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  1. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you that's great news, will remain cautiously hopeful then!
  2. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey, thanks for sharing the info, have they mentioned whether they would still be inviting candidates to WG tests and interviews or is it only for PFOs ? I saw some people have received invites already so just wondering if I should still have some hope! Thanks
  3. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I applied to the London office :)
  4. M

    DWF VI

    Hello, I've received an invite for the VI for the Direct TC route, would one of you be willing to shed light on the type of questions they ask. Thank you!
  5. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hello, I was invited to the DWF VI! Anyone who has done it in the past who would be kind enough to share their experience? :)
  6. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    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!
  7. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

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

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    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?
  9. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you both this is really helpful to know it can be done!
  10. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi, I have a question that isn't directly related to TC app, hope it's ok. When someone qualifies after a TC, let's say in employment law, and then notices a few years later that they'd rather practice medical law, is it possible to transfer to another department within the firm/change firm...
  11. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Ho sorry to hear about that, like Omi I'd like to know when you applied if you don't mind. I applied two weeks before the deadline and haven't heard anything back.
  12. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

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

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi! I've been invited to the VI for the GLD TC, I think it's only the second year they've done it but does anyone know the type of question we will be asked? Many thanks!
  14. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hello! Has anyone heard back from the GLS after the CRT ?
  15. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    No problem, I understand. The thread Jacob pointed me towards was actually really helpful and I know what to work on now!
  16. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi Bianca, regarding the London RPC app, when did you submit it if you don't mind me asking? In relation to Pinsent Masons, my application is at the same stage but I would give them another week or so, apparently their ACs take place w/c 26 July. Hope it helps!
  17. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Just heard back actually! Invited to next stage!
  18. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Nope, not yet
  19. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you Jacob, I wasn't familiar with the thread but will definitely look at it now! What is really discouraging is the lack of feedback if I'm honest - but thank you for the encouragements :)
  20. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Further to the lovely end-of-week PFO from Howard Kennedy, I'd like to know a bit more about what is required to succeed during a VI. In the 4 I've done so far, I passed 1 and failed 3. I'm not sure what I did wrong during the ones I failed and unfortunately, no feedback was provided. Maybe...

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