Still waiting for the Post App Frenshfields for a direct TC. I have a feeling that since I graduated abroad I am on the bottom of the list.
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Did anyone else apply on vantage to the Hogan Lovells 2023 direct tc?
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Thank you! Though I think most of these are mistakenly included by the search algorithm and only accept 2024 applications. I should have been more specific. I was really just wondering if anyone knew of any mid to large firms that had a direct route (like Fieldfisher) or there were still 2023 places open following a VS (like Ropes & Gray or Shearman advertised)
I don't think that's consolidated anywhere - lots of firms will mention somewhere on their grad opps pages that they have 2023 availabilities, though even if they *don't* I've been told it's worth applying to 2024 and then having a conversation about moving the date up when/if you get the offer. Worst case scenario you end up with a '24 TC secured, which is hardly a lamentable position in which to find oneself.
My advice re: directs would be to focus mainly on what firms you want to apply to and then let the rest flow from there.
Cheers. I've had enough PFOs now that I would work at any firm haha
I've had similar thoughts and maybe you're being a bit tongue in cheek, but I'd strongly caution against that kind of thinking.
A certain kind of candidate with sterling academic credentials can get away with lacking sufficiently specific interest, or loosely bluffing through the process - I've seen this happen a few times.
For the rest of us, the 'I'd go anywhere' mentality gets sniffed out at the outset and can crush what might be otherwise decent chances. Do try and really zero in on firms which genuinely excite you, whether it's their work or their culture (ideally both). Far more likely to make it on a handful of serious applications than just throwing as much as you can at the wall and seeing what sticks.
I've cleared the papercut only once, and it was because I had intensely engaged with the firm over a number of years in a variety of contexts. It simply isn't possible to do that with more than a handful of firms.
I applied for 2023 and was offered a 2022 start date but truthfully I think a lot of firms have vacancies across the years. Worth asking a couple!
Anybody heard back from HL direct TC yet (post-WG)?
I emailed yday for my WG result and they said they’re reviewing applications and will reach out soon
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Many in there are looking for 2023 intakes (from the pages I looked at anyway), it’s probably worthwhile spending sometime skimming through each firms profile to find out what they are recruiting for.
Is anyone else still waiting to hear back from Freshfields post-app?
Hi, I think I applied on the 31st of December and did the WG on the 27th of January
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