2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Asbi]

Thanks everyone for all the answers! Really appreciate it

 

[Anon 11031]

Ahh didnt think about this one - added it to my list just in case. Also happy birthday for yesterday 🙂

Thank you! ❤️ Also, no worries - it was a bit of a difficult one.

I focused on a conflict between me and someone at work, which was in a team meeting. I talked about arranging a 1-to-1 chat with the person afterwards and asking him for feedback on my behaviour, telling him what I thought of his behaviour and talking about the ways we could best adapt to fit each other's communication style in future. Basically rounded it off on the fact that this situation helped me realise the importance of flexing communication style to best fit an audience/client etc.

Just in case you needed an example, I found it quite tricky. ☺️

 

[LeilaScott]

I just finished finals - are there still direct TCs open to apply to ??

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I just finished finals - are there still direct TCs open to apply to ??

Plenty - most firms don't close until later this month or some point in July.

 

[Anon 11031]

I just finished finals - are there still direct TCs open to apply to ??

Yep, there's some that close at the end of July...Addleshaw's etc!

 

[Asbi]

Thank you! ❤️ Also, no worries - it was a bit of a difficult one.

I focused on a conflict between me and someone at work, which was in a team meeting. I talked about arranging a 1-to-1 chat with the person afterwards and asking him for feedback on my behaviour, telling him what I thought of his behaviour and talking about the ways we could best adapt to fit each other's communication style in future. Basically rounded it off on the fact that this situation helped me realise the importance of flexing communication style to best fit an audience/client etc.

Just in case you needed an example, I found it quite tricky. ☺️

Thank you i was struggling. I will use something similar. Really appreciate all the advice

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

I just finished finals - are there still direct TCs open to apply to ??

Yes, there's a quite a number of firms! AG, Ashurst, Macfarlanes, Travers Smith etc...
You probably know this website already, but I use lawcareers to keep track of deadlines https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/TrainingContractDeadlines

 

[Legal_Eagle91]

Hi,
just wondering if anyone applied to Fieldfisher (2023 intake) ? and how long do you have to wait for the online test invite ?
Am waiting almost a week now shall I email grad rec 😅

 

[Anon 11031]

Hi,
just wondering if anyone applied to Fieldfisher (2023 intake) ? and how long do you have to wait for the online test invite ?
Am waiting almost a week now shall I email grad rec 😅

I think mine came within 24-48 hours. I would drop them an email!

 

[Legal_Eagle91]

I think mine came within 24-48 hours. I would drop them an email!

Thanks ! and yes i just emailed them

 

[Anon 11031]

Thanks ! and yes i just emailed them

They're super nice and they get back to you pretty quickly ☺️

 

[Legal_Eagle91]

They're super nice and they get back to you pretty quickly ☺️

Thanks ! just emailed them. Hope they get back to me tmr
if you don't mind, am just wondering if you applied for 2022 or 2023 intake?

 

[Anon 11031]

Thanks ! just emailed them. Hope they get back to me tmr
if you don't mind, am just wondering if you applied for 2022 or 2023 intake?

2022 but the Manchester intake is for both, so it just made you select a year of preference somewhere on the application!

 

[Legal_Eagle91]

2022 but the Manchester intake is for both, so it just made you select a year of preference somewhere on the application!

Thank you v much

 

[NikkiT]

AC invite from Fieldfisher

Congrats! Is this for 2022 or 2023?

 

[NikkiT]

Does anyone know whether everyone gets the tests invites for Fieldfisher?

Congrats! Was this for 2022 or 2023?

 

[JoeyTr]

19 rejections later ... I'm taking a much needed mental health break from applications

 

[Anon 11031]

Congrats! Was this for 2022 or 2023?

2022

 

[Anon 11031]

Looks like everyone will probably be hearing from Shoosmiths today and tomorrow!

 

[Lisa Lowe]

Is anyone still waiting to hear from BCLP for direct TC?