2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Davidsach]

PFO from Simkins today, as expected considering they said they'd respond by the 30th. 5 days or so until I hear from FF.

How did the interview go? What did they ask?

 

[Bee6]

Hi, has anyone received an interview invite for Slaughters' direct TC March 2024 (Law) application? thanks

 

[MLF]

Hi, has anyone received an interview invite for Slaughters' direct TC March 2024 (Law) application? thanks

I'm waiting to hear back from them, when did you submit your application if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Bee6]

I'm waiting to hear back from them, when did you submit your application if you don't mind me asking?

29 June!

 

[Georgina Evans]

Hey congrats. How did it go? What kind of questions did they ask?


Congrats! How did it go? What kind of questions did they ask if you don’t mind me asking?

Hey sorry for taking so long to reply - I haven't had chance to complete it yet so I'm not sure what the questions are like sorry

 

[itjusttakesoneappoutof23230293 and counting]

Anyone know when firms generally start getting back to candidates for Direct TCs? Waiting on quite a lot of applications now- DWF, Macfarlanes, BCLP, eversheds, WFW and others!

Eversheds don’t send out invites until the deadline closes, DWF is the same! Not sure about BCLP and macfarlanes maybe waiting for vac schemes

 

[Law2022]

BCLP rejection😔😔😔😔

 

[Law2022]

BCLP rejection😔😔😔😔

I didn’t receive any feedback which I thought they included in their emails? I was just told that I didn’t meet the criteria for their test. Gutted

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Evershed rejection

 

[AlRJ]

I didn’t receive any feedback which I thought they included in their emails? I was just told that I didn’t meet the criteria for their test. Gutted

Same, I am gutted too. I didn't even think they had a strict benchmark for their SJT...

 

[Law2022]

Same, I am gutted too. I didn't even think they had a strict benchmark for their SJT...

Same here… worst of all is that my weakness was just a generic “ you tend to adopt a realistic approach” so no clue how to improve. Keep trying though, I’m sure you’ll get there😌

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Dentons PFO but not surprised as they were rolling and I applied on the last day!

 

[AlRJ]

Same here… worst of all is that my weakness was just a generic “ you tend to adopt a realistic approach” so no clue how to improve. Keep trying though, I’m sure you’ll get there😌

that was my weakness too! how strange.... thank you, yes we will indeed!

 

[AlRJ]

Dentons PFO but not surprised as they were rolling and I applied on the last day!

Sorry to hear this, wishing you luck for the rest of the process! Do you mind me asking whether you were sent the WGT?

 

[YJ]

Hi I have an AC coming up and they have said the questions are technical/legal scenarios based? does anyone know what this actually means I'm confused?

 

[Anon 11031]

Hi I have an AC coming up and they have said the questions are technical/legal scenarios based? does anyone know what this actually means I'm confused?

Hey! I think what is meant by this is that they'll give you scenarios as though you were a trainee. So things like "your supervisor has given you work and you know you can't meet the deadline, what do you do?".

You may find this link helpful, scroll down to the scenario/ethical questions and practice with a friend/family what you might say.

Training Contract Interview Questions | 175 Practice Questions (2018)

We've produced these training contract interview questions to help you practice for interviews and assessment centres at law firms. Why? Well, we've arranged many mock interviews over the years and we see a substantial difference in performance after students have practiced real interview questions.

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

Usually scenario questions are best answered with honesty, whilst keeping in mind the firm's values. Also, it can be good to substantiate your arguments with real life examples from the past.

Hope that helps!

Edit: depending on the style of questions, it's always good to give the SRA code of ethics a look too.

 

[Abel040]

Hi all, just looking for some advice. I’ve just been offered a final partner interview for a training contract and it’s my choice whether it’s virtual or in the office. I feel like I’ve done so well in virtual interviews over the last year and during this recruitment process, I’m worried that I might lose a bit of confidence if I go for an in person interview (I’m so out of practice at face to face!). But I’m also worried they might judge me for choosing the virtual option - maybe the people who come in person might come across better? Thanks

 

[Holly]

Hi all, just looking for some advice. I’ve just been offered a final partner interview for a training contract and it’s my choice whether it’s virtual or in the office. I feel like I’ve done so well in virtual interviews over the last year and during this recruitment process, I’m worried that I might lose a bit of confidence if I go for an in person interview (I’m so out of practice at face to face!). But I’m also worried they might judge me for choosing the virtual option - maybe the people who come in person might come across better? Thanks

Go with what you are comfortable with!

You’ll come across better when you are more comfortable. If that is virtual, then so be it. Best of luck

 

[Alice94]

Hi all, just looking for some advice. I’ve just been offered a final partner interview for a training contract and it’s my choice whether it’s virtual or in the office. I feel like I’ve done so well in virtual interviews over the last year and during this recruitment process, I’m worried that I might lose a bit of confidence if I go for an in person interview (I’m so out of practice at face to face!). But I’m also worried they might judge me for choosing the virtual option - maybe the people who come in person might come across better? Thanks

Congratulations!! I agree with Holly - choose the option you are most comfortable with ☺️ Good luck! 🥳

 

[BrerRabbit]

I didn’t receive any feedback which I thought they included in their emails? I was just told that I didn’t meet the criteria for their test. Gutted

Really sorry to hear this. I didn't receive any either after my VI, until I emailed them (twice!) requesting it.