General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Lumree]

BCLP rejection (finally)

 

[ZH]

BCLP rejection (finally)

Same Rejection from BCLP I think I can officially cry now...

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

Same Rejection from BCLP I think I can officially cry now...

Was this for a vacation scheme?

 

[Changes]

MdR VI - it’s been so long that I was anticipating rejection so that’s a nice surprise. Three to do this weekend now though so going to be busy...

 

[Tcapplicant]

MdR VI - it’s been so long that I was anticipating rejection so that’s a nice surprise. Three to do this weekend now though so going to be busy...

can I be that super annoying person and ask when you applied?

 

[NMD]

Following on from the last thread... so everyone is aware who applied to Ashurst

Hey @NMD - how do you know we will hear back middle of next week did you email Ashurst? And best of luck to you too mate! You applied to the direct TC? Yeah?

Ah no applied to VS. Went to an assessment centre and they said across the board they were trying to get out all offers by middle of next week. Don't know if it will differ for direct TCs though!

 

[Popal]

Hello all! I have just discovered this site and just wanted to say it's so great to hear everyone sharing stories, made me feel not so alone in this process

I did 2 vacation schemes at Womble Bond Dickinson and Mills and Reeve in 2018, and am in full time employment as a paralegal. Is anyone else only applying for direct TCs? I'm finding it increasingly nerve wracking as I haven't heard anything from anyone so far (except some WG invitations). Are all direct applicants in the same boat? (Applied to BCLP, FF, Hogan Lovells, Ashurst, Dentons, Hill Dickinson). Thanks

 

[LegalNim]

Has anyone heard back from Fieldfisher post app? Applied towards the deadline, but haven't heard back since..

Is this for VS or TC? I've been offered a place on the VS.

 

[LegalNim]

Has anyone else applied to Freshfields? Should I have received an email confirmation? My online account says the application is complete but I haven't had an email through at all (applied about a week ago).

 

[Changes]

can I be that super annoying person and ask when you applied?

Applied on deadline day - left it late as wanted to leverage the sports law academy.

 

[bronson]

Sorry for the delayed response! Basically just a couple examples of what type of questions they might ask. I'm guessing they'll have the usual 'why law' and 'why Mayer Brown', but I have absolutely no idea beyond that!

Yeah so its a strengths based interview. Questions like 'how do you stay focused when you are bored' etc. No competency questions. Then towards the end more of a 'why MB?', but don't think they asked me 'why law?'. They also asked some whack question which I cannot remember something to do with balancing emotion. And then in my AC interview as well they threw me multiple curveballs. So just be prepared for some odd ones. Other than that just be friendly - the grad rec team there are a real nice bunch.

 

[M777]

Anyone still waiting to hear from:

- Morrison & Foerster
- K&L Gates
- Vinson & Elkins
- or Weil post VI? (VI completed end of Jan).

Still waiting on V&E!

 

[ZH]

Was this for a vacation scheme?

VS and TC - I applied in November and really didn't think about what I was doing :/ so they combined applications and decision

 

[R Cross]

Yeah so its a strengths based interview. Questions like 'how do you stay focused when you are bored' etc. No competency questions. Then towards the end more of a 'why MB?', but don't think they asked me 'why law?'. They also asked some whack question which I cannot remember something to do with balancing emotion. And then in my AC interview as well they threw me multiple curveballs. So just be prepared for some odd ones. Other than that just be friendly - the grad rec team there are a real nice bunch.

Thanks, that's just what I was looking for!

 

[Nick]

Is this for VS or TC? I've been offered a place on the VS.

TC

 

[Jade]

Still waiting on V&E!

V&E sent AC invites around 2 weeks ago

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Still no word from Dechert...

 

[cw]

I'm still waiting to hear from Forsters. As yet no PFO.
When did you hear?

I heard yesterday!

 

[Camilla]

Has anyone done the Mishcon de Reya VI recently? Just interested to know the average turnaround time for them getting back to you afterwards...

 

[CCC]

I heard yesterday!

Good luck!