General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Jaysen]

Hi @Jaysen

Just wondering whether a new thread will be created for the next cycle?

Thanks!

Good question, this thread is far busier than the one we did last year.

Would you guys prefer a new thread just for this cycle?

As we grow, what I could do is start splitting these discussions into more specific threads.

 

[Daniel Boden]

Good question, this thread is far busier than the one we did last year.

Would you guys prefer a new thread just for this cycle?

It would make the most sense for these threads to be cyclical rather than on a calendar year basis imo

 

[XARA]

Was wondering whether anyone had any points regarding the changing legal landscape? What are the main things that are changing in the legal landscape? I am trying to think of stuff aside from technology because I know that that tends to be something most people turn to initially

 

[KerC14]

Just FYI - there is a strong possibility that BLM's recruitment is still on hold.

Just waiting for them to use their graduate marketing slogan and ‘press play’ again, we’ll be able to apply for the new cycle before we hear back lol

 

[Camilla]

Just waiting for them to use their graduate marketing slogan and ‘press play’ again, we’ll be able to apply for the new cycle before we hear back lol

They could easily have sent a blanket email update...to be honest I haven't been that impressed with their communication. I wasn't able to get feedback after my last AC there as they kept ignoring my emails and I just felt too embarrassed to keep asking.

 

[Patricia K]

Hi everyone! I'm Patricia and I'll be joining as TCLA's new Project Lead.

I'm just about to start my final year at university and have recently completed two vacation schemes this summer. In addition, I've been fortunate enough to have received TC offers from two other firms. It's nice to meet everyone and I look forward to getting to know more of you soon . Feel free to ask me any questions - I'm happy to help!

 

[0603]

Does anyone know if/ when Deloitte is opening for its graduate programmes? The website says September but when I register my interest with them they send me links to several programmes and ends the email saying due to covid applications wont be open. Unsure if they mean for general vacancies or the graduate/ spring/summer schemes.

 

[Kablahc]

Does anyone know if/ when Deloitte is opening for its graduate programmes? The website says September but when I register my interest with them they send me links to several programmes and ends the email saying due to covid applications wont be open. Unsure if they mean for general vacancies or the graduate/ spring/summer schemes.

I heard from someone who works at Deloitte that grad recruitment has been scrapped this year. They said this in an "unofficial" capacity though so keep checking back for the summer schemes just in case

 

[T202]

Was wondering whether anyone had any points regarding the changing legal landscape? What are the main things that are changing in the legal landscape? I am trying to think of stuff aside from technology because I know that that tends to be something most people turn to initially

1. Tech & innovation
2. Types of work. They will be mostly coming from restructuring, litigation & PE (other departments might be quieter); and a boom in both the tech and healthcare sectors
3. Emphasis on employees' mental health // productivity
4. Remote working & the future of the office sector in the City (is it worth paying those rents for a swimming pool that nobody is in?)

I've answered something similar; excuse the brevity due to the word limit.

Provide one or two commercial impacts of COVID-19 on the UK legal profession in 2020/2021 with an explanation of the impact(s)?

Lockdown restriction has exacerbated consumers’ habits from brick and mortar to digital commerce. Consequently, one of the big commercial impacts of COVID-19 is the continued rise of e-commerce. A new normal means that e-commerce is likely to have a big share of the economy.

First, transactions on e-commerce will bring about opportunities for the FinTech department in various City law firms. Most e-commerce activities are conducted either through mobile phones or web-based purchasing. Any fast-growing companies must strive to improve their payments services to achieve the goal of frictionless trade.

Second, retailers retain their customers on e-commerce through personalising web content, offers and promotions. Consequently, the emphasis on data privacy will have an impact on the focus of legal advice due to the associated reputational damages that could give rise to.

With this trend, it also means that a lot of the legal work from the retail industry has turned into restructuring and insolvency. Given the UK is entering into a recession, the following year will be characterised by insolvencies, even with a V-shape recovery. The new normal of social distancing that transformed our shopping habits define the types of work the legal profession will handle in the next year.

 

[Frank]

A&O TC 2022/3/4 - any news?

 

[cryingoverTCs]

Has anyone heard back from Linklaters for direct TC?

 

[OB]

A&O TC 2022/3/4 - any news?

Rejection last week for 2022, think it was in relation to my A-Level grades so a simple no

 

[Lumree]

It would make the most sense for these threads to be cyclical rather than on a calendar year basis imo

Good question, this thread is far busier than the one we did last year.

Would you guys prefer a new thread just for this cycle?

As we grow, what I could do is start splitting these discussions into more specific threads.

I agree with Daniel; a new thread per cycle makes more sense

 

[George Rowe]

A lot of firms have said they are scrapping A-Level/GCSE requirements, yet they still ask you to complete those details in the application form - might lead to some sort of indirect bias.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

A lot of firms have said they are scrapping A-Level/GCSE requirements, yet they still ask you to complete those details in the application form - might lead to some sort of indirect bias.

At least you can apply and your application is still reviewed. Previously, many systems would stop you from applying or would get a straight no/no review of application if you had applied.

 

[ibs97]

A&O TC 2022/3/4 - any news?

nothing yet

 

[Sam55]

Anyone heard back from Sidley, Latham or White & Case for TC?

 

[Sammy Watkins]

Apart from A&O, CMS, Linklaters - anyone else open for vac schemes yet?

 

[AverageHotSauce]

Has anyone heard back from Linklaters for direct TC?

Nope. Still waiting.

 

[Shalli]

Nope. Still waiting.

Also in the same boat, lost count of the months now haha!