General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[M1999]

Rejection from Sidley Austin 2022 TC :'(

Really thought I nailed my answers on this one. Did anyone hear back positively? Want to know if it's just that they filled their TC from the VS cohort or...

Sorry to hear this. They do fill a lot of their places from their VS and I suspect even more due to COVID because its harder for firms to build trust over one virtual AC!

 

[SouffléSouffléSoufflé]

Anyone heard anything from Simmons post SJT test?

I completed the SJT first thing on the 9th October and haven't heard anything.

 

[Florawilliams]

That's a good shout, I'll drop them an email.

heya did you hear back from this? I'm in exactly the same position! i actually rang on monday 5th and they said if we are not back to you in 2 weeks follow up . but i still haven't heard back!

 

[SportsThoughts]

Has anyone here done a final round interview with Travers Smith and can offer any advice?

I had the final round interview this time last year.

I found it much more intense than the first (which I thought was relatively straight forward). Really try and let your personality shine through despite difficult questions you might get asked (don't let these throw you). They want to learn more about you and what you get up to in your spare time, the 'are you going to be a decent person to work with' really rings true in the interview.

I faced a lot of loaded questions about tax, diversity in law, and integrity. When you're answering these definitely hold your ground but without being dogmatic. Talk through your thought processes, and if you don't know the answer to something make it clear you're not entirely sure "but based on my experience in X field I would approach thinking about thins question in X way because of X".

Feel free to drop me a DM for anything specific - good luck!!

 

[whisperingrock]

I'm currently filling out my undergraduate modules for Simmons & Simmons but they are asking for the 'Letter Grade' next to our 'Number Grade'. Does anyone know what this is?

Its likely there for people who received letter grades rather than, or in addition to, number grades. My US undergraduate degree only gave me letter grades, with no percentages at all, so A's, B's, C's etc.

 

[TChopeful2021]

Its likely there for people who received letter grades rather than, or in addition to, number grades. My US undergraduate degree only gave me letter grades, with no percentages at all, so A's, B's, C's etc.

I thought the same but the form would not let me proceed until I enter the letter grades

 

[Phoebe]

I’m in the same position! I just started a job as a court clerk and I’m still on probation so I know I won’t be able to take the time off I need for a winter vac scheme!!

I’m actually just going to apply to vac schemes and see if I get past the first round then deal with getting time off later. I’m planning to ask my manager at our monthly meeting if I’m actually able to do a vac scheme but it’s really hard when you only have 25 days of holiday :/ I’m also considering some direct TCs but most of my top firms hire through vac schemes so I’d prefer the VS route!

I'm also working full time (as a paralegal) and applying for vac schemes. I spoke to my manager about it and she said I could take vac schemes as unpaid leave rather than holiday - I'm not sure if everywhere would be the same or its because I do work for a genuinely very supportive team/firm because that way I wouldn't need to use up precious holiday!

 

[thirdtimelucky]

I'm also working full time (as a paralegal) and applying for vac schemes. I spoke to my manager about it and she said I could take vac schemes as unpaid leave rather than holiday - I'm not sure if everywhere would be the same or its because I do work for a genuinely very supportive team/firm because that way I wouldn't need to use up precious holiday!

Ooo that sounds really good! Sounds like a lovely place to work too! Idk if the government works differently but I may ask!

 

[Tintin06]

Anyone heard post WG from NRF?

Is this for the Winter VS?

 

[Kablahc]

anyone heard from dentons or for any open days?

 

[ibs97]

rejection from HSF post-test

 

[Ryan B]

Is this for the Winter VS?

Yes!

 

[Tintin06]

Yes!

Well done on getting to the WG. I haven't heard anything yet

 

[lawyermeup]

Anyone heard from Travers Smith for Winter Vac Scheme?

 

[Tintin06]

Anyone heard from Travers Smith for Winter Vac Scheme?

We might be waiting a while if last year is anything to go by because they can be slow in responding.

 

[dosblancos7]

NRF WGT invite!

 

[fk1235]

Rejection from Sidley Austin 2022 TC :'(

Really thought I nailed my answers on this one. Did anyone hear back positively? Want to know if it's just that they filled their TC from the VS cohort or...

they rejd me too just saying they prefer to recruit from the vacation scheme, but their HR Manager asked me to go on the virtual one in Dec because they thought my app was strong

 

[Matt_96]

We might be waiting a while if last year is anything to go by because they can be slow in responding.

Ugh don't even. I applied in November 2019 for a Direct TC and they chose to tell me in September 2020 that they'd stopped interviewing candidates....could have done half a TC by then pals!

 

[XARA]

NRF WGT invite!

Can I ask when you applied?

 

[George Rowe]

rejection from HSF post-test

Sorry to hear, is that because of verbal test score? They told me at the workshop they review applications after the deadline...