General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[bel123456]

I would probably add it - there is often a space on app portals for candidates to write supplementary or additional info so I would pop the new grade in there and state the overall grade with it factored in.

So you'd be on for a first (assuming the 69.5 gets rounded up to 70 which is normally the case)? I'd let them know personally

THANKS GUYS!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi everyone I was wondering , if there is no word limit for a cover letter for an open day what would you say a reasonable word count is ?

Not a word count as such - but ideally get it on one page

 

[anon1404]

Hiya

You can always ask for your Watson Glaser report from HL. I emailed and asked for mine, saying I wanted to understand where I can improve on the WG test. This was the message I received back:

"Please find attached a copy of your Watson glaser report. Unfortunately you were not successful based on your application form."

I scored in the 88th percentile so I definitely passed it. You could ask for your report but even if you passed the app stage but not the WG stage I would still try to improve your application. Volumes of applications are increasing, so what was good enough last cycle might not be this cycle.

Thank you!!

 

[LOGO]

Not a word count as such - but ideally get it on one page

Thank you

 

[LOGO]

I would keep it to a page maximum (I personally added my address and the recipient's address and the date as I felt it looked more professional which I count as being part of that one page too)

Ultimately, you want to be able to write everything you feel you need and want to whilst remembering a key skill in legal writing is to be concise and to the point

Thanks. So helpful.

 

[bel123456]

Wouldn't worry about it where the difference is so marginal to be honest.

Thanks Jess!

 

[dosblancos7]

Anyone heard back from HSF (Winter) yet? Deadline is 2 October, I've yet to apply, but don't want to leave it too late either.

 

[DrowninginSQE]

Anyone heard back from HSF (Winter) yet? Deadline is 2 October, I've yet to apply, but don't want to leave it too late either.

After I did the tests they said they will give me an outcome after the deadline.

 

[YFA]

Anyone heard back from HSF (Winter) yet? Deadline is 2 October, I've yet to apply, but don't want to leave it too late either.

Hello, on one of their recent webinars they mentioned that they review the apps after the deadline so their advice was not to rush and to ensure that you are happy with your application before submitting! Hope that helps.

 

[Alice G]

Just seen that ThoughtRiver are hiring for a Legal Technologist position for anyone who would be interested. I worked for a different LegalTech company for about 7 months and I learned so much and feel so enriched for having had the experience. I’d highly recommend exploring the space and this opportunity for anyone with an interest!!

 

[dosblancos7]

Hello, on one of their recent webinars they mentioned that they review the apps after the deadline so their advice was not to rush and to ensure that you are happy with your application before submitting! Hope that helps.

After I did the tests they said they will give me an outcome after the deadline.

Hello, on one of their recent webinars they mentioned that they review the apps after the deadline so their advice was not to rush and to ensure that you are happy with your application before submitting! Hope that helps.

Oh okay thank you! Interesting- HSF always did do it on a RB but this is reassuring!

 

[STWO]

Just seen that ThoughtRiver are hiring for a Legal Technologist position for anyone who would be interested. I worked for a different LegalTech company for about 7 months and I learned so much and feel so enriched for having had the experience. I’d highly recommend exploring the space and this opportunity for anyone with an interest!!

Hi Alice! Thanks for posting this. Do you know how much this type of role would pay? Thank you!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi Alice! Thanks for posting this. Do you know how much this type of role would pay? Thank you!

Looking for a law graduate, for a role in Cambridge.... hard to say but could be anywhere from £17,000 to £23,000 in my opinion

 

[Lawgrad98]

A&O winter vac scheme deadline has changed to 9th October

 

[Jessica Booker]

A&O winter vac scheme deadline has changed to 9th October

Has that been brought forward or extended?

 

[Lawgrad98]

Has that been brought forward or extended?

Forward from 18th October due to 'popularity' of the scheme

 

[Alice G]

Hi Alice! Thanks for posting this. Do you know how much this type of role would pay? Thank you!

I wouldn’t know this, you’d need to check the job spec or ask them directly. I only saw that a position was open and nothing further.

 

[relentlesspursuit]

Just received an email from Travers Smith that they will no longer be holding interviews for this round. For some reason this feels more frustrating than a flat out rejection as it seems like my application was not even reviewed - makes all the time I put in feel like a waste. Congratulations to anyone who made it through to the interview stage.

 

[DrowninginSQE]

Just received an email from Travers Smith that they will no longer be holding interviews for this round. For some reason this feels more frustrating than a flat out rejection as it seems like my application was not even reviewed - makes all the time I put in feel like a waste. Congratulations to anyone who made it through to the interview stage.

That's really sad! Maybe you can change your application and apply to Winters? I still haven't received any notifications on mine

 

[DrowninginSQE]

Has anyone heard back from A&O yet?