General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Christina_1213]

I am! Wish they would just send out rejections with the invites tho

Yea same

 

[traineehopeful29]

Yea same

Do you know how many spaces they have or how many people got offers so far?

 

[Christina_1213]

Do you know how many spaces they have or how many people got offers so far?

I think like around 35-40? I don’t know how many ppl got it so far but from the people I know like around 6 ppl got offers

 

[W]

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One of those exercises you really can’t prepare you. Need to think about the information presented and the group dynamic there and then.

it will just be general negotiations hints and tips to consider rather than prep

I see

 

[yahyee96]

Anyone still waiting for CMS or Withers post application? I submitted CMS on the 6th Jan - worth emailing yet?

Also applied to CMS on 6 Jan and still waiting. That was their deadline so I'm not hopeful for them because I know a person with an offer from 2019.

Applied to Withers early Jan and am waiting for a reply post interview.

 

[ChrisT]

Hi all,

Just a quick question on V&E.

I completed their VI on the 12th of February and still have not heard back from them. Would it make sense to contact them or just wait? I anticipate a rejection at this point but I was wondering whether anyone else is in the same spot.

Many thanks!

 

[M&ALawyer]

Has anyone heard back from Freshfields, following an assessment centre for a TC?

 

[D]

Hi all,

Just a quick question on V&E.

I completed their VI on the 12th of February and still have not heard back from them. Would it make sense to contact them or just wait? I anticipate a rejection at this point but I was wondering whether anyone else is in the same spot.

Many thanks!

Hey,

I wrote about this in the thread already I think.

There is no harm in sending an email, however, I can tell you that they have been running AC's last week and this week (with allegedly another 10 days to go) and there have been a LOT of people in attendance (I am sure my day had at least 7). Given that they offer 16-32 places on their VS, I expect they have a large pool of candidates to pick from. They may, having interviewed everyone, feel that they do not have enough. In this case, if you haven't heard, they may contact you.

As a caveat. I do not work in their GR and I am only expressing my views based on what I have seen and can fathom. But my evaluation seems reasonable in my eyes.

 

[FutureCity]

One of those exercises you really can’t prepare you. Need to think about the information presented and the group dynamic there and then.

it will just be general negotiations hints and tips to consider rather than prep

Any sources for the general hints and tips?

 

[Nik L]

Leading on from the subject of A level grades and equivalent a few pages ago - out of curiosity, how do firms check these? Do they just ask for scans of your exam certificates/check them in person or is there some sort of centralised database which they go to?

 

[Jen E C]

Leading on from the subject of A level grades and equivalent a few pages ago - out of curiosity, how do firms check these? Do they just ask for scans of your exam certificates/check them in person or is there some sort of centralised database which they go to?

They will ask for original certificates and transcripts at some point.

 

[D]

Leading on from the subject of A level grades and equivalent a few pages ago - out of curiosity, how do firms check these? Do they just ask for scans of your exam certificates/check them in person or is there some sort of centralised database which they go to?

Some firms asked for me to bring them to my AC.
Others asked having made an offer.

All wanted copies initially, and then to see the originals in person after.

 

[yahyee96]

Anyone heard from BCLP recently? I submitted on New Years Day and their deadline was 19th Jan, so feel like I was within okay time, but I haven't heard a peep and i know AC's have gone on.

 

[W]

Anyone heard from BCLP recently? I submitted on New Years Day and their deadline was 19th Jan, so feel like I was within okay time, but I haven't heard a peep and i know AC's have gone on.

For Direct TC or VS?

 

[Crastle]

Some firms asked for me to bring them to my AC.
Others asked having made an offer.

All wanted copies initially, and then to see the originals in person after.

Was this for TC offers or VS offers?

Also did they ask for GCSE transcripts?

 

[D]

Was this for TC offers or VS offers?

Also did they ask for GCSE transcripts?

VS.

Some firms asked to see GCSE's. Others didn't. What was certain, however, is that these needed to be provided in order to fully engage with the process.

 

[Crastle]

VS.

Some firms asked to see GCSE's. Others didn't. What was certain, however, is that these needed to be provided in order to fully engage with the process.

Ah I see - which firms were these if you don't mind me asking?

Also what about employment references? Were these needed for every piece of work experience you listed?

 

[Holly]

Anyone heard from BCLP recently? I submitted on New Years Day and their deadline was 19th Jan, so feel like I was within okay time, but I haven't heard a peep and i know AC's have gone on.

I submitted deadline day and got invited to AC. I believe they are still holding more AC's but I am unsure. I believe others on the thread are still waiting also. Sorry the waiting game is so long for you :/

 

[W]

I submitted deadline day and got invited to AC. I believe they are still holding more AC's but I am unsure. I believe others on the thread are still waiting also. Sorry the waiting game is so long for you :/

Was that for VS?

 

[TTD20]

Also applied to CMS on 6 Jan and still waiting. That was their deadline so I'm not hopeful for them because I know a person with an offer from 2019.

Applied to Withers early Jan and am waiting for a reply post interview.

Did you apply to withers first a VS or TC?