2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[SuperLawyer18]

I applied in April and have heard nothing, although I have seen a few people mention receiving PFOs on here!

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Thanks for letting me know. Hope we receive good news from them soon.

 

[BiancaM]

Hi Bianca, I just got the email for the BCLP test and I am freaking out. I completely agree with you. There must be some way to prepare for it. Have you submitted yours? How did you prepare? Any tips?

oh my god, so sorry for the late reply, i was in exam season for gdl. hope it's gone well for you!!

 

[BiancaM]

I did mine with BCLP a few months ago and it had a few elements to it. Firstly, it was a test of what your personality is like. I received a report in the aftermath of what I am like - strengths and weaknesses. I do think they pick personalities they think would fit with the firm (I might be wrong on this though).

Secondly, keep in mind that after the personality test, there is a small critical thinking test (WG). I think they could have given me a heads up so I could practice it.

hello! i also received the report but did you get any confirmation about whether that means you are being processed to the next stage? or does receiving the report mean that's the end of that road

 

[Sharrphie]

Guys,

I am in tears.
I've been offered the final partner interview at Fieldfisher and I've passed the AC.

I can't believe it.

(I couldn't have gotten this far without all of your support, and I would like to personally thank @Alice G and @Jessica Booker for all of your kind words of encouragement.)

Congratulations! You should really be proud of your achievement! I am still waiting for my results post online test. I got the result last Thursday.

 

[Tushar]

Is the deadline of 25th June for Ashurst only for application or does it mean that we have to submit our application a week before to receive psychometric tests before 25th June?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Is the deadline of 25th June for Ashurst only for application or does it mean that we have to submit our application a week before to receive psychometric tests before 25th June?

Usually only means submitting the application.

 

[TCGIRLLL]

Hi guys, I’m feeling really discouraged/burnt out this morning and I don’t know why, on my spreadsheet I have 24 firms, I have completed 14 applications, received three PFO’s and I haven’t heard back from the other 11. Do you guys think I should just keep going or 14 is enough to give it a rest? The 10 left the deadlines are in July but I’m honestly not motivated. I just feel like I’ve been wasting my time and effort.

 

[djqb]

Hi guys, I’m feeling really discouraged/burnt out this morning and I don’t know why, on my spreadsheet I have 24 firms, I have completed 14 applications, received three PFO’s and I haven’t heard back from the other 11. Do you guys think I should just keep going or 14 is enough to give it a rest? The 10 left the deadlines are in July but I’m honestly not motivated. I just feel like I’ve been wasting my time and effort.

Keep going. Trying and failing is better than not trying at all.

Just make sure that you send out as many apps of the highest quality. It's a numbers game this way. All the best!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi guys, I’m feeling really discouraged/burnt out this morning and I don’t know why, on my spreadsheet I have 24 firms, I have completed 14 applications, received three PFO’s and I haven’t heard back from the other 11. Do you guys think I should just keep going or 14 is enough to give it a rest? The 10 left the deadlines are in July but I’m honestly not motivated. I just feel like I’ve been wasting my time and effort.

If they are July deadlines, take a pause (for however long needed), recoup your energy and motivation, and then focus on applying.

The vast majority of applicants won’t be applying until post 21st July anyway, so you have plenty of time.

But clearly you haven’t got plenty of focus/energy at the moment (which I can completely understand why). So focus on getting that up as if you don’t, the time you do have becomes a bit of a non talking point.

 

[CSmith]

Shoosmiths AC! Have never done one before so if anyone has any tips that would be amazinngggg x

 

[H12345678]

Has anyone heard back from Shoosmiths? I applied for London

I also applied for London and haven’t heard anything!

 

[H12345678]

Shoosmiths AC! Have never done one before so if anyone has any tips that would be amazinngggg x

Which office did you apply for? Well done!! X

 

[Georgina Evans]

Hi guys, I’m feeling really discouraged/burnt out this morning and I don’t know why, on my spreadsheet I have 24 firms, I have completed 14 applications, received three PFO’s and I haven’t heard back from the other 11. Do you guys think I should just keep going or 14 is enough to give it a rest? The 10 left the deadlines are in July but I’m honestly not motivated. I just feel like I’ve been wasting my time and effort.

I hugely relate to this - I find it so hard seeing the applications I've sent out and the rejections I've received. But you still have 11 firms to hear back from which could be positive so don't lose hope because you still have so many left to hear back from!

I also think taking a break from applications for a week or two would be really helpful and would allow you to rest and recharge. It's so hard to not feel demotivated and think what's the point but like other people have said it is a numbers gain and the more high-quality applications you send the better your chances. Take a break and when you're ready get back on it!

 

[CSmith]

Which office did you apply for? Well done!! X

thank you! london as well!

 

[H12345678]

thank you! london as well!

Congrats!! When did you receive your VI invite if you don’t mind me asking? I’m fully expecting a PFO at this rate

 

[Anon 11031]

You are doing really well, keep it up!

Couldn't be going to a more deserved candidate - many congratulations. Final push now!

You are amazing! Well done

Huge congrats! Delighted for you Best of luck for the final interview!

Thank you all - sorry I didn't get time to reply yesterday

 

[ZaraB]

Just saw on the Shoosmiths Instagram that they are continuing to review TC applications and send video interview invites in no particular order and everyone should hear back by 22nd June, so don’t assume an automatic PFO if you haven’t heard back yet

 

[CSmith]

Congrats!! When did you receive your VI invite if you don’t mind me asking? I’m fully expecting a PFO at this rate

i applied for the vac scheme which might be why i heard earlier! the ACs aren't until the end of the month so definitely not a PFO!!!!

 

[H12345678]

i applied for the vac scheme which might be why i heard earlier! the ACs aren't until the end of the month so definitely not a PFO!!!!

Oh did you get on to the vac scheme? Congratulations tho that is amazing! Super pleased for you x

 

[Ifmhouse4]

That's very kind of you - thank you very much for the offer!

Please could you tell me when you heard from them regarding the next stage, roughly? I feel like it's been a while since the deadline!

Sure! about a month after I applied, and I applied near the deadline