2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Eliana]

You don’t have to necessarily declare it, unless you are looking to start a sponsored course with the firm in question in September (assuming you might not have results by then).

It sounds like they will be recorded as first sittings, which is really what firms care about.

Yeah I won't be starting a sponsored course this Sept, but I know there's a Q in some apps which says 'do you feel as though your exam performance has been adversely affected in some way' (or something of the equivalent), would I need to disclose it there?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Yeah I won't be starting a sponsored course this Sept, but I know there's a Q in some apps which says 'do you feel as though your exam performance has been adversely affected in some way' (or something of the equivalent), would I need to disclose it there?

Only if you think the circumstances impacted either the exams you took in May or in August. Obviously, if you did well in the assessments, then there is no need to disclose. It would only be if they are resits that you would need to disclose it.

 

[Eliana]

Only if you think the circumstances impacted either the exams you took in May or in August. Obviously, if you did well in the assessments, then there is no need to disclose. It would only be if they are resits that you would need to disclose it.

Thank you!

 

[jan28]

hi guys, i submitted my bclp app today but the confirmation email didn't mention anything about tests? if this is normally the case, how long is the wait for the tests? just trying to map out my weeks ahead because of exams/deadlines etc. TIA x

 

[Jacob Miller]

hi guys, i submitted my bclp app today but the confirmation email didn't mention anything about tests? if this is normally the case, how long is the wait for the tests? just trying to map out my weeks ahead because of exams/deadlines etc. TIA x

I can't speak for the tests side of things, but check your application portal if you didn't get a confirmation email as it may just update there without sending further emails.

 

[jan28]

I can't speak for the tests side of things, but check your application portal if you didn't get a confirmation email as it may just update there without sending further emails.

thank you jacob i have received a confirmation email but it just doesn't say anything about the tests as usually they tell us to expect an email with links etc. no worries, I'll just be patient and wait

 

[Jacob Miller]

thank you jacob i have received a confirmation email but it just doesn't say anything about the tests as usually they tell us to expect an email with links etc. no worries, I'll just be patient and wait

Sorry I've just re-read your initial post and realised I was reading it as if you'd asked "do I need to worry about no confirmation emails?" - I'm on a different planet today... more coffee required!!!

 

[annaliseleech]

Applied for the Fieldfisher TC and they sent me the test within like 2 hours - don't know if that's a good or bad sign 😬😬

have you heard back from them after your test?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Sorry I've just re-read your initial post and realised I was reading it as if you'd asked "do I need to worry about no confirmation emails?" - I'm on a different planet today... more coffee required!!!

I went off coffee for 4 days then went back on it when you join the coffee team they are like you won't leave us.

 

[Anon 11031]

have you heard back from them after your test?

Only completed the test last night, so I probably won't hear back for another week. Have you done the test?

 

[annaliseleech]

Only completed the test last night, so I probanly won't hear back for another week. Have you done the test?

yes, I did the test two days ago- and I got my feedback report today. The report said to expect a response within 7 working days as to the results of my application

 

[CareerChanger]

Has anyone heard from Shoosmiths about direct TC yet? I don't know if they're rolling.

 

[Anon 11031]

DACB must be on the horizon soon 😬

 

[karinny]

Has anyone heard from Shoosmiths about direct TC yet? I don't know if they're rolling.

From reading other threads, I do believe they're rolling. I haven't heard back from my direct TC application yet!

Someone before mentioned that they didn't hear back until after the deadline ^^

 

[Anon 11031]

From reading other threads, I do believe they're rolling. I haven't heard back from my direct TC application yet!

Someone before mentioned that they didn't hear back until after the deadline ^^

I'm submitting near the deadline. But I haven't seen anyone else in this thread hear back!

 

[Jay-Lo]

Has anyone heard back from Pinsent Masons? I’m asking for a friend, who applied near the deadline!

 

[EVjuji]

Fieldfisher's app asks the following question: "From your research, what have you learned about Fieldfisher and why do you want to train as a solicitor with the Firm?" (500 words)

Is this question asking "Why Fieldfisher" or "Why Fieldfisher and why solicitor"

@Jessica Booker @Jacob Miller

 

[Anon 11031]

Fieldfisher's app asks the following question: "From your research, what have you learned about Fieldfisher and why do you want to train as a solicitor with the Firm?" (500 words)

Is this question asking "Why Fieldfisher" or "Why Fieldfisher and why solicitor"

@Jessica Booker @Jacob Miller

Hey,

I answered both questions throughout. Focused on what I'd learned about the firm and why that made me want to train with them specifically. I very briefly touched on my general motivations for wanting to be a solicitor, as I feel the answer wouldn't have made a great deal of sense otherwise!

Hope that helps give you some idea ☺️

 

[MLF]

Has anyone heard back from Pinsent Masons? I’m asking for a friend, who applied near the deadline!

Hi, I just received an email confirming they have received my application, I last updated it on 19.05.2021.

 

[Anon 11031]

Hi, I just received an email confirming they have received my application, I last updated it on 19.05.2021.

I'm hoping mine will come through soon, I haven't heard a peep yet!