ditto - would be much appreciatedJust wondering if anyone has tips for the Weil interview/in-tray?
ditto - would be much appreciated
Hi. Please when did you complete your VI and when did you receive an invitation for the virtual interview/in-tray if you don’t mind.Just wondering if anyone has tips for the Weil interview/in-tray?
The trick lies in presenting your international work experience in a way that it translates to the UK context. Demonstrating knowledge of and experience in deals and contracts is an especially great way to do this, which I think you will be able to do without any trouble, given your paralegal experience. And your public law firm experience is a great way to show that you are able to work across practice areas and can adapt to the UK working culture. There's a lot to work with- you just have to use the experience you have and show firms why you think it's valuable.Hi everyone,
I wanted to apply to Allen and Overy and Linklaters direct TC. However, I have not undertaken a vacation scheme in the UK. Although, I did intern with a public law law firm for over a month in the UK, and have done law interviews in top corporate, and commercial law firms including paralegal work for 6 months but these have been outside of the UK as I am an international student.
Some firms website says that they usually prefer some work experience particularly in the form of a vacation scheme (Linklaters states this). I am wondering if they will consider my work experience outside the UK or if I should apply for a vacation scheme instead? The reason why I want to apply directly for a training contract is that I have just completed my LPC, and feel I am old and late in this process and want to get started asap!
I was wondering maybe if @Jessica Booker as a past recruiter what would have thought of such a candidate vs someone with more legal experience in the UK?
Thank you so much for the help!
Nope, I emailed on Friday asking for updates and no one has replied yetDid anyone receive anything from Trowers? It's kind of getting ridiculous atp
Yes, that is fine if it’s the still the best example of a what the question is asking.Is it okay to reuse a position of responsibility/extra-curricular in an application form after being unsuccessful last year (a lot of other sections of my app has changed though)
Thank you so much for this!The trick lies in presenting your international work experience in a way that it translates to the UK context. Demonstrating knowledge of and experience in deals and contracts is an especially great way to do this, which I think you will be able to do without any trouble, given your paralegal experience. And your public law firm experience is a great way to show that you are able to work across practice areas and can adapt to the UK working culture. There's a lot to work with- you just have to use the experience you have and show firms why you think it's valuable.
(And should we always be directly pointing to all areas of a firm’s biggest strength in written applications)Anyone successful with travers smith know, is it a big mistake if we didn’t explicitly say we’re applying to the firm because of its PE and corporate strength in the cover letter? I implied that I’m interested through writing about work experience in venture capital and by saying this led me to be interested in the complexity of such global work
No - you don't always have to point to all areas of the firm's biggest strength - you have to focus on what is relevant to you and your candidacy. However, if everything you are highlighting is quite niche, then there can be a question as to why the opportunity with that firm is the right one for you if you might only experience those niches for a fraction of the time you are there. It really depends on what your motivations are though.(And should we always be directly pointing to all areas of a firm’s biggest strength in written applications)
I didn't mention anything about their PE or corporate strength in my cover letter!Anyone successful with travers smith know, is it a big mistake if we didn’t explicitly say we’re applying to the firm because of its PE and corporate strength in the cover letter? I implied that I’m interested through writing about work experience in venture capital and by saying this led me to be interested in the complexity of such global work
I don't think there is one approach to this.Does anyone know how to answer questions about how the current economic circumstances will impact law firms and their clients?
Yea, that can include cultural aspects.Thank you that’s very helpful! Does anyone also know what kinds of factors we would want to bear in mind when answering, how are we different from our competitors? Does this include culture?
Apparently some people had their AC a few days ago. But doesn't seem like they rejected anyone yet.Did anyone receive anything from Trowers? It's kind of getting ridiculous atp