General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I just received from the GLP to say I've gotten through to the online interview stage. Feels like a marathon application process, and I'm pretty surprised I passed the CRT (I can never tell if I've bombed or smashed it).
Was wondering if anyone has experience of the type of questions they ask for the GLP? Need to start prepping!

GLP will be very good at explaining what you will be assessed against. Civil service have to tell you which competencies you will be assessed against and this will be relevant to the job grade you are applying to.

You can then see the type of evidence they will be looking for in the following document: https://assets.publishing.service.g...e/436073/cscf_fulla4potrait_2013-2017_v2d.pdf

Just make sure you are looking at the right job grade.

Edit: - from their (awful) brochure

Making effective decisions – Using evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully considering alternative options, implications and risks of decisions. Communicating and influencing – Communicating purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respecting the needs, responses and opinions of others. Working together – Forming effective partnerships and relationships with people from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support. Delivering at pace – Delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive. Developing self and others – Focussing on continuous learning and development. Motivation – Having a clear interest in and motivation for the law, public service and the work of government lawyers.

 

[LegalNim]

Yep, when I accepted my offer after the vac scheme they told me they'd made the rest of their offers to others on the scheme and weren't planning on increasing. That said, maybe they've changed their mind but that's what I was told a week or so ago. Good luck with your app!

That's a shame - thanks for letting me know.

 

[Anthony Abloh]

Thank you! Sat on HSF/FF currently. FF are seemingly doing callbacks for the VS's this week. This is likely why we have seen a flurry of activity with Direct TC's being progressed.

Congrats again! Just to clarify, you did a vacation scheme with FF not a direct TC app right?

 

[LuNo]

I can’t even believe I’m writing this but yesterday I got offered and accepted a TC with my absolute dream firm!!!! I could not be happier and just wanted to say thank you so much to this forum and everyone on here! Best of luck to everyone still waiting/applying

 

[Alice G]

I can’t even believe I’m writing this but yesterday I got offered and accepted a TC with my absolute dream firm!!!! I could not be happier and just wanted to say thank you so much to this forum and everyone on here! Best of luck to everyone still waiting/applying

Congratulations!!!! This is brilliant news

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I can’t even believe I’m writing this but yesterday I got offered and accepted a TC with my absolute dream firm!!!! I could not be happier and just wanted to say thank you so much to this forum and everyone on here! Best of luck to everyone still waiting/applying

Awesome - congratulations!

 

[LuNo]

Awesome - congratulations!

Thank you so much!

 

[LuNo]

Congratulations!!!! This is brilliant news

Thank you so much I’m so happy!!

 

[Popal]

GLP will be very good at explaining what you will be assessed against. Civil service have to tell you which competencies you will be assessed against and this will be relevant to the job grade you are applying to.

You can then see the type of evidence they will be looking for in the following document: https://assets.publishing.service.g...e/436073/cscf_fulla4potrait_2013-2017_v2d.pdf

Just make sure you are looking at the right job grade.

Edit: - from their (awful) brochure

Making effective decisions – Using evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully considering alternative options, implications and risks of decisions. Communicating and influencing – Communicating purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respecting the needs, responses and opinions of others. Working together – Forming effective partnerships and relationships with people from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support. Delivering at pace – Delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive. Developing self and others – Focussing on continuous learning and development. Motivation – Having a clear interest in and motivation for the law, public service and the work of government lawyers.

Hello, I’m a paralegal in GLP - interviews are now based on the Civil Service success profiles - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles . The interview will be very scripted and based on the behaviours and competencies shown in the success profiles. I would recommend having an example for each, for example ‘name a time when you have delivered at pace’. Hope this helps!

 

[Jaysen]

I can’t even believe I’m writing this but yesterday I got offered and accepted a TC with my absolute dream firm!!!! I could not be happier and just wanted to say thank you so much to this forum and everyone on here! Best of luck to everyone still waiting/applying

Amazing news, well done!

 

[Velikilawyer123]

I can’t even believe I’m writing this but yesterday I got offered and accepted a TC with my absolute dream firm!!!! I could not be happier and just wanted to say thank you so much to this forum and everyone on here! Best of luck to everyone still waiting/applying

Amazing, massive congrats!! Which firm is it with if you don't mind me asking?

 

[LuNo]

Amazing news, well done!

Thank you so much!!

 

[LuNo]

Amazing, massive congrats!! Which firm is it with if you don't mind me asking?

Thank you so much, I’m so excited! It’s Morgan Lewis

 

[Velikilawyer123]

Thank you so much, I’m so excited! It’s Morgan Lewis

Amazing, really well done!! When was your AC? I had mine with ML last Monday and still waiting to hear back.

Did they call or send an email?

 

[LuNo]

Amazing, really well done!! When was your AC? I had mine with ML last Monday and still waiting to hear back.

Did they call or send an email?

Thank you so much!! My AC was Wednesday and they called me yesterday. They did say 2-3 weeks to hear back so I’m sure they’re just taking their time to get back to people. Let me know how it goes I’m crossing everything for you!!!

 

[D]

Congrats again! Just to clarify, you did a vacation scheme with FF not a direct TC app right?

Yes, VS. Although, I didn't do the VS.

 

[cryingoverTCs]

does anyone know how much emphasis bakers puts on a levels? I didn't have the strongest a levels but I'm on track for a first - do you think this would be ok?

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

does anyone know how much emphasis bakers puts on a levels? I didn't have the strongest a levels but I'm on track for a first - do you think this would be ok?

Probably

 

[Velikilawyer123]

Thank you so much!! My AC was Wednesday and they called me yesterday. They did say 2-3 weeks to hear back so I’m sure they’re just taking their time to get back to people. Let me know how it goes I’m crossing everything for you!!!

Haha thank you, fingers crossed we all hear the positive news!

 

[O]

does anyone know how much emphasis bakers puts on a levels? I didn't have the strongest a levels but I'm on track for a first - do you think this would be ok?

Hey, I didn’t get strong a levels grades (or at least the equivalent) either but I still got invited to an AC. I guess depending on what stage in Uni you are, they might place more emphasis there (but this is just me speculating). Hope this helps!