Nothing from orrick other than the confirmation of application email, glad to see I’m not the only one still waiting to hear.
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
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Hi @Jessica Booker, for video interviews I tend to practice with a timer and eventually learn my answers by heart. If the questions are the same as the ones I rehearsed I may sound a bit unnatural or not spontaneous, do you know if this is something that is taken into account when assessing VIs?
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Anyone else feeling like the competition this year is stronger than ever?
Sadly this is a fairly normal occurrence with US firms with small trainee intakes so I wouldn't be surprised and would always recommend people apply for the vac scheme if they can for this reason
Yeah, I totally get that. Although, I did ask around some Future Trainees and Trainees at the firm and it wasn't unusual for Covington to hire at least 2-3 people from the Direct TC route (out of a cohort of 9).Sadly this is a fairly normal occurrence with US firms with small trainee intakes so I wouldn't be surprised and would always recommend people apply for the vac scheme if they can for this reason
I do think it's very unethical for firms to continue having their application portals open when they're aware / sure / confirmed that all VSers will be getting their TCs.
Ah well! Onto another cycle I suppose
Thank you, that's really helpful, I think it may be one of the reasons I haven't converted as many as my VIs as I could have.
Just had my Morgan Lewis interview - it is definitely quite straightforward and she is really nice so it's not something to stress over. I'd say just prep the usual why law etc, and look at some basic competency questions. Good luck!
Ah I see! Well, in that case, it might be worth giving Covington a call or an email just to see if they have any TC places open?Yeah, I totally get that. Although, I did ask around some Future Trainees and Trainees at the firm and it wasn't unusual for Covington to hire at least 2-3 people from the Direct TC route (out of a cohort of 9).
I do think it's very unethical for firms to continue having their application portals open when they're aware / sure / confirmed that all VSers will be getting their TCs.
Ah well! Onto another cycle I suppose
But I completely understand your frustration and totally agree that if a position has been filled, firms should take down the portal for this reason.
Hi all! Does anyone know if Stephenson Harwood has filled all their TC slots (through their VS) or if it is worth applying still?
at this stage is there any real point in applying to addleshaw goddard? have they probably filled all spaces already?
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