General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Tintin06]

Does anyone have any advice on how to do well once you get a VS?

Would be appreciated.

 

[tcseeker]

Has anyone heard from Kennedys or know if they recruit on a rolling basis?

 

[Numerius Negidius]

Does anyone know the NQ or trainee salary at Arnold & Porter?

 

[James Kitching]

Does anyone know the NQ or trainee salary at Arnold & Porter?

Chambers student - 90k, aka enough! (2 trainees a year though)

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Anyone have any idea if Travers Smith is rolling or non-rolling? I've heard conflicting things!

 

[M1999]

Anyone have any idea if Travers Smith is rolling or non-rolling? I've heard conflicting things!

I spoke to GR and they said winter is rolling and summer is not

 

[Rene]

Does anyone know how quick clifford chance gets back about passing WG?

 

[Deleted member 2707]

I spoke to GR and they said winter is rolling and summer is not

Thanks! Are final years allowed to apply to summer?

 

[M1999]

Thanks! Are final years allowed to apply to summer?

Yes they also said they don’t restrict. Graduates, finals and penultimates can apply to any scheme

 

[Celestie]

Does anyone know how quick clifford chance gets back about passing WG?

They got back to me about passing literally an hour later

 

[futuretraineecity]

Hi, I’m just preparing some commercial awareness themes for an upcoming video interview if anyone has any more ideas? Was thinking ESG, trade war, Brexit, Big Tech etc.

 

[Guilherme Carvalho]

Hey guys!
I was just wondering whether anyone has any experience in applying for vac schemes with firms in London while studying the Scottish LLB. Were you able to apply in your penultimate year or was it considered non-law (as it is technically not a qualifying law degree). I know some firms (like CC) allow this as a lot of the GDL modules are exempt but most firm websites are unclear in this regard. Any information is appreciated!

 

[jan28]

What are people's thoughts on emailing grad rec to update them on exam results you've received after submitting your application? Do people usually do this? I submitted a direct TC app and since then have received an exam mark which I'm particularly proud of but would this even make a difference to the application? Thanks in advance x

 

[Lumree]

What are people's thoughts on emailing grad rec to update them on exam results you've received after submitting your application? Do people usually do this? I submitted a direct TC app and since then have received an exam mark which I'm particularly proud of but would this even make a difference to the application? Thanks in advance x

You could use the additional information box that most websites have (such as apply4law). That’s probably what grad recruitment would ask you to do if you emailed them anyway

 

[jan28]

You could use the additional information box that most websites have (such as apply4law). That’s probably what grad recruitment would ask you to do if you emailed them anyway

oo I didn't know that! thank you

edit - there doesn't seem to be one on slaughter's portal so any further advice would be appreciated!

 

[Miki3999]

Hey guys!
I was just wondering whether anyone has any experience in applying for vac schemes with firms in London while studying the Scottish LLB. Were you able to apply in your penultimate year or was it considered non-law (as it is technically not a qualifying law degree). I know some firms (like CC) allow this as a lot of the GDL modules are exempt but most firm websites are unclear in this regard. Any information is appreciated!

Usually a Scottish law degree = non-law, unless you have a dual degree

 

[Guilherme Carvalho]

Usually a Scottish law degree = non-law, unless you have a dual degree

I thought that, thanks! Guess I'll be stuck applying in Scotland this year

 

[Manifesting]

I thought that, thanks! Guess I'll be stuck applying in Scotland this year

check out this thread about firms that accept applications from non-law penultimate year students: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....timate-year-non-law-students.2820/#post-43044

 

[MZ]

I thought that, thanks! Guess I'll be stuck applying in Scotland this year

Not necessarily! There are a few firms that have vacation schemes for penultimate year non-law students, the first one that comes to mind is Baker McKenzie's summer vac scheme but I've definitely come across a few others that I can't quite remember at the moment. You're also eligible for most first-year schemes (which aren't the same obviously but still great for building legal experience on your CV) like CMS First Steps, DLA Piper's Insight Programme, BCLP's insight scheme (I think), etc. Some of these (like CMS and BCLP) also fast-track you to the first assessment centres of the year if you do well on their first-year programme so definitely work looking into!

 

[Guilherme Carvalho]

Not necessarily! There are a few firms that have vacation schemes for penultimate year non-law students, the first one that comes to mind is Baker McKenzie's summer vac scheme but I've definitely come across a few others that I can't quite remember at the moment. You're also eligible for most first-year schemes (which aren't the same obviously but still great for building legal experience on your CV) like CMS First Steps, DLA Piper's Insight Programme, BCLP's insight scheme (I think), etc. Some of these (like CMS and BCLP) also fast-track you to the first assessment centres of the year if you do well on their first-year programme so definitely work looking into!

Thank you! I was having a look at the insight/ fast track schemes and a lot of firms seem to accept penultimate year non-law (BCLP expressly state penultimate year non-law in a 4 year degree which is my position). Most of the deadlines I have seen are in January and non-rolling so that will keep me busy over the winter break. I was afraid the Scottish LLB would restrict my options but it seems like that's not the case at all!