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  1. Bea Ildem

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey Alice! I also did the FF AC a couple of years ago and made it to their Vac Scheme as a result. The structure is as @Noodles52 said. I would say in general they are looking for people to show a business/commercial awareness on the day. Many of the candidates had not done the GDL/LPC in my...
  2. Bea Ildem

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey, DM me! For some reason I can't direct message you.
  3. Bea Ildem

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back from Howard Kennedy after the VI? :rolleyes:
  4. Bea Ildem

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey, is this the AC for FF? If so, I have a few tips for you!
  5. Bea Ildem

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey! I did one of these a couple of years ago leading to my vac scheme with FF. As repetitive as it sounds - be yourself. The partner I had my telephone interview with was so pleasant and easy to talk to. It was mostly questions I already had to answer on the application as well. As long as you...
  6. Bea Ildem

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    A little late to the fur baby discussion but here is my sassy Cav Gypsy enjoying the nice weather during bank holiday! (Also on IG as gypsy.onthehill if anyone is interested in her daily adventures 😁)
  7. Bea Ildem

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    We're in similar situations here - I'm also a more 'mature' candidate and this is my third round, though don't have any TC offers as of yet. Honestly though, I have spoken with so many associates at different firms who did TCs at firms that they weren't 100% feeling, got the best out of their...
  8. Bea Ildem

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi Matt, They use the WG test.
  9. Bea Ildem

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi Marie, When I applied last year for the 2022 TC the process was as follows: Online app > online test > video interview > written task + AC. I am applying again this year and expecting a similar process. Hope this helps, Bea
  10. Bea Ildem

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Also applied to CRS and haven't heard back yet.
  11. Bea Ildem

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Also applied a few days pre-deadline and haven't heard anything. ?!
  12. Bea Ildem

    Welcome! Introduce yourself here :)

    Hello all! I am a bit late introducing myself, but my name is Bea and I am currently undertaking the LPC online at U Law. I completed a non-qualifying law degree from the Netherlands, went onto getting my Masters in IP at QMUL and GDL at U Law Bloomsbury. An interesting fact about me is that...

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