If you accept a TC, you should technically withdraw from all other recruitment processes.@Jessica Booker regarding what I said about postgrad course, is this something that would be possible to do? Also, am I correct in saying that if I secure a TC, I am not supposed to apply for VS again. However, is that different when applying to a direct TC? I'm thinking if I am successful in getting a TC this year, I can accept that as like an insurance, and then apply for direct TC's at 'better' (higher paying) firms? Then rescind the original offer if successful.
You don't need a calculator, it's still pretty difficult tho imo 😂Anyone done the Ropes and gray test? Is it a Watson glaser? Just need to know whether I need a calculator 😅😅😅
Who are their competitors, what sort of mandates do they work on, growth, expansion? etc etcCould anyone explain what this question means: What is x's place in the legal market?
Is it asking about practice areas or something else?
On a side note, is your handle an ode to love for land law and all things AGA?Could anyone explain what this question means: What is x's place in the legal market?
Is it asking about practice areas or something else?
@Jessica BookerIf you accept a TC, you should technically withdraw from all other recruitment processes.
However, some candidates do as you are suggesting and secure a TC and then try to get an offer that better suits them. You have to be careful though - as soon as you take any financial benefit from the firm (eg a maintenance grant or onboard to a sponsored course) you have made a commitment to them and trying to get around all the technicalities of that to pursue another offer is not straight forward. So if you renege on an offer do so before you fill in any forms to commit to the GDL/LPC/SQE or you receive any payments from the firm.
It depends.@Jessica Booker
What would you advise on mentioning you have an offer from another firm during a TC interview? Does this show arrogance? My friend did this and he received an offer from the firm he interviewed at with a higher starting salary however equally I have heard it seems unprofessional to do so.
Yes, it can work like this, although generally larger clients have a panel of law firms they choose to work with for different matters and generally most practice areas would be covered within than panel.If a firm doesn't have an office in a certain country, I've heard that they might use a "best friend firm". Is this also the case if a firm doesn't have a practice area in the UK (that's necessary to a transaction's DD, for example)? And if so, how does this work logistically? Thanks
ThanksWho are their competitors, what sort of mandates do they work on, growth, expansion? etc etc
Yep - although my relationship with land law is very much love/hate.On a side note, is your handle an ode to love for land law and all things AGA?
There are a few variables here.I've done one direct TC application and multiple VS applications, and have obtained a VS. If I get the TC offer, should I still attend the VS? And if I get a TC from that VS, am I allowed to choose that one instead or am I bound to the first one? Thanks
Congrats! Is this for spring or summer vac scheme?HL AC advice
You could also try using ChatGPT, it's not the same as being interviewed by a person but it is a different way of preparing that is super accessible at the moment. Full disclaimer, I have never used it for this purpose as of yet but from testing out some prompts I think it is worth exploring.Hi @Jessica Booker
Do you have any advice on how to get interview practice? I know TCLA offers a mock service but it's quite pricey for me. Do you have any resources / knowledge of organisations that offer free mock interview services?