General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Which cities would be good for a law firm to open up a new office in? I am really struggling to think of locations outside of the standard ones that most firms already have an office in. Does anyone have any suggestions and reasons why?

think about any growing economies, maybe where the legal market is due to open up, or where there is a high growth industry geographically located. Generally any of these aspect can formulate a good answer. Also it doesn’t matter if other law firms already have offices there, that could be a sign of an opportunity. This is more about your rationale as to why you think there is an opportunity there, rather than the location itself.

 

[M1999]

On a question that says 'any other points you like to raise alongside your application?', is this an appropriate platform to talk about why you want to be commercial law - as this was not prompted by the other questions. Or could you talk about why you'd be a good commercial lawyer? I am a bit confused as to what it is really asking

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

On a question that says 'any other points you like to raise alongside your application?', is this an appropriate platform to talk about why you want to be commercial law - as this was not prompted by the other questions. Or could you talk about why you'd be a good commercial lawyer? I am a bit confused as to what it is really asking

They are generally there to cover anything that doesn’t naturally fit into other sections. If you think that is why you/why commercial law, then you can include it, but be very critical as to whether this is evidenced elsewhere (even indirectly) through your other sections

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Should I be using STAR in all my interviews? Or is it only for applications

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Should I be using STAR in all my interviews? Or is it only for applications

you should only be using it in applications where you are being asked a competency question. But STAR is appropriate for interviews, but again only if you are asked a competency question

 

[Fran]

Does anyone know how long Reed Smith generally take to screen the SST and reject or invite you to the next stage?

 

[Fran]

I emailed them about this and unfortunately it means you can only apply twice in total

Do you know if applying twice includes an application to the HL BaSE Legal Learning Hub?

 

[Phoebe]

Do you know if applying twice includes an application to the HL BaSE Legal Learning Hub?

I'm not sure, sorry! I'd ask GR

 

[cryingoverTCs]

For the Addleshaw Goddard app, there is a 2000 character limit - if one of my answers is around 1850, is that ok?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

For the Addleshaw Goddard app, there is a 2000 character limit - if one of my answers is around 1850, is that ok?

yes

 

[Simba281]

Hey, has anyone heard back from Travers Smith for their winter scheme yet?

 

[NK]

Hey, has anyone heard back from Travers Smith for their winter scheme yet?

Nothing from them (

 

[Rene]

Hey, has anyone heard back from Travers Smith for their winter scheme yet?

Some (very very few) people have had interviews for it and I believe a few heard back after interviews too but not really sure just saw someone post earlier on in the thread

 

[Simba281]

This question is testing your commercial awareness and your firm knowledge. Pick a development in the business world which falls within one of CMS' sectors and explain what opportunities and challenges it poses

Thank you so much!

 

[Sophie111]

Hey, has anyone heard back from Travers Smith for their winter scheme yet?

I applied on 21st October and heard back on 17th November. I think they're still interviewing people - good luck!

 

[CorporateB3]

I completed a VI for a White & Case direct TC 2022 in late October and I know a few others did as well.

Has anyone heard back from them since?

 

[Marissa]

I completed a VI for a White & Case direct TC 2022 in late October and I know a few others did as well.

Has anyone heard back from them since?

I'm still waiting to hear back as well

 

[c0808]

I spoke to the Graduate Recruitment team at Travers Smith yesterday. They said they are still interviewing some people this week and that the remaining places on the Winter vacation scheme will almost surely go to those people.

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Hi! I attended a Freshfields Virtual Event today. It was a substitute for the Afternoon Tea session they were going to have last academic year. I did submit an application and the event was originally by invite. However, it turned into a virtual event and so I assumed it was open to everybody. Only 16 people turned up in the call so I was wondering if it did end up being selective and if I could include this under work experience or would it be considered a general, open to all firm presentation?

 

[M1999]

Hi! I attended a Freshfields Virtual Event today. It was a substitute for the Afternoon Tea session they were going to have last academic year. I did submit an application and the event was originally by invite. However, it turned into a virtual event and so I assumed it was open to everybody. Only 16 people turned up in the call so I was wondering if it did end up being selective and if I could include this under work experience or would it be considered a general, open to all firm presentation?

Not all virtual events are open to everyone and you have to apply for most open days and get accepted despite them being virtual!