Anyone else not heard back from Kennedys, or is it just me... 😧
2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
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Hi there, new to TCLA and also going mad waiting for FF... Haven't been sent a WG despite receiving one almost immediately last cycle. I'm a post-grad so nothing's changed bar my work experience sections. Any idea as to why I haven't received a WG yet? Is it likely due to increased competition this year or something else?
My theory is that they are still working through the vac scheme apps and will get back to all TC applicants shortly.
After quite a wait, VI for Kennedys (Manchester TC 2022)
Thanks, I hope so, but I'm not feeling so positive! When did you apply?My theory is that they are still working through the vac scheme apps and will get back to all TC applicants shortly.
Congratulations! Same as me! I had lost all hope so was a pleasant surprise ☺️
I am in the exact same position (plus I have additional work experience since last year, so I found it odd that I still haven't received a WG this year). I applied for direct TC on 12/12/2020 and it was last updated 15/12/2020. I worried that they just forgot about my application
As mentioned, there's no need to really link this to the firm etc. I've answered this question and similar questions ("Introduce us to something you're passionate about" etc) before and I've always just approached them with honesty and transparency. I tend to pick fairly left-field examples, too - I tend to find that these are more authentic than particularly mainstream/ cliche examples when you're answering them but honestly just choose something that genuinely excites/ inspires you and you should have no difficulty communicating this. In terms of number of points you raise as to why, I would tend to explore two in depth rather than 3 briefly but this is a matter of preferenceHey all, I am applying for the Baker McKenzie direct TC and just wanted to get an idea of how people are structuring responses to the 'Tell us about something - anything - that excites and inspires you.' question or how you think it should be structured? It's 300 words so I was thinking of starting with a brief introduction of my chosen topic, 3 key points about why it inspires/ excites me, and then following it with a link back to the firm and discussion of the transferrable skills? However, I wondered if there is any need at all to link it back to the firm?
I got to the AC last year so really want to put myself in good stead to get there again! Thanks in advance for your help
Hogan Lovells really meant it when they said March/April 😔🥺
Did you ever get a response to this email, I asked for mine too but have heard nothing.
No I haven’t had a response which is really annoying as I want to find out!! I’ll let you know as soon as I hear anything 😊
Yes, that's also my fear!I am in the exact same position (plus I have additional work experience since last year, so I found it odd that I still haven't received a WG this year). I applied for direct TC on 12/12/2020 and it was last updated 15/12/2020. I worried that they just forgot about my application
Ah, okay, because I applied on the deadline I thought the delay in sending the WG might just be because of that, but you applied around the same time and received the WG... So not feeling grrrreatttt...
Finally got the Freshfields direct TC rejection applied near the deadline, didn’t even get the WG 🥲
Same, rejection just came through!
My FF rejection just came through too
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