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I just got an email saying they are still recruiting in London office but only for marine focused training contract and do I want to be considered for it.
Recruitment emailed me back to say they are still “processing” London direct Tc applications and everything has been delayed due to Covid etc and I will hear in due course . But not really holding out much hope tbh
Rejection from DWF for direct TC
They stated they have filled all their places from the vacation scheme and internal recruitment. They have advised that they do recruit predominately from their vacation scheme and I should apply to the next one.
For the last 3 years I have not been able to...
I emailed graduate recruitment last Wednesday as their website does give a timeline of the dates for the next steps after the application but these have all passed now. Unfortunately they have not got back to me.
You would think if they have paused recruitment they would let us know?
Hi Jess,
Hope you are well, I just have a quick query regarding an application for a direct training contract.
The website for the firm I applied to says that once submitted the next stage would be a Watson Glaser test and then an interview and it gives the dates that these would have taken...
Congrats! You are such a committed member on this forum and have really helped me get to grips with certain commercial issues. Really really well deserved x
Just FYI: If anyone just got an email from the government legal scheme asking them to complete the situational judgement test and you have already taken it just ignore the email. I had already done it so I rang the recruitment team and they said it had been sent out in error to nearly everyone...
Has anyone heard back from Hill Dickinson or DWF for direct TC?
I think interviews for hill Dickinson have begun so I think it’s a no but seems strange they wouldn’t tell you that in advance?
Hi Jessica
I graduated in 2018, worked for a year in law and have just completed my LPC.
I sent a speculative CV and cover letter for a paralegal role at a firm in London and they confirmed they had a role and asked if I wanted to be put forward for it. I confirmed that I did even though its...
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