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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    The one I raised the most with and I am most proud of is the one during highschool. I am 23 now so I wasn't really wanting to use it for anything more than showing it is something I have enjoyed doing for a long time. Is it still okay to use this one as a specific example? My other one I am...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    So I am writing this personal statement for a firm, and I have done various volunteering over the years from high school (which I wouldn't normally include but it is more to show this is a long standing passion of mine) to the present day for different charities. Do I need to specify how much...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Yep. I didn't apply in my second year of uni because I didn't think there was any point bc I wasn't good enough. To be honest, I still question whether or not there is any point now I'm graduating. I failed my A Levels after suffering from mental health issues (which I hate to disclose because I...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I applied to them before (last year, 14th July 2020) and didn't hear back until 28th October 2020 - this was just from the app stage, not any further. They seem to get quite backlogged with apps as I was told by their recruitment team they get about 4,000+ a year, so these might be old ones that...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    What kind of things have y'all been asked to do presentations on the AC days? I notice a lot of firms say you must do a presentation, and I figure you get told the topic on the day/just before. I was just curious as to what sort of topics y'all have been asked to present on
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    What happened to the joke that those who couldn't do maths went in to law?! I AM THAT PERSON. 🤣 🤣
  7. G

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    ...... There is a section on shapes and maths? 😨 *deletes Ashurst application*
  8. G

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you so much guys! I am going to write up a word document with the help of my mum to jog my memory about things I have done, and I think I do actually have a fairly decent list. I was just being hard on myself about it all!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you so much! I think you're right... I get it stuck in my head that it has to be these particular things (sports or charity work, etc), when it can really be anything. Thank you for your help ❤️
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I feel like I don't have enough things such as extra curricular activities, scholarships, achievements, etc. In fact, I have nothing for the last two! I don't know if its me just being hard on myself when looking at achievements and underselling myself? Does anyone have any examples of valid...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I think that's so naughty. I know they get a LOT of applications, but in my opinion they (and all other employers) should just email to say if you have been unsuccessful. We spend ages on an application, so an email template rejection doesn't feel like too much to ask, y'know? 🙃
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anyone who has applied to Freshfields - do you find their application form is weirdly glitchy? Especially the education section... I took my GCSEs and A Levels in England, and one second it asks me to give my subjects and grades, then it suddenly changes its mind?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    🤣just when I thought I had scarified everything!
  14. G

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Maybe this is what I need to try 😂 nothing but PFOs for me so far, so I am open to to try anything at this point 😂
  15. G

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    LOL can you imagine?! 🤣
  16. G

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I have realised that I don't really have a clue how to do a good application 😂
  17. G

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Now that you mention it, I agree! I didn't see anyone for London direct TC get any further either. It is what it is. I think I best start looking at other firms I'm interested in that are still open 😬
  18. G

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Got my PFO from Shoosmiths just now
  19. G

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I haven't heard anything either. Just checked my spam etc. I was really hoping it would be today as I have an interview tomorrow for a job, and I didn't want to stress about both things, or be reeling from disappointment of a PFO on the day of this job interview. Fingers crossed it will be...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    :o mine still says application 'completed' from when I submitted it. I hate all this waiting. Every time I get an email I get really nervous!

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