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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anyone else not heard back from Kennedys, or is it just me... 😧
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    KENNEDYS SQE TRAINING PROGRAMME

    Maybe it's due to the overlap with the old-route training contract next year and they wanted a clean transition between the two?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I'm afraid not, they gave no more details beyond 'due to Covid-19' - I just knew they were due to open October 2nd and didn't, so made an enquiry.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi all, in case anyone was wondering Fieldfisher have postponed their 2023 recruitment until next summer (ie summer 2021).
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Oh don't worry, it was only after I'd sent them one that I got the email! Glad I'm not the only one in this boat! Fingers crossed we hear some good news soon...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey guys, is anyone else still in the application process for Ashurst 2022 training contracts? I just received an update email saying I’d receive a further update in the next month... thought I had been rejected after so long had passed!!
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    SQE - general discussion

    Hi Jessica, Sorry if I'm being slow, but I don't understand why the 2024 intake will be the first intake where the SQE will come in, if the first SQE exams are Jan 2022? Surely trainees can sit SQE1 in Jan 2022 and start a training contract in Septemebr 2022 (in theory) or at the very least...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hello, I went through a similar application process as a paralegal. Definitely know the success profiles, particularly the civil service behaviours (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles) as this will be what you are assessed on. There will be strength-based and...
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    GDL vs SQE?

    Hello! I have done the GDL and was considering going down the SQE route as I am accruing legal work experience. I know for the SQE, you can perform the steps in any order i.e. work experience then exams, or vice versa. Can work experience count for anything at all on the LPC route to...
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    Hill Dickinson 2019/2020 application

    Hello, has anyone heard anything further for direct applications?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hello, I’m a paralegal in GLP - interviews are now based on the Civil Service success profiles - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles . The interview will be very scripted and based on the behaviours and competencies shown in the success profiles. I would recommend having...
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    Hill Dickinson 2019/2020 application

    That's super odd. Hopefully we will hear soon. Not hopeful though, if they've already filled the majority of their spaces using the vac scheme?!
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    Hill Dickinson 2019/2020 application

    I also haven't heard anything, for the direct application route.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Same here... hmmm definitely a trend here. I wonder whether they’ve reduced the number of direct training contracts available due to COVID. We can tell ourselves that anyway, if it makes us feel better :D
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I haven't heard anything at all either!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Agreed, well done all! Assume this was from the vac scheme? I haven’t heard of any direct route assessment centres taking place but could be wrong!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hello! I’m currently a paralegal for GLP and I imagine what they are looking for is as Jessica says more about your interest in the work. Express why you are interested in government work, doing things like drafting bills and shaping policy. It’s very different to law firms, as lawyers’ clients...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi all, has anyone heard back from Ashurst recently? I haven't heard since an email in February when I was told I would hear back shortly. I have since sent a follow-up email with no response, so assuming grad recruitment team is either heavily reduced workforce or furloughed. Thanks!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I haven’t had a telephone interview, and didn’t get a holding email! Eeek. Hopefully I will hear something soon.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Only an invitation to WG test. Other than that, not a peep - but they did send a message upon submission: Just to let you know that we recruit for our Training Contracts over the summer, so please do not expect any immediate updates on your application. We will update you as soon as there is a...

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