General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Legal_rawn]

has anyone heard back from Linklaters re: Winter Vacation Scheme since completing CAPP and WG?

They’re non-rolling so I doubt we would hear anything until after the deadline

 

[Lawbour]

Just got a rejection from HSF ngl this actually really hurt because I spent ages on the application and had three different people read it over

 

[Kablahc]

Just got a rejection from HSF ngl this actually really hurt because I spent ages on the application and had three different people read it over

try not to get to disheartened - if it helps, the exact thing happened to me last cycle. I applied to one firm i'd previously done an internship with and really loved and got great feedback from, but they rejected me right off the bat despite me spending ages on my app and being really confident about it. But I ended up getting a VS (couldnt go because it got cancelled from corona sadly) from their direct competitor firm who i'd never given a second thought about at all and maybe spent about 20 minutes on their application! Sometimes you can spend ages on one firm's and they just decide they don't like you at all, but you're the perfect fit for another, so dont feel too hurt by it because you never know who's going to turn round and make you an offer!!

 

[LegalNim]

Just got a rejection from HSF ngl this actually really hurt because I spent ages on the application and had three different people read it over

I'm so sorry to hear that. Stick at it! Believe me when I say I know how you feel. Was this on the app or on the online assessment? I think you can reapply for their spring vacation scheme if you were applying for their winter one now but that might have changed.

 

[Lawbour]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Stick at it! Believe me when I say I know how you feel. Was this on the app or on the online assessment? I think you can reapply for their spring vacation scheme if you were applying for their winter one now but that might have changed.

I think it was on the application stage because I was told I had passed the assessment. I'm not sure if it was to do with my application per se tbh because I had a few people read it and they said it was good. I think it might have been my uni grades, I do have a lot more 2.2s than the average applicant tbh

 

[Lawbour]

try not to get to disheartened - if it helps, the exact thing happened to me last cycle. I applied to one firm i'd previously done an internship with and really loved and got great feedback from, but they rejected me right off the bat despite me spending ages on my app and being really confident about it. But I ended up getting a VS (couldnt go because it got cancelled from corona sadly) from their direct competitor firm who i'd never given a second thought about at all and maybe spent about 20 minutes on their application! Sometimes you can spend ages on one firm's and they just decide they don't like you at all, but you're the perfect fit for another, so dont feel too hurt by it because you never know who's going to turn round and make you an offer!!

That's so true! I feel like when I make an application I get such tunnel vision on that firm, in terms of them being the be-all and end all of law lol! I need to stop doing that basically to keep my options open

 

[NK]

Just got a rejection from HSF ngl this actually really hurt because I spent ages on the application and had three different people read it over

Ah don’t worry at all, the same thing happened to me. Just persevere! You’ve got this

 

[Tcapplicant]

Do firms ask for more information pertaining to your application if they are interested or is it more of tick box activity?

 

[LS12]

Has anyone heard back from w&c? I saw one person say they had a video interview, but not sure if anyone else has heard?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Do firms ask for more information pertaining to your application if they are interested or is it more of tick box activity?

not sure what you mean? What tick box would they be covering here?

 

[DrowninginSQE]

most would - you need to ask for the reasonable adjustments as soon as you are offered the video interview

Thank you Jessica! I will add it to my application.

 

[Jennifer85]

Has anyone heard back from w&c? I saw one person say they had a video interview, but not sure if anyone else has heard?

I haven’t heard back yet. I spoke to them today at a law fair and they said everyone will have heard back in the next few weeks

 

[Deleted member 5185]

Has anyone heard back from w&c? I saw one person say they had a video interview, but not sure if anyone else has heard?

Im still waiting x

 

[dosblancos7]

Linklaters(Winter VS)- said I'm on hold, and that a member of GR will respond soon. Anyone been through this? Deadline is 15th of October, not sure why I have been on hold(I am a finalist as well, though I did apply for Links Spring Scheme last Jan!)

 

[M1999]

When I applied last year I understood it’s an automatic sort of thing. They put you on hold until they make a decision ie progress you or reject you. I wouldn’t read too much into this

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you Jessica! I will add it to my application.

you don’t need to add it to your application. You can contact them separately about it.

 

[Callum Udy]

Has anyone received an AC invite for A&O’s winter vacation scheme yet/know of anyone who has?

 

[Callum Udy]

Linklaters(Winter VS)- said I'm on hold, and that a member of GR will respond soon. Anyone been through this? Deadline is 15th of October, not sure why I have been on hold(I am a finalist as well, though I did apply for Links Spring Scheme last Jan!)

I believe this is just their way of saying ‘under review’

 

[Alice G]

Hi everyone, we have a ‘common application mistakes’ thread here:
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/common-mistakes-on-application-forms.1778/page-5#post-38364

With application season in full swing, there are some helpful tips and guidance on some of the common errors we see from our application reviews.

 

[J123]

Has anyone who did the Latham AC this week heard back on the TC yet?