General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[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

 

[Naoise Davey]

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

 

[Jessica Booker]

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.

 

[Phoebe]

Has anyone heard back from Farrers for direct TC?

Just got a rejection email

 

[D]

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

I have a friend who received an AC Invite this week having applied direct.

 

[Jenna]

Has anyone heard anything from Dentons recently?

 

[IzzyAn_na]

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

I had my rejection a few weeks ago so I'd take the silence as a positive!

 

[avocadotoast]

I have a friend who received an AC Invite this week having applied direct.

Do you have any idea when they applied?

 

[LegalNim]

Has anyone heard anything from Dentons recently?

Radio silence since I applied unfortunately.

 

[avocadotoast]

I had my rejection a few weeks ago so I'd take the silence as a positive!

I'd like to think this but you really never know with law firms loool

 

[tractor12]

Radio silence since I applied unfortunately.

I emailed them with an update of my grades and they responded quite quickly so I am sure they will begin reviewing applications soon.

 

[LegalNim]

I emailed them with an update of my grades and they responded quite quickly so I am sure they will begin reviewing applications soon.

I emailed them with an update of my grades and no one responded... Doesn't look good for my prospects haha.

 

[tractor12]

I emailed them with an update of my grades and no one responded... Doesn't look good for my prospects haha.

Definitely don't think that means anything. There's no way they saw my email, checked who I was and then decided to respond!

I actually made a typo on the email I sent and when I apologised I spelt apologise wrong! She found it quite funny though!

 

[LegalNim]

Definitely don't think that means anything. There's no way they saw my email, checked who I was and then decided to respond!

I actually made a typo on the email I sent and when I apologised I spelt apologise wrong! She found it quite funny though!

Hahaha, if anything, that might help you! You're memorable and endearing if nothing else.

 

[tractor12]

Hahaha, if anything, that might help you! You're memorable and endearing if nothing else.

Haha I think just incompetent!

 

[dosblancos7]

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

Hey, just to clarify, Slaugthers told you that you'll hear back this week? (They did the same for me for the Spring VS, and got back a week later than said fyi!)

I feel you re FF post WG!.