2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[JasmineWalters]

Anyone heard from Bristows post-VI?

Yes, just got first round interview invite this morning

 

[Lawyerwithadream]

Hi @Jessica Booker if I am not able to take part in a VS I was offered due to a family emergency, is it possible to be fast tracked to a TC interview?

 

[CK74]

Anyone heard back from CC post AC yet?

Hey - they told us at the beginning of mine (5th Feb) that we'd hear in the week commencing 15th Feb! Good luck

 

[CK74]

Also haven't heard anything from Linklaters or FF post-app (no WG for FF and portal updated a couple of weeks ago)! Not loving the wait this year lol

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi @Jessica Booker if I am not able to take part in a VS I was offered due to a family emergency, is it possible to be fast tracked to a TC interview?

Not necessarily. You would need to speak to the firm about it should that happen at the time.

 

[Lawyerwithadream]

Not necessarily. You would need to speak to the firm about it should that happen at the time.

Thank you very much

 

[websterl]

Hi all, I'm just posting on a couple of a threads in case anyone is interested. As I've come to the end of my TC journey, I am now looking to sell quite a few of texts second-hand at reasonable prices that definitely helped me.

- All You Need to Know About The City by Christopher Stoakes
- All You Need to Know About Commercial Awareness by Christopher Stoakes
- Critical Thinking Skills by Stella Cottrell
- Commercial Law Handbook by CityCareerSeries
- Application Handbook by CityCareer Series
- The Quick and Complete Guide to a Winning Interview by Thea Kelley
- Numerical Reasoning Tests by Heidi Smith
- Brilliant Answers to Tough Interview Questions by Susan Hodgson
- Practice & Pass Professional Numeracy Test by Alan Redman
- Numerical Reasoning Tests by how2become
- Critical Thinking Tests by how2become
- Bar Course Aptitude Tests by how2become (really good practice for the WG)
- Training Contract Handbook - CityCareerSeries

As you can see I went completely overboard on Amazon! I hope this is okay to post on this forum - I was going to advertise on my former uni group, but thought I'd try here first, as preparation for applications and interviews can be quite pricey and this is the right audience! I am also happy to answer any questions about my interview preparation/application tips. Please message me for a complete list and I'll respond on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Hi all!

Rejection from NRF a week or so back for the direct TC.

I received an invite a week or so back also for the Freshfields WG. Has anyone heard back post-WG?

Thanks!

 

[applicantmp]

Anyone heard back from Taylor Wessing after Skyrise city?

 

[John Travoni]

PFO from Mayer Brown, post online tests. Have been waiting for this email tbh

I still haven’t received any word from Mayer Brown post online tests

 

[Naomi U]

Hi all, I just had a thought and would very much appreciate any thoughts. If I’m listing the open days I’ve attended in the work experience section of an application form, will it look bad if I list firms which are quite different than the firm I’m applying to?

Edited to add: I have also attended an open evening with this firm, which I intend to talk about in greater detail.

Hiya!
I agree with the above comments. I don't see anything wrong with this at all, if anything attending a variety of open days provides you with a very broad insight into the legal industry meaning you're in a better place to distinguish between firms and express a true & specific interest in the firm you are applying to.

 

[ilovetheDLR]

Hi all - If I've got some vac scheme offers and I'm still applying for TCs, should I list the vacation schemes that I have coming up in the work experience section for the direct TC app? I guess I ask this to clarify two things:

1. Do I have to disclose my vs offers?
2. If I do mention them, will it be looked at (dis)favourably?

Would appreciate any advice and insights (@Jessica Booker or anyone who has been in similar situations before!)

 

[LeilaScott]

Does Baker McKenzie recruit from Direct TCs or not really?

 

[LS12]

Does Baker McKenzie recruit from Direct TCs or not really?

Yeah they do - one of the firms who recruit a good amount that way

 

[LeilaScott]

Yeah they do - one of the firms who recruit a good amount that way

oh amazing! cheers!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Does Baker McKenzie recruit from Direct TCs or not really?

I am hoping so as I am about to submit an application to them soon. I mean they do but it depends on how many people they recruit on vacation scheme.

 

[Dheepa]

Hi all - If I've got some vac scheme offers and I'm still applying for TCs, should I list the vacation schemes that I have coming up in the work experience section for the direct TC app? I guess I ask this to clarify two things:

1. Do I have to disclose my vs offers?
2. If I do mention them, will it be looked at (dis)favourably?

Would appreciate any advice and insights (@Jessica Booker or anyone who has been in similar situations before!)

You don't have to disclose your VS offers, but I would recommend doing it because if anything it shows you're a standout candidate with clear commitment to the career. It definitely won't be looked upon unfavourably. I listed all my upcoming VS-es in my direct TC apps and got past the app stage for some with no issues.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi all - If I've got some vac scheme offers and I'm still applying for TCs, should I list the vacation schemes that I have coming up in the work experience section for the direct TC app? I guess I ask this to clarify two things:

1. Do I have to disclose my vs offers?
2. If I do mention them, will it be looked at (dis)favourably?

Would appreciate any advice and insights (@Jessica Booker or anyone who has been in similar situations before!)

You don’t have to. But it seems silly to not include them when it shows a lot of positives than it doesn’t negative.

The only reason I would suggest you didn’t, is if they were very different firms - eg a small immigration specific firm in Northumbria, and you are applying for major full service firm in London.

 

[Oxdart]

Links TC offer!

 

[Chloe L]

Links TC offer!

Congrats!