2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[LegalNim]

I think I heard around 2 weeks following the WG that I was being invited to an AC and I then had my AC right at the start of March last year for a direct TC. I heard back with my offer the next day but I know this can vary also.

Amazing - thank you. That's so helpful to know

 

[E.A]

fingers crossed!! can you let me know if they get back to you please

So, news from Orrick! She emailed back saying that they will be finishing screening of 2022 TC applications "in the next month or so"

 

[Jammo58]

So, news from Orrick! She emailed back saying that they will be finishing screening of 2022 TC applications "in the next month or so"

So we can expect a response for 2023 apps in or around 10 months time at this rate then??? Haha I joke I'm sure they're doing their best (although the Nevada vote count springs to mind!)

 

[gg332dd]

So, news from Orrick! She emailed back saying that they will be finishing screening of 2022 TC applications "in the next month or so"

Thanks for the update! Not all hope is lost then !!

 

[northernlawstud]

Hi everyone, I've completed the WG test for Hogan Lovells and some tests for Mayer Brown. Any idea when you get an outcome back? It's honestly the worse when you're in limbo and don't know whether to spend another few hours applying for another one!
Thanks

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Hi guys! I know others had the same as me with Freshfields/FF in that their application was "updated" on the 22nd but they didn't receive a rejection or WG. I still haven't heard anything, is anyone else still in this position? Or have others heard anything, or contacted them?

Am assuming I'm still on a pile to be reviewed but they don't have a means of viewing correspondence, so I'm worried I may have lost an email...

 

[Amy_22]

Hi everyone, I've completed the WG test for Hogan Lovells and some tests for Mayer Brown. Any idea when you get an outcome back? It's honestly the worse when you're in limbo and don't know whether to spend another few hours applying for another one!
Thanks

Hey

Is the WG test invite automatic or is it only sent to those that pass the application stage? How long ago did you complete the test? Good luck!

 

[cryingoverTCs]

Hi everyone, I've completed the WG test for Hogan Lovells and some tests for Mayer Brown. Any idea when you get an outcome back? It's honestly the worse when you're in limbo and don't know whether to spend another few hours applying for another one!
Thanks

for the Mayer Brown VS, it took around 3 weeks for them to get back to me with a telephone interview invite - hope that helps!

 

[MzM]

Hi guys! I know others had the same as me with Freshfields/FF in that their application was "updated" on the 22nd but they didn't receive a rejection or WG. I still haven't heard anything, is anyone else still in this position? Or have others heard anything, or contacted them?

Am assuming I'm still on a pile to be reviewed but they don't have a means of viewing correspondence, so I'm worried I may have lost an email...

The email for the WG came from hr-freshfields@invalidemail.com - just fyi in case you're looking for it.

 

[Emily K]

Hi guys! I know others had the same as me with Freshfields/FF in that their application was "updated" on the 22nd but they didn't receive a rejection or WG. I still haven't heard anything, is anyone else still in this position? Or have others heard anything, or contacted them?

Am assuming I'm still on a pile to be reviewed but they don't have a means of viewing correspondence, so I'm worried I may have lost an email...

Same position - mine was updated on 21st I think and haven't heard anything yet!

 

[whisperingrock]

Hey

Is the WG test invite automatic or is it only sent to those that pass the application stage? How long ago did you complete the test? Good luck!

Its automatic.

 

[Celestie]

Same position - mine was updated on 21st I think and haven't heard anything yet!

Hi guys! I know others had the same as me with Freshfields/FF in that their application was "updated" on the 22nd but they didn't receive a rejection or WG. I still haven't heard anything, is anyone else still in this position? Or have others heard anything, or contacted them?

Am assuming I'm still on a pile to be reviewed but they don't have a means of viewing correspondence, so I'm worried I may have lost an email...

Let me know if you both email as I am in a similar position to you

 

[tk166]

Hi guys! I know others had the same as me with Freshfields/FF in that their application was "updated" on the 22nd but they didn't receive a rejection or WG. I still haven't heard anything, is anyone else still in this position? Or have others heard anything, or contacted them?

Am assuming I'm still on a pile to be reviewed but they don't have a means of viewing correspondence, so I'm worried I may have lost an email...

So if mine says updated on the date I submitted it does that mean they haven’t read my application yet?

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

So if mine says updated on the date I submitted it does that mean they haven’t read my application yet?

Yes, almost certainly imo

 

[tractor12]

Let me know if you both email as I am in a similar position to you

Yep me too.

I don't think I've seen anyone getting a rejection yet

 

[PF'noooo!]

Hi guys! I know others had the same as me with Freshfields/FF in that their application was "updated" on the 22nd but they didn't receive a rejection or WG. I still haven't heard anything, is anyone else still in this position? Or have others heard anything, or contacted them?

Am assuming I'm still on a pile to be reviewed but they don't have a means of viewing correspondence, so I'm worried I may have lost an email...

Hey I emailed them, they said they are still reviewing applications and was told I would receive an update by early March. My application portal hasn't been updated since I sent my application. Perhaps they are reviewing them in batches, I am not quite sure

 

[tk166]

Yes, almost certainly imo

Thats such a relief I thought it was almost certainly a rejection! Thanks haha

 

[tractor12]

Hey I emailed them, they said they are still reviewing applications and was told I would receive an update by early March. My application portal hasn't been updated since I sent my application. Perhaps they are reviewing them in batches, I am not quite sure

Thanks for emailing. I wonder what it means for those that applications have been updated recently

 

[E.A]

Hi guys! I know others had the same as me with Freshfields/FF in that their application was "updated" on the 22nd but they didn't receive a rejection or WG. I still haven't heard anything, is anyone else still in this position? Or have others heard anything, or contacted them?

Am assuming I'm still on a pile to be reviewed but they don't have a means of viewing correspondence, so I'm worried I may have lost an email...

Mine was updated 16th Dec and I also have not heard anything yet

 

[Celestie]

Mine was updated 16th Dec and I also have not heard anything yet

Considering the deadline is 7th, its non-rolling, are you sure that's not just the day you submitted it?