2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Amy_22]

Has anyone that applied for the BCLP TC completed the online tests yet? I thought they were rolling so applied in November but haven't heard anything since.

 

[kls]

Just doing the Stephenson Harwood application and the last question is 'Are there any other particular matters you wish to mention?' and then suggests, reasonable adjustments, career changers, gap year or 'do you have any additional information that you have not included elsewhere in the form that the interviewer should be aware of?'. I don't need adjustments, am not a career changer, didn't do a gap year (although i did do a year abroad but have already talked about that on the application) so wasn't sure what to put and if i needed to put anything at all - wondered if anyone could help

 

[Jessica Booker]

Just doing the Stephenson Harwood application and the last question is 'Are there any other particular matters you wish to mention?' and then suggests, reasonable adjustments, career changers, gap year or 'do you have any additional information that you have not included elsewhere in the form that the interviewer should be aware of?'. I don't need adjustments, am not a career changer, didn't do a gap year (although i did do a year abroad but have already talked about that on the application) so wasn't sure what to put and if i needed to put anything at all - wondered if anyone could help

You don’t need to put anything there but is there anything you haven’t been asked elsewhere in the application that you wish you had the opportunity to present?

 

[tractor12]

Just doing the Stephenson Harwood application and the last question is 'Are there any other particular matters you wish to mention?' and then suggests, reasonable adjustments, career changers, gap year or 'do you have any additional information that you have not included elsewhere in the form that the interviewer should be aware of?'. I don't need adjustments, am not a career changer, didn't do a gap year (although i did do a year abroad but have already talked about that on the application) so wasn't sure what to put and if i needed to put anything at all - wondered if anyone could help

I left it blank and got through to the next stage.

 

[kls]

You don’t need to put anything there but is there anything you haven’t been asked elsewhere in the application that you wish you had the opportunity to present?

I can't think of anything in particular but if I do I shall put it here! Thank you so much

I left it blank and got through to the next stage.

Okay brilliant thank you so much!

 

[Jessica Booker]

I can't think of anything in particular but if I do I shall put it here! Thank you so much

Okay brilliant thank you so much!

Don’t worry about it if you haven’t got anything to mention. It’s fine to leave it blank.

 

[GR]

I was just wondering if anyone was still waiting to hear back from Slaughter and May? They emailed me back in January for clarification on my grades and I still haven't heard anything from them.

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Did my WG for Freshfields a few weeks ago now. Got my results back and I did pretty poorly lol. But, my portal hasn't updated since being issued the WG?

Completed – Updated: Jan 29, 2021

Anyone else in a similar or same boat?

 

[Emily K]

Did my WG for Freshfields a few weeks ago now. Got my results back and I did pretty poorly lol. But, my portal hasn't updated since being issued the WG?

Completed – Updated: Jan 29, 2021

Anyone else in a similar or same boat?

Same position, my portal was also last updated on the day I was sent the WG (4th Feb). Guess we'll just have to wait and see!

 

[Celestie]

Did my WG for Freshfields a few weeks ago now. Got my results back and I did pretty poorly lol. But, my portal hasn't updated since being issued the WG?

Completed – Updated: Jan 29, 2021

Anyone else in a similar or same boat?

I am not asking for my results back cause I don't like stressing myself out but I know myself and a few other people are in the same position as you - I suspect the firm is doing this via batches?

 

[tractor12]

Did my WG for Freshfields a few weeks ago now. Got my results back and I did pretty poorly lol. But, my portal hasn't updated since being issued the WG?

Completed – Updated: Jan 29, 2021

Anyone else in a similar or same boat?

Exactly same position. Did terribly in the WG, hopefully we still have a chance!

 

[futuretraineecity]

I am not asking for my results back cause I don't like stressing myself out but I know myself and a few other people are in the same position as you - I suspect the firm is doing this via batches?

I believe they only had about 10 interview slots when I booked so maybe they’ll invite the next batch once those are done

 

[Celestie]

I believe they only had about 10 interview slots when I booked so maybe they’ll invite the next batch once those are done

Yeah it may work like that.

It would be silly not to think they don't have a method considering they will probs have around 1k applications - they will need to find a method around it.

 

[josemourinho]

I was just wondering if anyone was still waiting to hear back from Slaughter and May? They emailed me back in January for clarification on my grades and I still haven't heard anything from them.

I applied in early December and still haven't heard. I know of people who have TCs there who last year didn't get a response for 3 months or more after sending in direct TC apps. I think just have to be patient with them!

 

[GR]

I applied in early December and still haven't heard. I know of people who have TCs there who last year didn't get a response for 3 months or more after sending in direct TC apps. I think just have to be patient with them!

ah thank you!

 

[Manifesting]

Freshfields AC!!!!!!!! This is my first interview this cycle and so my voice is already gone from all my screaming!!!! For context, I applied on the deadline, had my first portal update a month after and WG invite a few days later. The test was my Valentine. And heard back a few hours ago!

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Freshfields AC!!!!!!!! This is my first interview this cycle and so my voice is already gone from all my screaming!!!! For context, I applied on the deadline, had my first portal update a month after and WG invite a few days later. The test was my Valentine. And heard back a few hours ago!

Well done!!!!

Hope it all goes well!

 

[josemourinho]

Does anyone have any insight about directly applying for a TC at a firm which rejected you for the vac scheme? In my rejection email they said that I reached the final shortlist but I was 'pipped to the post'. Would you guys advise going for the TC anyway? I feel a bit apprehensive about it since if I wasn't good enough for the VS why would I be good enough for the TC? And what kind of things would you do to make the application stronger?

 

[Holly]

Does anyone have any insight about directly applying for a TC at a firm which rejected you for the vac scheme? In my rejection email they said that I reached the final shortlist but I was 'pipped to the post'. Would you guys advise going for the TC anyway? I feel a bit apprehensive about it since if I wasn't good enough for the VS why would I be good enough for the TC? And what kind of things would you do to make the application stronger?

I think it depends on the firm. Some firms are happy for you to reapply generally, some are happy for you to reapply specifically for the TC and some don’t let you apply if unsuccessful at VS interview.

If they don’t have a policy stopping you from reapplying to TC, I think you might as well try. You may have developed your skills and experience since your VS interview. Hopefully the feedback post VS interview will also make you better prepared for a TC interview

Good luck

 

[Deleted member 8227]

I was wondering if anyone knows if I withdraw my current Freshfields TC application, can I apply for the summer cycle? I know it was a terrible application and I haven't got a WG invite yet but don't know if I can reapply within the same cycle.