2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Jordon]

@Jessica Booker I have 1,000 characters (roughly 160 - 200 words) to answer a question on ‘what skills have you learned from your non-law work experience’, would it be safe to say I should go into detail about one skill (following the STAR method) rather than just listing skills I have developed?

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker I have 1,000 characters (roughly 160 - 200 words) to answer a question on ‘what skills have you learned from your non-law work experience’, would it be safe to say I should go into detail about one skill (following the STAR method) rather than just listing skills I have developed?

is this per non-legal work experience or for all of your non-legal work experiences?

 

[Legalmel_99]

"By 31st Jan" will include 31st Jan esp under current circumstances. Ain't over till the fat lady sings!

Very true, I waited and still didn’t hear from them so I emailed today still no response guess it’s definitely a PFO, but because I posted my application they could of sent me an email/called to reject me

 

[Law2022]

Hi guys! Has anybody heard back from NRF after the "you will hear back in 2 weeks" email? The email arrived Tuesday 12th of January, which is obviously well over 2 weeks ago now.

The email said they would review all applications over that 2 week period and invite to WG, with telephone interview and then AC in May. They didn't specifically say they would let us know however if unsuccessful.

I really hope they would let us know if we were unsuccessful!

 

[Veep9]

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I really hope they would let us know if we were unsuccessful!

It seems no one has heard so I think (hope!) that they’ve just underestimated how long they’ll need to get through applications. Plus they’ve said telephone interviews in April so there’s plenty of time!

 

[Jordon]

is this per non-legal work experience or for all of your non-legal work experiences?

For all of my non-legal work experiences

 

[Jessica Booker]

For all of my non-legal work experiences

Then I would list multiple skills. It would be odd to try and summarise all your non legal work experience into one skill.

 

[M0723]

Anyone heard anything from Linklaters?

 

[ab01]

Does anyone know if Linklaters will be opening a summer window for TCs? As I can’t seem to find anything on their website

 

[M0723]

Does Clifford Chance do direct tc applications anymore, or are they strictly from their SPARK scheme?

 

[Gracey]

Does Clifford Chance do direct tc applications anymore, or are they strictly from their SPARK scheme?

Yes - they still do direct TC applications but the priority candidates are final year non-law and second year law students. However, if you’re a non-priority candidate then don’t be discouraged from applying next cycle if you feel your application is strong enough. I’m not a priority candidate but still received a TC offer from the firm

 

[bibss]

My FF app finally updated this morning🤪🤪 Some sign not all firms are completely ignoring me 😂

 

[Asil Ahmad]

One of the questions on Baker McKenzie direct training contract application is Law firms are all different - tell us about three things, which are personal to you, that you feel differentiate Baker McKenzie from other leading firms and encouraged you to apply?

I wanted to know if I can discuss their global reach by distinguishing it with White and Case that White and Case is known for the different number of languages spoken and Baker McKenzie global is different to that and how their global reach gives them a competitive advantage.

What do you lot think is this a good idea or not and thank you.

 

[Florawilliams]

does anyone know which TC seats BCLP offer?cannot find anything online!

 

[LS12]

One of the questions on Baker McKenzie direct training contract application is Law firms are all different - tell us about three things, which are personal to you, that you feel differentiate Baker McKenzie from other leading firms and encouraged you to apply?

I wanted to know if I can discuss their global reach by distinguishing it with White and Case that White and Case is known for the different number of languages spoken and Baker McKenzie global is different to that and how their global reach gives them a competitive advantage.

What do you lot think is this a good idea or not and thank you.

I think you would have to make sure this is personal to you - the questions asking what motivates you to apply for the firm

 

[M0723]

My FF app finally updated this morning🤪🤪 Some sign not all firms are completely ignoring me 😂

What is it supposed to look like when its updated?

 

[bibss]

What is it supposed to look like when its updated?

It just says 'updated' and next to it the date in which it was updated (in my case today). I believe if you still see next to it the date in which you submitted, it simply means they haven't looked at your app yet

 

[castrooo]

My FF app finally updated this morning🤪🤪 Some sign not all firms are completely ignoring me 😂

Mine was updated last Friday, have you heard back yet?

 

[AAA_a]

Mine was updated last Friday, have you heard back yet?

Mine was updated last Friday as well, but heard nothing. Not sure what that means really.. maybe we can expect some news soon?

 

[castrooo]

Mine was updated last Friday as well, but heard nothing. Not sure what that means really.. maybe we can expect some news soon?

I hope so as well! Fingers are crossed!