General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[O]

does anyone know how much emphasis bakers puts on a levels? I didn't have the strongest a levels but I'm on track for a first - do you think this would be ok?

Hey, I didn’t get strong a levels grades (or at least the equivalent) either but I still got invited to an AC. I guess depending on what stage in Uni you are, they might place more emphasis there (but this is just me speculating). Hope this helps!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

does anyone know how much emphasis bakers puts on a levels? I didn't have the strongest a levels but I'm on track for a first - do you think this would be ok?

would you likely to be flagged under a contextualised recruitment process?

 

[Davis444]

Anyone heard back from FF post-WG? Hearing some have been invited to ACs

 

[Sammy]

Rejection from BCLP direct TC app this morning. Still waiting on Macs and AG

 

[Anthony Abloh]

Anyone heard back from FF post-WG? Hearing some have been invited to ACs

only seen one person on TSR so far.

 

[cryingoverTCs]

would you likely to be flagged under a contextualised recruitment process?

no I probably wouldn't but I have extenuating circumstances but I don't like putting them down as I feel firms probably look down upon them

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

no I probably wouldn't but I have extenuating circumstances but I don't like putting them down as I feel firms probably look down upon them

Then it’s unlikely the firm will consider you unless you have AAB or equivalent.

They have a contextualised recruitment process and will consider extenuating circumstances, but if you are unwilling to declare the latter for your own personal reasons a firm can’t do much about that.

 

[Velikilawyer123]

Jessica, how long would you suggest to wait after an AC before emailing a firm to ask for an update?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Jessica, how long would you suggest to wait after an AC before emailing a firm to ask for an update?

when were you told you would hear back?

 

[Brandon93]

For anyone waiting to hear back from Hogan Lovells, I emailed them and they said they are currently reviewing applications and would get in touch in the next two to three weeks.

 

[azbwcy]

Has anyone heard back from Farrers for direct TC?

 

[CL-BD]

I have just received an AC invite from FF and I am over the moon!

A while a back I carried out a VS with Stephenson Harwood and did not convert it into a TC so, naturally, I felt quite deflated. I powered through and submitted some applications despite feeling hopeless. I took a breather away from applications, checking portals etc. throughout July and Aug and began enjoying the simple things in life like the weather, going for walks etc. It sounds silly but I now feel very refreshed and I am ready to put my all into my upcoming AC (and any others that may follow). Even if I don't get a TC this year, there's always next year!

I guess this post serves to echo what others have said on here: this whole process is like a marathon and it's okay to take a step back, breathe and gain perspective.

Good luck everyone

 

[Velikilawyer123]

when were you told you would hear back?

They didn't really mention in the AC how long it would take to hear back. I found a post on TSR from some years ago saying the firm took quite a long time to respond post-AC (4+ weeks) but another candidate on here got an offer just 1 week after their AC, and it's been around 2 weeks for me, so I was wondering if it would be worth it to email them today / on Monday.

 

[tractor12]

I have just received an AC invite from FF and I am over the moon!

A while a back I carried out a VS with Stephenson Harwood and did not convert it into a TC so, naturally, I felt quite deflated. I powered through and submitted some applications despite feeling hopeless. I took a breather away from applications, checking portals etc. throughout July and Aug and began enjoying the simple things in life like the weather, going for walks etc. It sounds silly but I now feel very refreshed and I am ready to put my all into my upcoming AC (and any others that may follow). Even if I don't get a TC this year, there's always next year!

I guess this post serves to echo what others have said on here: this whole process is like a marathon and it's okay to take a step back, breathe and gain perspective.

Good luck everyone

Congratulations!

 

[Daniel Boden]

I have just received an AC invite from FF and I am over the moon!

A while a back I carried out a VS with Stephenson Harwood and did not convert it into a TC so, naturally, I felt quite deflated. I powered through and submitted some applications despite feeling hopeless. I took a breather away from applications, checking portals etc. throughout July and Aug and began enjoying the simple things in life like the weather, going for walks etc. It sounds silly but I now feel very refreshed and I am ready to put my all into my upcoming AC (and any others that may follow). Even if I don't get a TC this year, there's always next year!

I guess this post serves to echo what others have said on here: this whole process is like a marathon and it's okay to take a step back, breathe and gain perspective.

Good luck everyone

Big congrats and best of luck for your AC!

 

[Jenny]

I have just received an AC invite from FF and I am over the moon!

A while a back I carried out a VS with Stephenson Harwood and did not convert it into a TC so, naturally, I felt quite deflated. I powered through and submitted some applications despite feeling hopeless. I took a breather away from applications, checking portals etc. throughout July and Aug and began enjoying the simple things in life like the weather, going for walks etc. It sounds silly but I now feel very refreshed and I am ready to put my all into my upcoming AC (and any others that may follow). Even if I don't get a TC this year, there's always next year!

I guess this post serves to echo what others have said on here: this whole process is like a marathon and it's okay to take a step back, breathe and gain perspective.

Good luck everyone

Congratulations!! Now that I've submitted all my applications, I know that there's nothing I can really do until firms get back to me so I'm going to do the same and take some time to do the things that I've pushed aside throughout this cycle.

When did you take your watson glaser test if you don't mind me asking?

 

[cgs97]

Anyone heard from Covington & Burling, Sidley Austin or Paul Hastings yet?

Sort of related - after months of searching post-GDL, I've been offered a full time job! I know the current climate is so difficult but, just like the VS/TC applications, we've all just gotta keep going! For anyone else in a similar position post-graduation and between application cycles, I applied for 150+ full time jobs, so don't give up

 

[avocadotoast]

Has anyone heard anything from Slaughters and May? I applied on 16 June and they asked me for grades last month (which I gave them) and I've heard nothing since

 

[Davis444]

I’m the same. Applied 20th June and have heard nothing. They told me on Wednesday it should be this week, I’m also waiting for FF post-WG

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

They didn't really mention in the AC how long it would take to hear back. I found a post on TSR from some years ago saying the firm took quite a long time to respond post-AC (4+ weeks) but another candidate on here got an offer just 1 week after their AC, and it's been around 2 weeks for me, so I was wondering if it would be worth it to email them today / on Monday.

It is always important to ask these questions at an assessment centre, even if it is virtual.

I personally wouldn’t email until the end of next week at the earliest. Just because other people have heard back doesn’t mean you will in the same timeframe unfortunately.