CPS Legal Trainee Scheme Progress

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How did it go?

I felt it went well generally. Bit of a grilling after the presentation, but nothing I felt I couldn't handle. The interview was nice and easy (compared to some of the nightmare ones out there), though you just never know I guess?

Unfortunately they said we won't find out for another month! And one thing I didn't like was the allocation of successful places based on merit. Ie if you're the best, you can choose where to go. If not, you get told where to go. It would be a sad thing to be successful but offered a place hundreds of miles away.

Anyway, hope it went well for you.

Reply 41

jennifer110

Hey guys can someone explain what this scheme is about and can 1st years apply?

Reply 42

blinkbelle

jennifer110

Hey guys can someone explain what this scheme is about and can 1st years apply?

It's not a 'scheme', it's basically the CPS recruiting for their trainees (for Training Contracts), and they recruit one year before start so you have to at least be embarking on the LPC before you can apply. xx

Reply 43

amelie1

blinkbelle

they recruit one year before start so only people on the LPC can apply. xx

This is not strictly true. You can still apply for the CPS trainee scheme after you have completed the LPC. Also, you can join the CPS in an administrative role and apply internally to their trainee scheme, and if successful the CPS will then sponsor you on the LPC.

Reply 44

blinkbelle

amelie1

I meant that you can't apply if you're partway through a law degree; you have to wait until you're at least at the LPC stage, unlike other TC applications.

Reply 45

amelie1

blinkbelle

I meant that you can't apply if you're partway through a law degree; you have to wait until you're at least at the LPC stage, unlike other TC applications.

Well why didn't you say that then. :rolleyes:

Reply 46

blinkbelle

amelie1

Well why didn't you say that then. :rolleyes:

Because I thought what I meant was obvious, and didn't realise there'd be nitpickers on patrol :rolleyes:

Reply 47

jennifer110

pmsfl!, ok thanks guys anyone know about anything when i can do in my first and 2nd yr? like summer schools etc

Reply 48

Haloface

I think you're both forgetting that it isn't justthe LPC, I, for instance, have completed the BVC.

Isn't it annoying when someone nit-picks? :o:

Reply 49

Bunsrib

Original post by alocin

Huzzah I got an email today saying I'm through to the next stage - interview and a presentation on the case study from the assessment day! :biggrin:

Anyone else got good news?

Hi I am due to sit the case study assessment for the 2015 intake - how did you find the assessment when you sat it?

Reply 50

FLANWICK

Hi Guys,
What topics came up for presentations?
I have an interview on 1st June and I can't find any information about it anywhere.
How did you all get on? Did anyone get the training contract?

Thanks
Charlotte

Reply 51

Farmer596

Hey guys! I am currently planning my answers to the competency questions for this years intake. Can a time give me some tips on what kinds of things, would be right for this. For instance the first question asks about aspirations beyond qualifying?! ( I have to admit at the moment securing a training contract is my main aspiration right now!)

Reply 52

sarahbeth93

Anyone have any tips for the video interview? Anyone remember any particular questions they may ask?

Reply 53

Farmer596

Original post by sarahbeth93

Anyone have any tips for the video interview? Anyone remember any particular questions they may ask?

I have a feeling it will be something along the lines of why we want to prosecute? Deadline for it is the 3rd June so I'm doing mine today or tomorrow!

Reply 54

sarahbeth93

Original post by Farmer596

I have a feeling it will be something along the lines of why we want to prosecute? Deadline for it is the 3rd June so I'm doing mine today or tomorrow!

Yeah the deadline is midnight tomorrow. I've never done a video interview before so I'm pretty nervous!!

Reply 55

Farmer596

Original post by sarahbeth93

Yeah the deadline is midnight tomorrow. I've never done a video interview before so I'm pretty nervous!!

Yes it's my first experience aswell! I wonder whether everyone who applied was given theopportunity for a video interview or whether they chose candidates for the video interview from all the applicants?

Reply 56

sarahbeth93

Original post by Farmer596

I think everyone was asked to complete one as far as I can tell. I'm more nervous for this than I usually am for normal interviews. At least its easier to get yourself across in a normal interview!