLA this Sunday (15 June).
It has been a genuine privilege to support thousands of aspiring lawyers during that time. From answering late-night forum and WhatsApp questions to reviewing applications and advising many of you in...
There is no set approach to this.
Some firms will only offer the number of people they have positions for and then wait to see if they get any declined offers. Then they will reassess whether they need to make other offers. Some might not make enough offers initially, especially if they feel...
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