So yesterday I was offered a TC with my dream firm after 3 years of applications and around 40 different rejections, and I just thought I would post on here as living proof that a PFO doesn’t mean that you’re not good enough! Keep going people! 🎉
Also big thanks to all those on here for all the...
Hey guys,
I was just wondering if anyone had any advice when talking about the quality of work at a law firm.
How you go about explaining why that law firm in particular offers a high quality/diverse array of legal work?
Hi Jessica,
SPB has a CV and personal statement as part of its application process, and I was just wondering if you knew approximately how long CVs should be for TC apps?
Hi guys,
Such a helpful thread.
Just thought I’d add DWF and Irwin Mitchell who both filled exclusively from the vac scheme this year (so glad I made those applications lol).
Also I recently spoke to Eversheds recruitment who said they only recruited one trainee through direct tc route...
Hi Alice,
Thanks for this, I took your advice and did some research into the competition issue and it has been really interesting. Just wanted to ask what might be a really stupid question, do you think I could talk about this on an application which asks for a specifically legal issue. I think...
Hi Jessica, I was just wondering if when answering 'What are your motivations to be a solicitor? What have you done to confirm this is the career for you?' for a business focussed training contract you should talk about a career in law/as a solicitor in general or if it is ok to mention why...
Hey guys,
So I have an insight scheme this week, and I've noticed that there are a lot of sessions for FAQs and obviously they will always ask at any interview if you have any questions. This always stresses me out as usually I've been researching pretty hard so I don't have any burning...
Also, on a more general note, do you guys have any advice on tackling questions like this. I always feel like I'm being too broad, but I find it hard because it's asking about the sector as a whole
Hey guys,
I'm currently doing an application and one of the questions is:
What are the biggest challenges facing the legal sector and how do you think Shakespeare Martineau should respond?
I was planning to talk about the coronavirus, and the challenges this poses in terms of creating...
BLM have paused their recruitment for the time being, they emailed us an update but just thought it was worth sharing in case anyone was waiting for news!
Hi Jessica,
I am currently doing an application that asks for extra-curriculars/positions of responsibility, why the firm, and then why you believe that you stand out. It then has an additional box that says 'Please set out any additional information which you feel is relevant to your...
Thanks Jessica, also I've noticed their application leaves you space to upload a CV, but there is no mention of a cover letter, do you think this is necessary given their application questions about why the firm etc. are all quite long (4000 characters)?
Hi @Jessica Booker. I was thinking of applying to Pinsent Masons and noticed today that they have a virtual work experience programme. Do you think it would benefit me in the eyes of the firm to do this/if i dont do it it will look bad as I've had a look and it will take quite a long time on top...
Thanks so much for this! In terms of commercial awareness do you mind if I ask what kind of thing they asked about. Like more case study type or general commercial issues that interest you etc.
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