General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[S87]

Just got a rejection from RPC, good luck to anyone else waiting to hear

Same

 

[cgs97]

Yep, I've got an RPC rejection too

 

[E]

This question may probably have been asked before but is it usually advisable to apply for VS over direct-TCs? when is it advisable to apply for the latter than the former - I have got some legal experience but have not been on any VS?

 

[JM813]

Has anyone received an email from the government legal scheme about the verbal reasoning test? I received an email about incorrect dates put in an email but didn't receive a workling link to the test! Bit concerned as their phone lines are closed

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

This question may probably have been asked before but is it usually advisable to apply for VS over direct-TCs? when is it advisable to apply for the latter than the former - I have got some legal experience but have not been on any VS?

There isn't a one size fits all answer to this. It will come down to your individual circumstances and who you are applying to.

Factors to consider:

• Are you eligible for the VS? Often firms will apply criteria (year group/law vs non-law) to their schemes
• Are you available for the dates of the VS? Applying for a direct TC makes more sense if you can't make the commitment to a 1-4 week internship with fixed dates (e.g. if you are abroad/if you are already working)
• Does the firm only recruit from their VS or Open Days? Some firms do not run direct TC recruitment processes
• What is the ratio of vac scheme places to TC places? A top heavy ratio means probably applying for a VS, a ratio of anything around 3 vac scheme places for 4 training contracts, probably means you could apply to either based on your other criteria.
• Do you want to get to know the firm more/better before committing to a TC with them?
• Do you feel you need to do a VS to develop your skills/knowledge? You say you have legal experience - many people with extensive legal experience wouldn't think a vac scheme is appropriate. To many who haven't worked in a commercial environment, they would probably feel it was a great opportunity to work out whether the career/firm/environment is right for them

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

Has anyone received an email from the government legal scheme about the verbal reasoning test? I received an email about incorrect dates put in an email but didn't receive a workling link to the test! Bit concerned as their phone lines are closed

I haven’t received anything at all.. did they email you saying you passed

 

[tcseeker]

Has anyone received a text message on their phone from Ince saying that they have been invited to interview and should check their email? I haven't received the email, and I'm wondering if I should just wait to receive it or if I should contact them

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Has anyone received a text message on their phone from Ince saying that they have been invited to interview and should check their email? I haven't received the email, and I'm wondering if I should just wait to receive it or if I should contact them

Have you checked your junk mail?

If they are following up with a text message, it sounds like they need you to check the email fairly quickly.

Give them a call at around 3.00pm-3.30pm if you haven't received the email. If you can log into your application account, also see if you can track any emails that are sent via the applicant tracking system - some systems allow you to see emails that have been sent to you (not all do though).

 

[tcseeker]

Have you checked your junk mail?

If they are following up with a text message, it sounds like they need you to check the email fairly quickly.

Give them a call at around 3.00pm-3.30pm if you haven't received the email. If you can log into your application account, also see if you can track any emails that are sent via the applicant tracking system - some systems allow you to see emails that have been sent to you (not all do though).

I will give them a call as I can’t find it in junk mail and there’s no applicant tracking system as application forms were sent via email. Thanks for your help Jessica!

 

[LegalNim]

Has anyone received a text message on their phone from Ince saying that they have been invited to interview and should check their email? I haven't received the email, and I'm wondering if I should just wait to receive it or if I should contact them

I haven't applied to Ince but my email provider (outlook) blocked an invitation to WG from a firm for me. It didn't go to junk/spam - just got completely blocked. It does happen so I'd really recommend contacting the firm to check.

 

[Roland]

Has anyone received an email from the government legal scheme about the verbal reasoning test? I received an email about incorrect dates put in an email but didn't receive a workling link to the test! Bit concerned as their phone lines are closed

Same situation here - haven't received the email containing the link to VRT but only the error email.

 

[Ei12na]

Has anyone received a text message on their phone from Ince saying that they have been invited to interview and should check their email? I haven't received the email, and I'm wondering if I should just wait to receive it or if I should contact them

I received the text and the email - maybe call them and ask

 

[Deleted member 5185]

Has anyone received an email from the government legal scheme about the verbal reasoning test? I received an email about incorrect dates put in an email but didn't receive a workling link to the test! Bit concerned as their phone lines are closed

Hello, yes I did. Don’t worry though, I managed to get through to the recruitment team on the phone, and they said they had sent the emails in the wrong order. We should get the email with the link soon hopefully.

 

[S87]

Sent my last tc app..now holidays. This was a challenging cycle!!

 

[Law_Grad1]

For those still waiting - Slaughter and May rejection (about an hour ago). Tough to take another rejection, but that's life I suppose. Wishing the absolute best of outcomes to anyone waiting to hear back still!

Tomorrow will be a day to analyse where I could have gone wrong, today is a day to have a drink in the sun and move on from this setback.

 

[Deleted member 5185]

For those still waiting - Slaughter and May rejection (about an hour ago). Tough to take another rejection, but that's life I suppose. Wishing the absolute best of outcomes to anyone waiting to hear back still!

Tomorrow will be a day to analyse where I could have gone wrong, today is a day to have a drink in the sun and move on from this setback.

Ah I’m sorry to hear this, I’ve been rejected three times by Slaughter and May if that makes you feel any better. We persevere and likewise !

 

[avocadotoast]

For those still waiting - Slaughter and May rejection (about an hour ago). Tough to take another rejection, but that's life I suppose. Wishing the absolute best of outcomes to anyone waiting to hear back still!

Tomorrow will be a day to analyse where I could have gone wrong, today is a day to have a drink in the sun and move on from this setback.

I got another rejection today too from RPC. Honestly, it hurts especially given how much time I put in the application, but there's you can you do at the end of the day!

I'm going to occupy myself with tea, snacks, and Netflix

 

[Deleted member 5185]

I haven’t received anything at all.. did they email you saying you passed

Check your spam email as it may have been stored there, best of luck!

 

[cw]

Has anyone done the Lewis Silkin video interview or case study?

 

[Camilla]

Sent my last tc app..now holidays. This was a challenging cycle!!

Just submitted my last one as well. I can't believe it's 31st July already - this cycle has absolutely flown by. Good luck to everyone submitting today!