2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Anon 11031]

I see a lot of people have received responses from Eversheds but I still haven't heard back for the London office, how long should I wait?

I'd probably give it until the end of this week and then contact them to check in next week? When was the deadline again?

 

[MLF]

I'd probably give it until the end of this week and then contact them to check in next week? When was the deadline again?

They said within 3 weeks of the deadline which leads us to the end of the week

 

[Anon 11031]

They said within 3 weeks of the deadline which leads us to the end of the week

If it was me, I'd email sometime early next week if you haven't heard by Friday then. Especially since so many people seemingly have had outcomes.

Fingers crossed this means good news though!

 

[LeilaScott]

Did my dentons telephone interview today! they were lovely but i think because they were so kind i don't know if i did well or they are just always nice lol

 

[bhim]

For starters, this isn't a terrible error by any stretch of the imagination - plenty of successful apps have had a lot worse discrepancies than that! I would personally raise it with them - when you're in practice, if you make a mistake, it's on you to own it and notify the relevant people ASAP to minimise any damage done.

Thanks! I emailed them this morning turns out Google AutoFill changed the dates of most my academics. I've explained the situation, hopefully they still review my application.

 

[RkRk0681]

Is anyone else still waiting for a response from BCLP post SJT?

 

[Abii]

At what point should I follow up with a training contract application, I applied around 10 weeks ago now and the deadline was May 29 and haven’t heard anything since the confirmation of application submission email. I know firms get a huge amount of applications so I understand it isn’t going to be quick to hear back but at what point should I be concerned to have heard nothing.

 

[MLF]

Ho well, PFO from Eversheds, they kept me guessing haha

Quite a few successes although I haven't yet secured a TC, 2 more applications left in this cycle and weirdly enough I'm motivated for the next one, learnt so much this year already!

 

[AlRJ]

Is anyone else still waiting to receive the WGT from Dentons?

Thanks!

 

[Law2022]

Thinking about applying to Weil, I have a first from a non-RG. Is it worth applying when they're so elite?

 

[Anon 11031]

Thinking about applying to Weil, I have a first from a non-RG. Is it worth applying when they're so elite?

According to Legal Cheek, 9% of their current trainees didn't attend RG or Oxbridge unis. So, they definitely do recruit from some!

I think @Alice G once reminded me that, so long as you meet the minimum academic requirements, you are good enough! So I would submit the application, if you have the time

 

[Law2022]

According to Legal Cheek, 9% of their current trainees didn't attend RG or Oxbridge unis. So, they definitely do recruit from some!

I think @Alice G once reminded me that, so long as you meet the minimum academic requirements, you are good enough! So I would submit the application, if you have the time

Thank you, that is very helpful indeed

 

[BiancaM]

rpc's been really good with communications. i did the online assessment at 1 July for the direct tc and they sent an email today to assure candidates that they are still in review and gave a brief time frame to expect a decision. wish the same could be said with others

 

[s.omething]

Is anyone else still waiting for a response from BCLP post SJT?

Yup! Sent HR an email like a month ago asking for an update and was told we'd hear back 'shortly'. I think it's just a particularly intense year re application numbers.

 

[Dheepa]

Thinking about applying to Weil, I have a first from a non-RG. Is it worth applying when they're so elite?

I would just caution that if this is for a direct TC, most firms with small intakes (like Weil) tend to recruit most if not all their trainees from their vacation schemes. So I think the real hurdle here would be if they even have any TC spots available after their vacation schemes.

 

[Law2022]

I would just caution that if this is for a direct TC, most firms with small intakes (like Weil) tend to recruit most if not all their trainees from their vacation schemes. So I think the real hurdle here would be if they even have any TC spots available after their vacation schemes.

Thanks for this! That’s super helpful

 

[Bee6]

Hi all, I am currently completing Freshfields’ TC application form. I am currently a second year student going into my final year. In the education section (Education 1), it asks me to list my Degree name and anticipated graduation date. But under the same Education 1 section, it asks me to select the Education Level (Achieved). I have not completed my degree and the form is not letting me put a ‘–‘ or ‘N/A.’ Do I just put in A Level for this section?

 

[Bee6]

Hi all, I am currently completing Freshfields’ TC application form. I am currently a second year student going into my final year. In the education section (Education 1), it asks me to list my Degree name and anticipated graduation date. But under the same Education 1 section, it asks me to select the Education Level (Achieved). I have not completed my degree and the form is not letting me put a ‘–‘ or ‘N/A.’ Do I just put in A Level for this section?

I've just seen a 'No Final Certificate' and 'Other' selection I can pick - do I use one of these? Thank you

 

[Legalmel_99]

Finished an AC today hopefully I’ll hear back next week!!

 

[Veep9]

Hi, does anyone know if the Hogan Lovells WG is automatic or they review the form first?