I think you could apply to the open day when you applied for the vac scheme. But I think I chose not to because there was an additional question (s). Check your submitted application on apply4law if you aren't sure?
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Yes, I have had an invite to the Open Day, I received it at the beginning of the week.
anyone else receive an invite to the written exercise?
Hi there,
If you look back on the thread you'll find a discussion regarding the written exercise. Some of us did it a few weeks ago and are now waiting to hear back.
I wish they would just send me a PFO already so I can stop checking my emails. I thought the interview went really well although I did have trouble connecting to Teams and so they had to call me instead. I guess they didn’t like that :/
I don’t think you should give up hope yet, they had to call me too so don’t get too disheartened that that is the reason. What stream did you apply for? Mine is business services. They may just be doing them in batches
Oh really? Thank god I thought I was the only one! Marine stream LondonI don’t think you should give up hope yet, they had to call me too so don’t get too disheartened that that is the reason. What stream did you apply for? Mine is business services. They may just be doing them in batches
I've applied for health in London so maybe it's just the London team taking a while to get back
I doubt very much that would work against you. I think they're just REALLY busy right now. Those of us who applied to Liverpool have also been waiting almost a month post-written task.
I don't have experience with W&C but have done quite a few group exercise this year. They tend to give you a task along with a scenario and/or a document with a load of facts and figures. You get some time to look through them independently. Then you're given a period of time to discuss within your group and prepare to present to a partner. This will usually involve a Q&A.
The tasks themselves can vary. One of mine this year was to advise a client on funding a new business opportunity. One was to think of a new "service" for a firm to offer to clients. One was organising an annual conference for clients. One was to propose something to a firm which would make employees who work virtually feel more included. In the past I've also known tasks where you pitch a business idea to a bank, advise a client of pros/cons to moving their business overseas, and pitching a "legal tech" product.
In terms of tips, I would say (cliché) be yourself. Consider what your strengths are when working in a team and look to use that (e.g. are you a leader or a thinker, evaluator, shaper, etc). Regardless of what you are, make sure to both voice your own views and develop others in the group. Try to make sure that everybody is included in the discussion. And, of course, consider non-legal impacts of the proposals (e.g. commercial, practical, branding, etc).
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