2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[sm2020]

Has anyone heard anything from Ashurst? I applied on 16th March and literally haven’t heard a thing since completing the online tests

 

[Lohana]

Hi guys about to submit my Addleshaw Goddard Direct TC app for the London office - but just wanted to know - is AG known for making any direct tc offers? Or does the firm mainly take its trainees from its vac scheme. Dont want to seem like I wasted an app

 

[Lawsm21]

Does anyone have any tips for situation-style questions in an interview? Would be v grateful for any insight!

 

[Jacob Miller]

I'm not sure if this is the right thread but if the application asks you to describe a covid related legal issue and how it has impacted the legal sector, does discussing the impact of covid on future remote working plans qualify?

I wouldn't consider this as a legal issue, no.

Think about the sorts of legal challenges created by covid - a lot of these are going to be in things like commercial contracts, employment issues, tax issues, insurance (eg the landmark business interruption insurance case etc)... these are all challenges where there are legal concerns at their very core. I would also give some consideration to practice areas which are particularly relevant to the firm you're applying to and where these issues may dovetail with the firm's work.

 

[Jacob Miller]

Does anyone have any tips for situation-style questions in an interview? Would be v grateful for any insight!

Have a look at my Definitive Guide to Law Firm Interviews, accessible via the link in my signature

 

[Jacob Miller]

What are firms looking for in group exercises? An individual in my group wouldn't stop talking and barely allowed anyone else to speak!

They're certainly not looking for that! Don't worry though, you won't be judged negatively for not contributing if it was impossible for you to contribute.

Have a wee read of my Definitive Guide to Assessed Negotiations, available via the link in my signature, for a discussion of team dynamics in assessed group tasks.

 

[Jacob Miller]

Hi guys about to submit my Addleshaw Goddard Direct TC app for the London office - but just wanted to know - is AG known for making any direct tc offers? Or does the firm mainly take its trainees from its vac scheme. Dont want to seem like I wasted an app

If you've put the time and effort into creating it, send it off! It would be cutting your nose off to spite your face otherwise.

I cant speak for AG personally, but, generally, if firms think you're strong enough, then they will make you an offer regardless of how you apply. Yes, there are some broad-brush trends, but these don't replace the idea that the best candidates will be offered the best positions!

 

[Lawsm21]

Have a look at my Definitive Guide to Law Firm Interviews, accessible via the link in my signature

This is super super helpful! Thanks so much!!

 

[SD]

Hi, the slots available were from the 9th to 12th August - I got the email yesterday afternoon so hopefully you'll get your soon! 🤞

Hi there! Could I please ask how long Freshfields took to come back to you after the Watson Glaser? Thank you!

 

[BiancaM]

Has anyone heard anything from Ashurst? I applied on 16th March and literally haven’t heard a thing since completing the online tests

i applied on 25 june and updated grad recruitment about my grades a few days ago. they said they are currently reviewing apps and will be in contact in due course. elusive😵

 

[M777]

Should I lose hope for freshfields? Have heard nothing!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Should I lose hope for freshfields? Have heard nothing!

No - its still pretty early in the grand scheme of things.

 

[sm2020]

Should I lose hope for freshfields? Have heard nothing!

I haven't even been invited to WG yet - applied on 2nd July. When did you apply?

 

[AW_08]

I haven't even been invited to WG yet - applied on 2nd July. When did you apply?

I applied on the 13th July and I've not heard anything since! My application was updated on the 19th July so not too sure what this means

 

[SS1]

Hi there! Could I please ask how long Freshfields took to come back to you after the Watson Glaser? Thank you!

Hi - about a week.

 

[BiancaM]

freshfields says they do not recruit on a rolling basis so screening starts on 15 july. how have people been sent wg already🤯 did i get binned

 

[AW_08]

has anyone heard from white & case?

 

[Jessica Booker]

freshfields says they do not recruit on a rolling basis so screening starts on 15 july. how have people been sent wg already🤯 did i get binned

They probably have over 1,000 applications to review, which is easily 90 hours of screening. So it isn’t surprising to hear back at this stage.

 

[SD]

Hi - about a week.

Super - thanks!

 

[John Travoni]

Does anyone know when A&O open their winter VC?