2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Jaysen]

Hey guys,

Please use this thread to discuss anything related to direct training contract applications for the 2020-21 application cycle. This can include everything from application and interview advice to hearing back from particular law firms.

Thanks,

Jaysen

 

[Polzovatel]

What are the TC seats with longest/shortest hours?

 

[Jessica Booker]

What are the TC seats with longest/shortest hours?

General rule is transactional seats (Corporate/PE/M&A/Finance) will have longer hours. Generally, the more international the firm or the department, the longer the hours too.

 

[Tcapplicant]

Does anyone know how long it takes for A&O to get back to you on the direct TC app?

 

[Andrew M]

One of my direct DC firms has pushed back recruitment for 2022 until June 2021 - so frustrating!

 

[Sam55]

One of my direct DC firms has pushed back recruitment for 2022 until June 2021 - so frustrating!

Which firm is that if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Andrew M]

Which firm is that if you don't mind me asking?

Brabners - a regional firm in the North West.

 

[LS12]

Anyone got advice for drafting the NRF cover letter?

 

[Florawilliams]

rejection from Slaughter and May direct application

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

rejection from Slaughter and May direct application

Ahh I'm sorry to hear that Can I ask when you applied?

 

[Florawilliams]

Ahh I'm sorry to hear that Can I ask when you applied?

Thanks and no worries! 19th Oct!

 

[ibs97]

Does anyone know how long it takes for A&O to get back to you on the direct TC app?

spoke to grad rec today and they said they prioritised vac schemes over TCs and haven't started interviewing for them yet but she said to expect to hear back in the next ~2 weeks or so

 

[Tcapplicant]

spoke to grad rec today and they said they prioritised vac schemes over TCs and haven't started interviewing for them yet but she said to expect to hear back in the next ~2 weeks or so

Thanks so much, makes sense!

 

[Sam55]

Has anyone heard back positively for Slaughters TC? Wondering if they’ve started to give out assessment centres yet

 

[Emily77]

Has anyone heard back positively for Slaughters TC? Wondering if they’ve started to give out assessment centres yet

I applied roughly 4 weeks ago and haven’t heard anything yet. I was on a virtual event with them today and graduate recruitment said they were in peak application season so it was taking them slightly longer to respond but we will hear from them as soon as possible!

Sorry, I know that doesn’t fully answer the question but just FYI.

 

[PhoebeL]

Has anyone heard back positively for Slaughters TC? Wondering if they’ve started to give out assessment centres yet

I got rejected last week, I applied early September

 

[Sara Hashlamoun]

Hello everyone,

Not sure if this is the right thread to ask this question, but I studied law in a EU country and I'm not sure if I can apply to law firms, will they consider me for TCs? I've never seen a trainee with an educational background from another country (just a few at Linklaters). Do you have any advice? Thank you!

 

[Fatima P.]

Hello everyone,

Not sure if this is the right thread to ask this question, but I studied law in a EU country and I'm not sure if I can apply to law firms, will they consider me for TCs? I've never seen a trainee with an educational background from another country (just a few at Linklaters). Do you have any advice? Thank you!

I believe you have to do the GDL

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hello everyone,

Not sure if this is the right thread to ask this question, but I studied law in a EU country and I'm not sure if I can apply to law firms, will they consider me for TCs? I've never seen a trainee with an educational background from another country (just a few at Linklaters). Do you have any advice? Thank you!

If you want to get in before 2024, then you'll need to do the GDL, you'll probably get some exemptions depending on what your law degree covered (e.g. EU law possibly).

However, as the GDL is on its way out, someone like you has an easier route in from 2021 onwards when the SQE comes in. Just something to think about and look into anyway.

 

[Sara Hashlamoun]

If you want to get in before 2024, then you'll need to do the GDL, you'll probably get some exemptions depending on what your law degree covered (e.g. EU law possibly).

However, as the GDL is on its way out, someone like you has an easier route in from 2021 onwards when the SQE comes in. Just something to think about and look into anyway.

Thank you for the answer!