Yes I'd take this as annual leave.
I usually find this question easier if you've worked before. I'd then think about situations with competing objectives. For example, situations where you had to:
Congrats!!!CRS chelt SVS offer after being on reserve list! Just wondering if anyone has heard back from BJ post AC? need to give CRS confirmation by Friday eee
Hi, Have you had yours yet? If so, what was it like and what were the sort of questions asked? Hope it went well!
Well done!! have you had your Blake Morgan Interview if you dint mind me asking? thank you
I'm convinced they're just not gonna respond at this point.
I got sent the critical thinking test, I’m surprised I haven’t seen anyone else posting about it- maybe they’re doing batches
Hi, I totally get your concern! I imagine this is about an upcoming VS. I do think that putting yourself out there is important, as law firms are very people centric. Coffee chats demonstrate a few things - that you are proactive, interested in the firm and its work, and that you’re willing to leave your comfort zone. These are all things that firms look for in trainees. That being said, in my vac schemes I went on very few coffee chats compared to my peers, and still converted. By very few, I mean around 3/4 total. It definitely helps to start by inviting your own supervisor and trainee buddy for a chat, as conversations flow easily due to the nature of your relationship and them seeking to give you advice, etc. I would say that during the VS you should naturally develop an interest in some practice areas, but this doesn’t need to be why you go for a coffee chat. For me, the chats I arranged were not because I was purely interested in the person’s work (although this should come up at some point in the chat!) but rather their background. I am international, so I was naturally drawn to international people at the firms. I think you get the gist, but I’d try to find people you are personally interested in speaking with, as this will make the conversation flow much better. I would try to avoid asking someone for a coffee chat just for the sake of it - I think this can come off as a bit arrogant and lead to some mechanic conversations. So be intentional with it but also don’t stress too much, as you can always ask your supervisor/ buddy for help with these situations. And remember that all of them have been in your position before and know and empathise with what you’re going through, so be kind to yourself ! I am a firm believer of quality over quantity - I think associates are not required to give feedback post vac scheme unless they want to, in which case, if you’ve developed a bond, they are likely to and that’s an extra! Hope this helps.
Hi Jaysen, thanks for this. I'm not entirely sure how to phrase this in a call. I'm very attracted to the firm that has offered me a training contract. But I want to do other VSs as it will be beneficial to my career/ ultimate seat choices.
