General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[S87]

Honestly your comments have gotten me through this season of rejection, I hope one day we meet as solicitors!

You bring the beers and I bring the food!

 

[XARA]

It usually depends on the firm and their own policy with this but be sure to alter the application to show your growth and if you were given feedback then try to show how you’ve sought to improve

Ok great, thanks a lot!

 

[STWO]

Anyone heard from K&L Gates ??

 

[jan28]

Found the above on BCLP's grad site. Talk about recruiting in advance

 

[M1999]

Hi would it be a good idea in the cover letter to answer the ‘why commercial law’ with details of experience of virtual internships at investment banks. Specifically about M&A transactions and calculating EV etc. I want to say this gave me an understanding of how an M&A deal works and allowed me to see how solicitors fit into this. Is this a good idea to include this? I don’t want it to seem like I’m not interested in law but interested in investment banking.

 

[Cer96]

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Found the above on BCLP's grad site. Talk about recruiting in advance

Maybe they're just hoping in 18,000 years the SQE will be sorted out and BPP might be sending out physical PGDL materials again

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

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Found the above on BCLP's grad site. Talk about recruiting in advance

I get the funny part of the typo, but 2024! How come they are recruiting 4 years in advance? 3 I understand but 4 I don’t.....

Wait... maybe it is two typos and meant March 2023, September 2023 and March 2024 (if so that then makes sense).

 

[S87]

Has anyone secured a VS or a TC with Mishcon De Reya?

 

[J123]

Has anyone got any tips for the Latham & Watkins video interview specifically (i.e. what kinds of questions did you get)? Thanks!

 

[Bakers Junior Lawyer]

For anyone waiting for a response from Slaughter and May, I received a rejection today.

Not the result I wanted, but we move on, wishing those that got through every success.

 

[jan28]

For anyone waiting for a response from Slaughter and May, I received a rejection today.

Not the result I wanted, but we move on, wishing those that got through every success.

I’m so sorry to hear but indeed, we move!!

Could I ask if this is for direct or VS?

 

[Crastle]

Not sure if this has been asked but is there a list anywhere of the dates that each firm opens for applications?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Not sure if this has been asked but is there a list anywhere of the dates that each firm opens for applications?

We are requesting this from firms and will update when we’ve got enough responses.

 

[Bakers Junior Lawyer]

I’m so sorry to hear but indeed, we move!!

Could I ask if this is for direct or VS?

Thanks!

Direct, applied 4th September.

 

[Penelope]

Does A&O primarily recruit through the VS? I'm about to start a paralegal job, so I'm not sure whether to apply for VS or direct TC.

 

[S87]

Does A&O primarily recruit through the VS? I'm about to start a paralegal job, so I'm not sure whether to apply for VS or direct TC.

Hi Penelope,

I cannot tell you what to do, but I can tell you what I have learnt. I have been working as a paralegal for a while and I believed that my experiences would make me a super candidate for a direct TC. However, I realised that firms hire mostly from their VS intake and it makes absolute sense.
Offering a TC is a big investment for a firm both in terms of money and time so they want to make the right decision. Moreover, a vs is also a chance for you to get to know the firm. I can tell you that I liked a MC (a lot) but having spent a bit of time with them and personally knowing a couple of people..hell no..I would rather have a dinner with BoJo..and I despise him!

Know your target so you can sell yourself better!!

 

[Jaysen]

Hi would it be a good idea in the cover letter to answer the ‘why commercial law’ with details of experience of virtual internships at investment banks. Specifically about M&A transactions and calculating EV etc. I want to say this gave me an understanding of how an M&A deal works and allowed me to see how solicitors fit into this. Is this a good idea to include this? I don’t want it to seem like I’m not interested in law but interested in investment banking.

If this is the genuine reason that led to your interest in commercial law, the example is fine and fairly unique. I'd be wary of going into too much detail about calculations etc., unless you can clearly show how this is related to your interest in commercial law. You might want to back this up with your interest in what solicitors do in an M&A transaction.

 

[NadineBusty]

Random questions but does anyone know a good place to study in London?
Cannot focus at home and my uni is closed.
Feel free to dm me

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Random questions but does anyone know a good place to study in London?
Cannot focus at home and my uni is closed.
Feel free to dm me

PM'd you

 

[Penelope]

Has anyone heard from Dawson Cornwell?