General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Ifmhouse4]

Aren’t we approaching mid may ? Ahahaha damn

haha my thoughts exactly

 

[Andre]

Anyone heard from Dentons post first-round interview (direct TC)?

 

[851eg]

Has anyone heard from DAC Beachcroft post VI?

 

[Miki3999]

Hi, I need a bit of advice. I am re-applying to SM, as, due to certain circumstances, the HR allowed to apply again despite having had an unsuccessful interview. Do you think submitting the same (successful) cover letter would be a good idea? I would only delete one of the paragraphs and write a new one explaining my situation. The reasons for "why SM" have not really changed, and therefore I'm hesitating.

 

[D95]

Has anyone heard from DAC Beachcroft post VI?

Nope (and I did my VI back in January so it feels like foreeeever!).

However, I was recently told by the DACB associate that some of their recruitment staff was apparently furloughed + they are also dealing with internal matters and so he reckons it may be a while before we hear back from them - which I think is completely understandable.

 

[851eg]

Nope (and I did my VI back in January so it feels like foreeeever!).

However, I was recently told by the DACB associate that some of their recruitment staff was apparently furloughed + they are also dealing with internal matters and so he reckons it may be a while before we hear back from them - which I think is completely understandable.

Thank you!! Best of luck

 

[c1070]

Hey has anyone heard from/applied to eversheds direct TC?

 

[Ifmhouse4]

Hey has anyone heard from/applied to eversheds direct TC?

Hey! I've applied but they are non rolling so we wont hear from them for a while!

 

[Dala]

thanks for your replies! i was also wondering if it is worth re-applying to the same firm if you were rejected? i know some firms ask you not to, but if they dont specify this what are your thoughts? thank you guys

 

[FutureCity]

thanks for your replies! i was also wondering if it is worth re-applying to the same firm if you were rejected? i know some firms ask you not to, but if they dont specify this what are your thoughts? thank you guys

Hey! As long as you believe your application has improved from the previous cycle and can showcase the improvement, I would say go for it.

Firms ultimately want the best people for their firm. You applying a second time, with improvement, shows you are keen on the firm.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

thanks for your replies! i was also wondering if it is worth re-applying to the same firm if you were rejected? i know some firms ask you not to, but if they dont specify this what are your thoughts? thank you guys

no point reapplying for the same vacancy in the same cycle. If the firm has no policy, then no issue with reapplying as long as you know your application has changed significantly

 

[thecorporatelawyer]

Hi All,

How would you answer:

Please detail academic awards, prizes or scholarships and non-academic achievements at school, university and law school (if applicable)

I'm assuming you can only list achievements/prizes from school so achievements outside of this wouldn't count?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi All,

How would you answer:

Please detail academic awards, prizes or scholarships and non-academic achievements at school, university and law school (if applicable)

I'm assuming you can only list achievements/prizes from school so achievements outside of this wouldn't count?

if they are achievements outside of this (eg in work) then include this in your work experience sections

 

[KayM.]

Has anyone heard from Stephenson Harwood after a HR interview?

 

[W]

Has anyone heard from Faegre Drinker post-app? Thanks

How many TCs do they offer? I know they merged recently

 

[tcseeker]

Has anyone heard from Faegre Drinker post-app? Thanks

Is this for VS or TC?

 

[S87]

I just received an email from Orrick saying that they have postponed their training contract assessments until early 2021.

 

[Eledoya]

Gibson Dunn application rejection for vacation scheme. Onwards and upwards.

 

[Mirela Mihova]

Just got a rejection from Gibson Dunn for their vacation scheme as well

 

[D95]

How many TCs do they offer? I know they merged recently

Up until last cycle they offered two training contracts, however I am not sure if this is still the case after the merger.