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<blockquote data-quote="danbdow" data-source="post: 102435" data-attributes="member: 17949"><p>Hi,</p><p></p><p>I'm hoping someone can give some clarity on the timing of TC awards for the major UK/International firms as I think I've messed up the application process to put it lightly.</p><p></p><p>To give some background, after a decade working in the energy sector in client, project & commercial management positions I decided to start my career over in the legal services industry. As I intend to practice in Scotland I'm undertaking a 2 year accelerated LLB which I started in September 2021. Given the recruitment cycle of the majors I was a bit blindsided by the application process and didn't really know I had to apply until the deadlines were upon me, so, in my naivety I only applied to 3 firms. These being the ones which I was extremely interested in working for and hence prioritised. I've since been rejected from one post VI and haven't heard anything at all from the other two but I applied right at the deadline which was several weeks ago now so I'm expecting PFO's imminently.</p><p></p><p>The rationale behind the low application count was based on my understanding that my first year would just be a trial run and if I was to secure a Vac scheme it would be a bonus but my second year would be the make or break in terms of securing a VC and then hopefully a TC.</p><p></p><p>However, it's now dawning on me that I may have misunderstood things as it seems that all of the major law firms recruit 2 years in advance.</p><p></p><p>Is my understanding correct? If I were to apply to these firms again next year am I correct to presume it would be for a Summer 2023 VC and September 2025 TC?</p><p></p><p>If so does that effectively rule out a TC with a large full-service firm without a gap year 2024-2025 or are there any other avenues open to me?</p><p></p><p>Any thoughts/suggestions greatly appreciated!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="danbdow, post: 102435, member: 17949"] Hi, I'm hoping someone can give some clarity on the timing of TC awards for the major UK/International firms as I think I've messed up the application process to put it lightly. To give some background, after a decade working in the energy sector in client, project & commercial management positions I decided to start my career over in the legal services industry. As I intend to practice in Scotland I'm undertaking a 2 year accelerated LLB which I started in September 2021. Given the recruitment cycle of the majors I was a bit blindsided by the application process and didn't really know I had to apply until the deadlines were upon me, so, in my naivety I only applied to 3 firms. These being the ones which I was extremely interested in working for and hence prioritised. I've since been rejected from one post VI and haven't heard anything at all from the other two but I applied right at the deadline which was several weeks ago now so I'm expecting PFO's imminently. The rationale behind the low application count was based on my understanding that my first year would just be a trial run and if I was to secure a Vac scheme it would be a bonus but my second year would be the make or break in terms of securing a VC and then hopefully a TC. However, it's now dawning on me that I may have misunderstood things as it seems that all of the major law firms recruit 2 years in advance. Is my understanding correct? If I were to apply to these firms again next year am I correct to presume it would be for a Summer 2023 VC and September 2025 TC? If so does that effectively rule out a TC with a large full-service firm without a gap year 2024-2025 or are there any other avenues open to me? Any thoughts/suggestions greatly appreciated! [/QUOTE]
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