4 7 6 3 wbu?
Not too bothered just awaiting my PFO
7744 and an awful interview so same unfortunately. Where/which TC did you apply to?
4 7 6 3 wbu?
Not too bothered just awaiting my PFO
I would describe a typical memorandum as a brief *internal* communication from one person/party to another. It should be a concise summary of key points that can easily be understood.Sorry if this is a really stupid question but what exactly is a memorandum/memo and how would you write and structure one for a written exercise?
They might remember you but I would focus on the fact that you have been invited to an assessment centre again, which is a testament to the fact that the firm likes you!If I have an AC coming up with a firm I also had an AC with last year, do they keep records/remember you? Or would it be as if it was a fresh candidate?
Don’t know whether I’d be asked “why do you think you were unsuccessful last year” or something similar?
Any thoughts @Jessica Booker?
Thank you so much! Have you received your contract for the VS yet?Hey! I asked my interviewer about this and she advised that everyone gets fast-tracked to an AC for a training contract! It must just be an error on their website!
If anyone has any experience in obtaining annual leave from a full-time job who is strict about when they allow you to take it, please DM . I can't tell them it's for a VS but I also sort of need to give a reason to ask for the AL (or not?).
I had the same clause in my employment contract for my previous paralegal role. So I contacted HR and asked whether I needed to disclose a vacation scheme. And they surprisingly said no! I guess this varies between companies/law firms but it's best to ask them about the policy before booking your AL.I had this exact problem and was something I was really stressed about, but it ended up being zero problem.
However, the important part is, you likely have to tell them it's for a vacation scheme. Check the terms of your contract, but it likely says (it had in mine) that you can't take any paid employment elsewhere while still employed at that company. Technically, a VS puts you in breach of that and you could get in trouble.
What I did (and I would advise doing) is emailing your line manager as early as you can to request the time off, making it clear it's for a VS. You don't have to go into too much detail but if you just say it's an opportunity you'd really appreciate etc, I'm sure it will be fine. If will depend from employer to employer but if you're in a legal environment, they will know obtaining a VS/TC is going to be the ultimate aim.
Just be transparent about it and that's the best option
Not yet! Also I asked them when the ACs would be and they said not until the end of this year...Thank you so much! Have you received your contract for the VS yet?
Ah okay, I was beginning to wonder about the contract but it’s obviously an issue for everyone.Not yet! Also I asked them when the ACs would be and they said not until the end of this year...
I was under the impression that it would be this cycle for the 2026 intake but I guess not 😭
When did you hear a response?Boodle Hatfield interview!
If anyone has interviewed with Boodle before please pm me