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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Brabners - a regional firm in the North West.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    One of my direct DC firms has pushed back recruitment for 2022 until June 2021 - so frustrating!
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    Shoosmiths Insight Evening

    I think most (if not all) applicants get invited, so it shouldn't matter too much either way. Being more specific would be good practice for later, more competitive applications though.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    My guess would be that it is what Word has suggested as an alternative to like/enjoy. :D
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    Common mistakes on application forms.....

    Wait - name dropping is bad? I thought we were supposed to be using interactions as evidence to support our applications?
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    DLA Piper Application

    Ugh this character limit was so annoying! I feel like they should have made it clear, instead of saying 250 words. I feel like I had to completely butcher my answer for it to fit...
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    Mills & Reeve Application Question

    I much preferred their commercial awareness question last year (a business development which impacts us). This one feels like it's going to be tough to do well in 250 words...
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    why do you actually want to work in commercial law? (honest)

    The thing is, I worked in hospitality management before deciding to go to University as a matter student. In my previous jobs, I've had to give up my life and break my back for an absolute fraction of the money a commercial lawyer gets, and with none of the intellectual stimulation either. For...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I agree - there really is no prescribed journey. I'm 30 and in my final year at University, after having spent most my adult life working in hospitality. I would like to think that our different backgrounds and struggles are what make us unique, both personally and professionally.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thank you! I'm used to there being more of a "how does this impact our clients" slant on these kinds of questions.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Looking for some help with a question please! "Think of a current commercial issue that has recently attracted your attention. Why does this interest you and why do you consider it to be significant?" The wording of it is making me doubt myself... Should I be explicitly linking the commercial...
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    Three Free Application Reviews!!!

    Yes please - that would be awesome!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I guess it depends on the office and how many places they have left. Good luck though - got my fingers crossed for you!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I don't have numbers but I know from speaking to grad rec and trainees that the vast majority of TCs are offered to vac schemers. I haven't actually seen anybody from this direct TC cycle say that they have been invited to an AC, unless they're keeping it to themselves. There does seem to be...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I tend to use both Chambers & Partners and Legal500. If you look through the tiered practice areas on Legal500 for a firm, you'll likely see that Litigation comes up frequently as a specific practice area (e.g. Banking & Finance Litigation, Commercial Litigation, ) or within the description of...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    That's amazing news - well done!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Just noticed I also received a rejection for Manchester on Wednesday. Bit gutted, given how much time I put into this one, and how many experiences I've had with the firm. But I know from LinkedIn that they've already filled a lot of their TC spots through the vac scheme. So hey ho!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Manchester!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Ah gotcha! Which office have you guys applied for? Good luck :-)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Oh really? I definitely haven't had one. =/

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