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  1. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Just got confirmation it's 23:59 tomorrow for the HK VI btw! 4 confirmation emails actually haha
  2. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I don't think anyone asked, I will do mine tomorrow morning as prep time has been limited by work
  3. M

    DAC Beachcroft video interview

    I think you still have a good chance of getting the AC as we received our PFOs on Friday! Fingers crossed for you :)
  4. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hello, do any one of you have any ideas as to the type of question Howard Kennedy are asking during the VI? I anticipate a question regarding our motivations to join the firm and a commercial awareness one but I'd be happy to hear from people who've gone through the process before! Many thanks
  5. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Stupid question but just checking, midnight on the 10th it's basically 23:59 on the 10th? not the day before? Thanks
  6. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I am as well and have told my manager I'd take a few hours off this afternoon/tomorrow morning to prep. They understand we are applying for TCs, that's part of the game really
  7. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I haven't so can't offer lots of advice, but as it's a phone interview you are able to have your notes etc, and even if you are not certain about an answer, speak with confidence, you'll do great!!
  8. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Saw everyone's VI invite for Howard Kennedy thinking, ok another rejection, but actually the invite was in my spam folder!!!
  9. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Got a rejection as well... I thought I had done well during this interview...
  10. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Currently checking my emails every 30 seconds ^^
  11. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    No sorry haha
  12. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you both, really helpful!
  13. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hello, I have a quick question, I wonder whether, in an application, it is better to use "unlawful" instead of "ultra vires". Ultra vires is obviously legal jargon and it fits better with my answer but at the same time I don't want it to sound too pretentious for lack of a better word. Many thanks!
  14. M

    DAC Beachcroft video interview

    Completely forgot about that ^^
  15. M

    DAC Beachcroft video interview

    Why do I feel like they're going to make us wait until COP Monday ? ^^
  16. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you Jessica!
  17. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hello, it's me again, I am currently working on the following question: When have you delivered a piece of work where quality was an important factor? As part of your answer, please describe why quality was important to you, what approaches you took to help you deliver and what you enjoyed...
  18. M

    DAC Beachcroft video interview

    Fingers crossed we all hear back this week! I have to say their email promised an "update" by the end of the month, it may simply be a further update on timescale … :/
  19. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey, for those who did the BLM VI (direct TC), do you have any idea as to when we'll hear back? Thanks
  20. M

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi, I just received an email confirming they have received my application, I last updated it on 19.05.2021.

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