2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[LeilaScott]

Does anyone know if Baker McKenzie will look at your WG mark and application holistically or is their WG like a benchmark type deal - I haven't heard back yet also not meaning to panic anyone lol just wondering

 

[A M]

Does anyone know if Baker McKenzie will look at your WG mark and application holistically or is their WG like a benchmark type deal - I haven't heard back yet also not meaning to panic anyone lol just wondering

Have you got a WG invite?

As far as i know, first they consider your app. and if you pass at that stage then they send you a WG invite and then if you meet the WG benchmark then they send you a VI invite.

 

[LeilaScott]

Have you got a WG invite?

As far as i know, first they consider your app. and if you pass at that stage then they send you a WG invite and then if you meet the WG benchmark then they send you a VI invite.

No I haven't heard! I was just wondering as some firms take into account the strength of your application and it can outweigh a mediocre WG but seems like you are saying that isn't the case

 

[LeilaScott]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Baker McKenzie direct TC?

Applied on 23rd Feb and havent heard yet!

 

[lildumpling]

Applied on 23rd Feb and havent heard yet!

hi pals in the same boat as you! But I applied a lot earlier, on the 12th Feb, rooting for all of us !! ( ; 3 ; )

 

[A M]

Baker McKenzie's PFO just came in. Guess they are running an extremely tight shift to send a PFO on a sunday.

 

[JoNo]

Baker McKenzie's PFO just came in. Guess they are running an extremely tight shift to send a PFO on a sunday.

Sorry to hear that mate, never heard of a law firm sending out PFOs on a Sunday. Good luck with your remaining applications

 

[hopefullawyer123]

Has anyone who attended a Mayer Brown AC between Feb- March heard back yet? I haven’t heard back in 3 weeks and I know of people who haven’t heard back in 1 month plus ( all the way from mid Feb)

 

[A M]

Sorry to hear that mate, never heard of a law firm sending out PFOs on a Sunday. Good luck with your remaining applications

Thanks mate! TC Applications have taught me not take rejections personally. Some law firm would be a right fit for me.

 

[Mo M]

I think writing until you feel you have included all the information that is relevant is a good method to follow. Anything more than that will just sound waffley and wordy. An answer that's 350-400 words of quality is better than 500 of nothing! Besides, being clear and explaining yourself concisely is a key skill for a lawyer! ☺️

I used all the word count and was invited to AC

 

[Anon 11031]

I used all the word count and was invited to AC

That's great!

What I was trying to convey though is that you don't have to. For some people hitting a 4000 character word limit on hobbies might be hard to do! Explaining yourself clearly and concisely depends on a number of things, how many points you have, what you want to discuss etc! It's almost always about quality over quantity

 

[A92167!8]

Which firms recruit heavily from TC please?

 

[Elle W]

That's great!

What I was trying to convey though is that you don't have to. For some people hitting a 4000 character word limit on hobbies might be hard to do! Explaining yourself clearly and concisely depends on a number of things, how many points you have, what you want to discuss etc! It's almost always about quality over quantity

While I do agree that it is important to be concise and not waffle, I think that the character count is purposefully quite long as PM doesn't have a pre-AC interview so it's their chance to get to know you. I also think that it is better to be as close to the word count as possible (maybe at a maximum of 10% under) as it clearly demonstrates that you can follow instructions and work to a brief. Even if you don't have 4000 characters worth of hobbies, perhaps you could go into more detail and demonstrate the skills that those hobbies taught you or your motivations for doing them!

I also got to the PM AC and my answers were all just under the maximum character count

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Which firms recruit heavily from TC please?

Hey! You might find this helpful!

Which firms recruit predominantly from VS and which ones from TC?

I was hoping to start a thread on which firms recruit from their VS or TC, as I am trying to figure out if it is worth it for me to apply to some direct TCs If there is already a comprehensive thread detailing this then please let me know! And also if any of the info is incorrect, then also...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[JoNo]

Thanks mate! TC Applications have taught me not take rejections personally. Some law firm would be a right fit for me.

Exactly!

 

[Law2022]

Any tips for BCLP test? Or is it best to just give it a go?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Any tips for BCLP test? Or is it best to just give it a go?

Although this says Watson Glaser, it applies to all pyschometric tests:

The Watson Glaser Test | Advice from a Graduate Recruitment Specialist (thecorporatelawacademy.com)

 

[John Travoni]

Who is still waiting to hear back from BM TC application ?

 

[YJyj]

Who is still waiting to hear back from BM TC application ?

I am

 

[nae_omi]

Who is still waiting to hear back from BM TC application ?

I am, I applied on the 28th of March