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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I'm currently in the process of applying for another TC, this time at an independent firm rather than an international. The questions they ask are similar/the same as others I have answered in other applications, but they only allow for 800 characters max. Do I go quality with my answers and...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Considering it was the 31st to hear back regardless of the year applied for, I would say end of the week is perfectly fine! I'm not holding out much, but I have a couple I need to chase up as well.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Literally nothing, but I think others have received offers already. Annoying when they don't bother to tell others in the time they agreed.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Literally nothing either. I assume unsuccess at this stage.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Does anyone have any info on Myersons? Totally out of the blue that I discovered them through a recruiter of the firm connecting with me on LI. They’re based near Manchester and have a sector that I want to specialise in, & still taking applications for 2023 TC’s. I’m having a chat on Monday...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Ahh fair enough, I also applied in May (or end of April I think) so I assume I was unsuccessful. Nevermind, thank you for the update!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    How long ago did you hear from them? Slightly confusing as they didn't say anyone was doing interviews or whatever until this month, even though their deadline was May.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard from Akin Gump, Gibson Dunn, White & Case or Harbottle and Lewis? My remaining firms before this cycle is finished. Thanks in advance
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Ohh okay! Maybe that’s why I was confused with my application as I only knew them as GD. Thanks for that 😊
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Strange! Perhaps their site is a different name? I applied when it was Gibson Dunn, now they seem to have a third name! Just curious 😊
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Just a quick one - I assume Gibson Dunn have very recently merged? I'm just going through my remaining applications to hear from, and they've suddenly had a name change lol
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I think overall, despite not getting a TC, I do think the interview went well. I'm yet to hear back my full feedback report, but overall I think it was a case of that they couldn't offer everyone, and had to eliminate the weakest, even if it was only marginal. I'm sure once I get the feedback...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Can’t really prepare too much in advance if I’m honest! You’ll receive the tasks on the day as you do them, but there’ll be a solo presentation, a group presentation, written task and interview. The written task really isn’t tooo bad (I have zero legal education and passed the AC fine) so it’s...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Really depends. Some take on applications from September the year before they close, some only have a two/three month period for submissions.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I agree. I'm actually off to a PG open day at the campus next week, so I'll be sure to ask about opportunities there!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    For sure, I was struggling to find anything entry-level. I do currently work, but I suppose I was considering the feedback I had in that having some work experience would help with future prospects.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Just a question about work experience. After my rejection post-interview for a TC, I'm genuinely interested to learn about what part time roles I should be looking for to up my chances for next year. I have almost 7 years of work experience in different fields, but nothing specific to law. I...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    lmao same, although I did find their email pretty helpful in way of what they look for exactly. Not many firms do that, even if it is a general email for everyone.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you for this! I had a feeling they may have done, but it was rather confusing to work out.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you! I really appreciate it :) I'm looking for work in media/entertainment, so smaller/niche or mid-tier's that provide experience in that realm. Usually with a far smaller trainee take each year, but the larger US firms never really appealed to me!

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