Firms that don't recruit mainly from vac schemes/applying directly to TC

[v123]

Hey guys!!

I'm feeling a bit discouraged as I've missed a lot of deadlines for vacation schemes or been rejected from ones I have applied to.

I'm hoping to apply straight to training contracts and I'm wondering if anyone knows of firms that don't heavily select or favour vac scheme participants in the recruitment process.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Daniel Boden]

Macfarlanes recruits 50:50 for a start so they're definitely a firm you can look at

 

[v123]

Macfarlanes recruits 50:50 for a start so they're definitely a firm you can look at

Ah amazing! Thank you!

 

[Alice G]

This is a great thread idea Slaughter and May recruit through direct TCs because they have a slightly tighter criteria for who can apply to their vacation schemes much like Clifford Chance do but unfortunately their deadline was mid-December.

 

[v123]

This is a great thread idea Slaughter and May recruit through direct TCs because they have a slightly tighter criteria for who can apply to their vacation schemes much like Clifford Chance do but unfortunately their deadline was mid-December.

Thanks for the info Alice

 

[v123]

Macfarlanes recruits 50:50 for a start so they're definitely a firm you can look at

I have another question for you Daniel- have you heard anything about Macfarlanes paralegal apprentice programme?

 

[Daniel Boden]

I have another question for you Daniel- have you heard anything about Macfarlanes paralegal apprentice programme?

Sorry but I'm afraid I can't help you there - didn't even know they had that as a programme!

 

[Helena]

Freshfields have direct TCs too as graduates are not eligible for the VS. Ashurst also do direct TCs

 

[Jaysen]

Eversheds and Shoosmiths recruit around half of their places from direct TCs. Stephenson Harwood has also said they don't have a preference on which route applicants take.

 

[aditik]

Hey guys, does anyone know of Hogan Lovells' stance on this? Do they primarily recruit from vac scheme or are they open to recruiting equally from both routes?

 

[Alice G]

I think HL is predominantly VS but I think if you have a strong TC app it is definitely worth still applying!! As for Freshfields, I am pretty sure their direct TC is only open for certain candidates now. I am a non-law graduate and don't think i am eligible anymore so maybe worth checking this out before making an app

 

[v123]

Hey guys, does anyone know of Hogan Lovells' stance on this? Do they primarily recruit from vac scheme or are they open to recruiting equally from both routes?

I spoke with a trainee from HL who got a direct TC so worth checking out still

 

[Abstruser]

This is a great thread idea Slaughter and May recruit through direct TCs because they have a slightly tighter criteria for who can apply to their vacation schemes much like Clifford Chance do but unfortunately their deadline was mid-December.

Slaughters has a summer TC application window though!

 

[J Wu]

Slaughters has a summer TC application window though!

Slaughter and May is still open for TC apps for final year students and graduates if anyone still wanted to apply

 

[Alice G]

Slaughters has a summer TC application window though!

Sorry, that was quite unclear on my part perhaps. I meant CC’s TC deadline has passed not Slaughter and May’s

 

[Maccie]

Hey guys, does anyone know of Hogan Lovells' stance on this? Do they primarily recruit from vac scheme or are they open to recruiting equally from both routes?

It is pretty much half and half for Hogan Lovells (source: their website). I’d definitely recommend giving it a try, you won’t be at a disadvantage if you do not do the vacation scheme there

 

[PMF_II]

Sorry, that was quite unclear on my part perhaps. I meant CC’s TC deadline has passed not Slaughter and May’s

Even though the deadline is in July, I still recommend applying as early as possible. In the past, Slaughter and May invited me to a TC interview in March. About a week before the interview, they contacted me to say they have filled places for non-law and asked if I would be willing to interview for next year’s intake instead. I would say apply now if you’re non-law!

 

[Alice G]

Even though the deadline is in July, I still recommend applying as early as possible. In the past, Slaughter and May invited me to a TC interview in March. About a week before the interview, they contacted me to say they have filled places for non-law and asked if I would be willing to interview for next year’s intake instead. I would say apply now if you’re non-law![/QUOTE

Thank you, I have an interview in March already. I applied in very late December following the Winter Workshop but this is good advice for anyone still considering an app

 

[v123]

Even though the deadline is in July, I still recommend applying as early as possible. In the past, Slaughter and May invited me to a TC interview in March. About a week before the interview, they contacted me to say they have filled places for non-law and asked if I would be willing to interview for next year’s intake instead. I would say apply now if you’re non-law!

Do they usually fill non-law spots first?

 

[Alice G]

Do they usually fill non-law spots first?

Not sure- obviously hoping not as my first choice but if you impress they can make the space- they said as much at the workshop