Got Orrick WG this morning! Super happy but now I gotta brush up on how to do that evil test, any tips?
It is easier to get things fixed when grad rec does the complaining for you!If I get a TC and the firm has a specific provider, can I ask to switch? Hearing all the horror stories about BPP is making me consider whether it might even be worth self-funding to avoid it lol.
I wouldn't 😭. I self-funded my LPC at BPP, completing it in June 2023, and overall, it was a positive experience - the teaching was amazing.If I get a TC and the firm has a specific provider, can I ask to switch? Hearing all the horror stories about BPP is making me consider whether it might even be worth self-funding to avoid it lol.
Thank you and just did the interview.That is exactly the mindset you should have and congratulations for obtaining Travers interview!
I am sure you will be successful with Travers!
Personally, I haven’t had that bad of an experience with BPP. I will say they they are unorganised and the admin is not great, but I do think the teaching makes up for it.If I get a TC and the firm has a specific provider, can I ask to switch? Hearing all the horror stories about BPP is making me consider whether it might even be worth self-funding to avoid it lol.
something I’m wanting to know tooOn the topic of AC prep, how do you stay (or act) confident for ACs? I get nervous just thinking about it
I do, but I think it is completely subjective!Is it common practice to email grad rec after an interview to say thank you for the interview opportunity.
I’ve had about 5 days notice for mine (and it was my first ever AC). It didn’t include a 1-1 interview so I would do something different if yours does.I know this is very much a “how long is a piece of string” sort of question, but for those who have been successful at an AC, how much preparation would you say you do?
Would you start say a week in advance with a few hours each day or typically more? It’s hard when trying to balance preparation with other commitments.
Thank you for your answer!!Personally, I haven’t had that bad of an experience with BPP. I will say they they are unorganised and the admin is not great, but I do think the teaching makes up for it.
Amazing, thank you so much!! I can't afford to self-fund right now, so I feel more relieved now lolI wouldn't 😭. I self-funded my LPC at BPP, completing it in June 2023, and overall, it was a positive experience - the teaching was amazing.
There was just an instance when they neglected to inform us that a professor was absent, and we ended up on campus waiting for the lecture, only to receive a last-minute email explaining that the tutor was ill and wouldn't be attending. Additionally, there were a couple of re-scheduling issues with some classes. But beyond those incidents, I truly had a wonderful time there. I'm not sure if things are different this year, but from my perspective, it wasn't too bad at all.
Unlikely as the firm will have a preferential rate with the supplier and may have a more bespoke course too.If I get a TC and the firm has a specific provider, can I ask to switch? Hearing all the horror stories about BPP is making me consider whether it might even be worth self-funding to avoid it lol.
I always did it so I personally think it does not hurt to do it!Is it common practice to email grad rec after an interview to say thank you for the interview opportunity.
I try to think about how the day is about them getting to know you and nobody is a better expert in you, than you! This maybe can't apply to a commercial specific tasks as much, but for everything else, they are trying to get to know you - your soft skills, experience, interests, etc. Trust that you know yourself and remember if you're at an AC, they already like what they've seen so far and it's a chance to show them even more! Also, if you have the opportunity, talk about the things you've done that you loved - that will naturally bring out confidence because of the enthusiasm!On the topic of AC prep, how do you stay (or act) confident for ACs? I get nervous just thinking about it