2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[f41zal]

Hi guys, just wondering what response people received from Freshfields post application. I’ve got one inviting me to complete the WG test. It then says:

“The test score combined with your application will form the basis of whether you are then invited through to the final interview stage.”

Do they mean AC, or am I missing something...?

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Macfarlanes pfo

I'm sorry to hear that- if you don't mind me asking, when did you apply?

 

[Dheepa]

Hi guys, just wondering what response people received from Freshfields post application. I’ve got one inviting me to complete the WG test. It then says:

“The test score combined with your application will form the basis of whether you are then invited through to the final interview stage.”

Do they mean AC, or am I missing something...?

Yup the final interview stage for Freshfields is the AC so that's what they mean!

 

[f41zal]

Yup the final interview stage for Freshfields is the AC so that's what they mean!

Thank you Dheepa!

 

[Rebecca Solomon]

Hi, I am working on a direct TC application and there is a question on the application form which says 'please write a short statement in support of your application (600 word limit)'. In terms of writing an answer, shall I start with an intro into what I am currently doing, my skills which i can bring to the training contract, and provide evidence to demonstrate my skills? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. @Jessica Booker I would love your opinion on this.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi, I am working on a direct TC application and there is a question on the application form which says 'please write a short statement in support of your application (600 word limit)'. In terms of writing an answer, shall I start with an intro into what I am currently doing, my skills which i can bring to the training contract, and provide evidence to demonstrate my skills? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. @Jessica Booker I would love your opinion on this.

What other information are you having to provide in the application (or which firm is this for)?

 

[Rebecca Solomon]

What other information are you having to provide in the application (or which firm is this for)?

The rest of the application you have to provide your grades, work experience and personal information. There is only one question in the application which is just the supporting statement.

 

[james134]

I'm not sure if this is the right thread but if the application asks you to describe a covid related legal issue and how it has impacted the legal sector, does discussing the impact of covid on future remote working plans qualify?

 

[Tcapplicant]

Is the Macfarlanes deadline midnight Saturday?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I'm not sure if this is the right thread but if the application asks you to describe a covid related legal issue and how it has impacted the legal sector, does discussing the impact of covid on future remote working plans qualify?

I’m not convinced this definitely covers a “legal issue”. Obviously more specific elements of future/remote working plans could have legal implications, but you would need to focus on them rather than talk about it broadly.

 

[james134]

I’m not convinced this definitely covers a “legal issue”. Obviously more specific elements of future/remote working plans could have legal implications, but you would need to focus on them rather than talk about it broadly.

Yeah I did initially feel it was a bit of a stretch but I'm struggling to come up with any ideas

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Yeah I did initially feel it was a bit of a stretch but I'm struggling to come up with any ideas

Employment law?
Real estate law?

 

[SS1]

Employment law?
Real estate law?

Yeah I did initially feel it was a bit of a stretch but I'm struggling to come up with any ideas

Insolvency law?

 

[Deleted member 2707]

For the Stephenson Harwood application, can I include international background and an explanation for my poor Y3 grades in the section "Are there any other particular matters which you wish to mention?" or would it sound too much like I'm pitching myself to them and this isn't the question to do so?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

For the Stephenson Harwood application, can I include international background and an explanation for my poor Y3 grades in the section "Are there any other particular matters which you wish to mention?" or would it sound too much like I'm pitching myself to them and this isn't the question to do so?

Definitely the section to include these type of matters in

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Definitely the section to include these type of matters in

Thank you Jessica!

 

[Tcapplicant]

Has anyone heard from Latham? Feel like I’m doing a pure Danny Dyer.

 

[TC fiend]

Has anyone heard from Latham? Feel like I’m doing a pure Danny Dyer.

I'm banging my head on the wall. Someone else said they got the VI invite. I haven't heard anything and am spending my days clicking 'refresh' on this forum and the apply4law portal. 🥲

 

[Tcapplicant]

I'm banging my head on the wall. Someone else said they got the VI invite. I haven't heard anything and am spending my days clicking 'refresh' on this forum and the apply4law portal. 🥲

It’s so strange! I can’t figure out how they are assessing them. I read back to how they did the VI for the VS and it seems it was quite sporadic then as well. Wishing you luck!!

 

[Simba281]

Does anyone have any advice for Macfarlanes AC??