2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

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Holly

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Hi everyone, I am a career changer and (very) new to the application process. I have submitted the bulk of my applications but keen to submit one more to Charles Russell Speechly. The deadline is on Jan 31st. Their website does not provide any indication on whether or not applications are considered on a rolling basis. Has anyone heard if it is rolling or know whether it would be worthwhile submitting an application to them this week at this late stage.
People have said it’s non-rolling but honestly, even if it was rolling it’s always worth a try! Good luck! :)
 
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Tushar

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Great to know that people have been hearing back from Freshfields! Congratulations to those who have heard back.
Meanwhile, I'd be really thankful to anybody who'd be willing to share her/his successful personal statement with me so that I could get some idea as to where I went wrong. Thank you! :)
 
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castrooo

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Ahh interesting - most people that have heard back applied quite near the deadline. I applied in October so probably will be waiting a while lol
I applied on the 6th of January (so a day before the deadline) but am still waiting to hear back. I think they started reviewing the applications that were submitted on deadline day first, hopefully we will hear back soon :)
 
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Jacob Miller

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    Hi everyone, I am a career changer and (very) new to the application process. I have submitted the bulk of my applications but keen to submit one more to Charles Russell Speechly. The deadline is on Jan 31st. Their website does not provide any indication on whether or not applications are considered on a rolling basis. Has anyone heard if it is rolling or know whether it would be worthwhile submitting an application to them this week at this late stage.

    Hi, the above thread may be able to help. What I would say is that the 31st is still a decent time away and you'll never win the lottery if you don't buy a ticket!
     
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    PF'noooo!

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    Hi, the above thread may be able to help. What I would say is that the 31st is still a decent time away and you'll never win the lottery if you don't buy a ticket!
    Thank you and yes you are right!!
     

    JayC

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    I applied on the deadline and have not heard back - assuming that's a PFO? Odd that they would review in reverse order of submission though
     

    theTC_girl

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    Hi everyone, I am a career changer and (very) new to the application process. I have submitted the bulk of my applications but keen to submit one more to Charles Russell Speechly. The deadline is on Jan 31st. Their website does not provide any indication on whether or not applications are considered on a rolling basis. Has anyone heard if it is rolling or know whether it would be worthwhile submitting an application to them this week at this late stage.
    It is non rolling. Attended an insight evening with them where this was mentioned.
     
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