2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[p9b]

Has anyone applied to Pinsent Masons? If so, did you receive an email confirming receipt of your app? I never did but it says completed online so just want to make sure it has been received

 

[James Kitching]

Has anyone applied to Pinsent Masons? If so, did you receive an email confirming receipt of your app? I never did but it says completed online so just want to make sure it has been received

Don’t worry, there is no confirmation email

 

[DrowninginSQE]

Has anyone heard from Macfarlanes yet for TC?

 

[tcseeker]

Has anyone heard from Kennedys or know if they recruit on a rolling basis?

 

[p9b]

Don’t worry, there is no confirmation email

How do you know? But phew, thank you

 

[OB]

If you are an applicant who does not fall into these target groups, you can still apply but your application will not be prioritised at this stage and, as such, you will not be sent a Watson Glaser test at the moment. If your application is going to be considered, you will find out no later than 14th December 2020.
- Clifford Chance Application Form

Does anyone know how Clifford Chance decide who to consider outside of their target group?

 

[Penelope]

Was the Slaughters deadline always 4/12 or was it moved earlier?

 

[Legal_rawn]

Was the Slaughters deadline always 4/12 or was it moved earlier?

It got moved I think, I had it written down as the 11th (although I could have been wrong)

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

It got moved I think, I had it written down as the 11th (although I could have been wrong)

Nope it was the 11th...that's a bit naughty of them to close it without warning! I guess they have had a massive increase in the number of applications hence the change?
I know Allen & Overy did it with their Winter Vac Scheme due to unprecedented interest

 

[May]

Anyone who has applied to Linklaters can you only include a maximum of 4 work experiences?

Yes only 4!

 

[May]

Has anyone heard back from NRF? If yes, how soon after the application did you hear back?

 

[RB]

Yes only 4!

I was only able to add 3 for the training contract - not sure if I've missed something though..

 

[May]

I was only able to add 3 for the training contract - not sure if I've missed something though..

Oops you are right! Sorry it has been a while but yes I added only 3!

 

[B A]

It got moved I think, I had it written down as the 11th (although I could have been wrong)

Yes, it was originally the 11th and still says so everywhere else except the firm's site. I was going to submit my application yesterday and only realised they had changed it then. Very disappointed.

 

[Lawgirl123]

Has anyone had an interview for direct TC A&O? I see they recruit VS/ TC 50/50- trying to work out which one to apply for

 

[Rosettie]

Has anyone heard from Kennedys or know if they recruit on a rolling basis?

I'm pretty sure Kennedys are non-rolling as they said in my confirmation email that they would review all apps after the deadline (31st Dec) - I haven't heard anything since

 

[matpart]

I have 4 open days, 1 insight scheme at a silver circle firm and 1 vac scheme at an MC firm under my belt - should I apply for a direct TC to Linklaters, or do they mostly recruit from vacs?

 

[May]

I have 4 open days, 1 insight scheme at a silver circle firm and 1 vac scheme at an MC firm under my belt - should I apply for a direct TC to Linklaters, or do they mostly recruit from vacs?

I think that's definitely worth the try! They definitely do recruit directly and I know people who have gotten through with less experience than yourself. I think you should do it ASAP though to allow time for the assessments and WGT!

 

[matpart]

I think that's definitely worth the try! They definitely do recruit directly and I know people who have gotten through with less experience than yourself. I think you should do it ASAP though to allow time for the assessments and WGT!

I just read on their application website you need minimum 4 weeks of work experience - so I guess my 2 weeks of work experience through an insight and vacation scheme is not enough in the end?

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Hi all! I’m waiting on Norton/NRF, Slaughters and Mayer Brown, had anyone heard anything from them yet? I’ve done a WG for Mayer Brown but other than that haven’t heard anything. Submitted maybe 2-3 weeks ago.