2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Bea Ildem]

Has anyone heard back from Howard Kennedy after the VI?

 

[Dheepa]

Do Latham aim to recruit most trainees from their VS? Some have said as far as US firms go, they recruit more than others from direct TC apps too but not sure how true that is...? Thanks

Pretty true for US firms. Because intakes are small there’s more emphasis placed on recruiting from people who know the firm better through the VS. At most I think only one or two places are given to direct TC applicants and this is only if the firm has people from the VS who turn their offers down

 

[Dheepa]

If a firm sends a VS welcome pack, do people email grad rec thanking them?

Nope! Not necessary although I’d imagine you can if you want to

 

[Lumree]

Has anyone heard back from Howard Kennedy after the VI?

They said end of June so I’m hoping for something this week!

 

[Bea Ildem]

They said end of June so I’m hoping for something this week!

Fingers crossed!

 

[Eliana]

Pretty true for US firms. Because intakes are small there’s more emphasis placed on recruiting from people who know the firm better through the VS. At most I think only one or two places are given to direct TC applicants and this is only if the firm has people from the VS who turn their offers down

Nope! Not necessary although I’d imagine you can if you want to

Thank you Dheepa!

 

[BigLawBois]

Did anyone hear back from Pinsent Masons yet?

On a separate note, I applied to Ashurst and still haven't gotten the test. Is it worth an email to grad rec or would I turn them the wrong way by emailing them?

 

[A M]

Did anyone hear back from Pinsent Masons yet?

On a separate note, I applied to Ashurst and still haven't gotten the test. Is it worth an email to grad rec or would I turn them the wrong way by emailing them?

I am in the same situation as you. When did you submit the application? Has 7 days passed from your submission date since they mention it that we will get the test link within 7 days.

 

[ElleWoods]

Did anyone hear back from BDB Pitmans?

 

[james134]

Has anyone heard back from Peters & Peters or Wedlake Bell?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

If a firm sends a VS welcome pack, do people email grad rec thanking them?

Is it like a set of gifts or just information? If the former, a very brief thank you would be nice. If it’s just induction materials, no need to thank them!

 

[NikkiT]

Finished my fieldfisher test, it’s just like the regular Capp test SST! Has anyone started hearing back yet?

What is an SST? I was hoping it would just be an SJT, is it more like a Watson Glaser? Any advice on how to prepare at all? ☺️

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

Did anyone hear back from Pinsent Masons yet?

On a separate note, I applied to Ashurst and still haven't gotten the test. Is it worth an email to grad rec or would I turn them the wrong way by emailing them?

They’ve been pretty busy with vacation schemes ending last Friday. So you might get your tests soon 🙂

 

[YJyj]

Hi guys, I need help with an urgent query. Its my last day to complete the Ashurst online tests, but I can't find them anywhere! When I follow the links in the email, it takes me back to my CVmail page but the tests aren't there.

Does anybody know where to find Ashursts tests on the CVmail page?

 

[CJCH]

Has anyone heard back from Peters & Peters or Wedlake Bell?

Yes, invite to first round interview with Peters & Peters. Hope you will hear back soon!

 

[kr253]

Has anyone heard back from Peters & Peters or Wedlake Bell?

I've heard nothing from Peters & Peters

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

Hi guys, I need help with an urgent query. Its my last day to complete the Ashurst online tests, but I can't find them anywhere! When I follow the links in the email, it takes me back to my CVmail page but the tests aren't there.

Does anybody know where to find Ashursts tests on the CVmail page?

Normally the links are sent to you in your email and they should direct you to the website. I would email grad rec about this and say that the links don’t work. Don’t say that you left it last minute though 😂

 

[Glayson Tavares-Costa]

Hi guys, I need help with an urgent query. Its my last day to complete the Ashurst online tests, but I can't find them anywhere! When I follow the links in the email, it takes me back to my CVmail page but the tests aren't there.

Does anybody know where to find Ashursts tests on the CVmail page?

I am having the same issue - have you emailed graduate recruitment yet, and did you receive a reply?

 

[YJyj]

I am having the same issue - have you emailed graduate recruitment yet, and did you receive a reply?

I've emailed them, but haven't received a reply yet. Whens your deadline to do them btw?

 

[Glayson Tavares-Costa]

I've emailed them, but haven't received a reply yet. Whens your deadline to do them btw?

My deadline is tomorrow! So I should be able to receive the links in time (hopefully!)