General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[SouffléSouffléSoufflé]

Hi all, I had an email earlier today regarding Forsters.

They are putting their graduate recruitment process "on hold" this summer, by cancelling the vacation schemes and the direct training contract recruitment process.

They plan to pick this recruitment up at a later stage in the year when their office reopens and when "it is safe to have candidates come in for assessments and interviews".

 

[Jenna]

When did you apply for the direct TC? I applied in March but haven't heard anything

I applied in February and was invited to the WG in April.

I think Covid has delayed everything but you should hear back shortly!

 

[D95]

Hi all, I had an email earlier today regarding Forsters.

They are putting their graduate recruitment process "on hold" this summer, by cancelling the vacation schemes and the direct training contract recruitment process.

They plan to pick this recruitment up at a later stage in the year when their office reopens and when "it is safe to have candidates come in for assessments and interviews".

I seriously must have done some pretty questionable stuff in my previous life because I don't know how else to explain the mess this application cycle is for me

For reference, I applied to only a few firms this year so far with 4 of them postponing their recruitment process (all after I have already submitted the apps + one of them after the first stage interview) and 1 cancelling their vacation scheme altogether (I was moved to the direct TC process, but still). Now Forsters joins the crowd, thankfully (?) I was only in the middle of the application, so no biggie.

Anyways, how's your Tuesday going, folks?

 

[S87]

I'm still waiting to hear from Dentons (post WG) and Pinsents (post app)

Can I ask you when did you receive the WG test?

 

[Jenna]

Can I ask you when did you receive the WG test?

Sure. I received it 15 April

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I seriously must have done some pretty questionable stuff in my previous life because I don't know how else to explain the mess this application cycle is for me

For reference, I applied to only a few firms this year so far with 4 of them postponing their recruitment process (all after I have already submitted the apps + one of them after the first stage interview) and 1 cancelling their vacation scheme altogether (I was moved to the direct TC process, but still). Now Forsters joins the crowd, thankfully (?) I was only in the middle of the application, so no biggie.

Anyways, how's your Tuesday going, folks?

I know it is probably little comfort, but the majority of people will be in your shoes this year. It’s going to be a tough 12 months for everyone.

 

[man063]

Does anyone know if Freshfields accept TC applications from people who have been rejected for the VS this cycle? There doesn't appear to be any info on their website and I'm not confident of getting a reply to an e-mail.

 

[dosblancos7]

Does anyone know if Freshfields accept TC applications from people who have been rejected for the VS this cycle? There doesn't appear to be any info on their website and I'm not confident of getting a reply to an e-mail.

I emailed them, and they said they consider apps even if you were rejected for VS , as long as you are in your penultimate year. This was a few months ago, in March though!

 

[NickMcK]

Hi all, I had an email earlier today regarding Forsters.

They are putting their graduate recruitment process "on hold" this summer, by cancelling the vacation schemes and the direct training contract recruitment process.

They plan to pick this recruitment up at a later stage in the year when their office reopens and when "it is safe to have candidates come in for assessments and interviews".

Thanks for updating us on this - I'm glad I haven't invested a lot of time in an app yet!

Can I ask if you have submitted already? At the moment their application portal is still open and their website has not been updated. I have an in-progress app and haven't received an email.

 

[thecorporatelawyer]

Hi All, not sure if this is the right thread for this, but does anyone know if there is really any preference of the cover letter format? I've seen a lot of different templates online but I don't want to get too fancy and end up looking unprofessional. Also are we always required to put the firm's full address on the CL as well as our own?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi All, not sure if this is the right thread for this, but does anyone know if there is really any preference of the cover letter format? I've seen a lot of different templates online but I don't want to get too fancy and end up looking unprofessional. Also are we always required to put the firm's full address on the CL as well as our own?

Format wise (but not great content):

https://targetjobs.co.uk/sites/targ...ion-scheme-covering_letter-with-tips-2016.pdf

yes, I would normally put the full address in if they are asking for a cover letter

 

[SouffléSouffléSoufflé]

Thanks for updating us on this - I'm glad I haven't invested a lot of time in an app yet!

Can I ask if you have submitted already? At the moment their application portal is still open and their website has not been updated. I have an in-progress app and haven't received an email.

Hi there, I had submitted my application a few months ago.

 

[theTC_girl]

Hey everyone,wasn't sure where to ask this - but did anyone take notes at the webinar today? I had to leave halfway due to a work meeting unfortunately.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hey everyone,wasn't sure where to ask this - but did anyone take notes at the webinar today? I had to leave halfway due to a work meeting unfortunately.

@Jaysen was the session recorded for anyone who couldn’t make it or had to drop out? I’d be keen to watch it back if it is!

 

[S87]

@Jaysen was the session recorded for anyone who couldn’t make it or had to drop out? I’d be keen to watch it back if it is!

Sorry I have attempted numerous times to log on but did not make and gave up.

 

[NickMcK]

Hi there, I had submitted my application a few months ago.

Thanks! That's probably why you received an email and those of us with applications still open didn't.

 

[Jaysen]

@Jaysen was the session recorded for anyone who couldn’t make it or had to drop out? I’d be keen to watch it back if it is!

Will drop you a PM tomorrow!

Generally, we'll be uploading our webinars to our premium section for anyone who missed out.

 

[2019grad31]

Has anyone heard back from Stephenson Harwood post HR interview recently?

 

[SH414]

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

Hey, was just wondering how you know its non-rolling, cant seem to find it anywhere?

 

[Ifmhouse4]

Hey, was just wondering how you know its non-rolling, cant seem to find it anywhere?

Hey there! I did read it somewhere online & also on my confirmation email it said something like ‘ we will be in touch once the vacancy is closed! ‘ Hope that helps!