2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Direct Training Contract?

Exact same boat as you, nothing yet. I think I was mid-late November.

 

[NK]

Exact same boat as you, nothing yet. I think I was mid-late November.

Same here! I think they’ll probably come back by mid Jan (the latest)

 

[Dheepa]

Same here! I think they’ll probably come back by mid Jan (the latest)

Think it could be closer to end Jan/early Feb. They interview spring vac students early jan and summer vac students end Jan and I think TC AC's generally come after that.

 

[NK]

Think it could be closer to end Jan/early Feb. They interview spring vac students early jan and summer vac students end Jan and I think TC AC's generally come after that.

That does make more sense actually! In my application confirmation email, it said they’d come back in January, but I’m guessing that isn’t the case now.

 

[EJC]

Hi guys,
I applied for a training contract for Freshfields last year and they emailed me saying "my application has been shortlisted for the next stage" and asked me to complete the WG test. I am applying again this year and was wondering if I needed to make any dramatic changes to my application (the 850-word cover letter). I've tweaked it a bit and there but don't really have anything new to add and am a tad bit worried

 

[E.A]

I’ve got an AC with A&O coming up, wondering if anyone had any tips or advice?

Congrats! When did you apply if I may ask?

 

[Deleted member 2707]

For Freshfields' deadline, is it 11.59 January 7th or 12.00 on the dot January 7th (ie: the night of January 6th)?

 

[Jessica Booker]

For Freshfields' deadline, is it 11.59 January 7th or 12.00 on the dot January 7th (ie: the night of January 6th)?

23.59 of the 7th

Don’t leave it that late though... in fact I’d at least try to get your application in within working hours on the 7th in case you have any issues.

 

[Deleted member 2707]

23.59 of the 7th

Don’t leave it that late though... in fact I’d at least try to get your application in within working hours on the 7th in case you have any issues.

Thanks Jessica! Just waiting to hear from the TCLA Review Team and make some final edits before submitting

 

[PP27]

anyone know whether NRF are likely to allow me to transfer my Spring VS app to a direct TC? I tried to email but no reply and can't find a number anywhere

 

[W]

anyone know whether NRF are likely to allow me to transfer my Spring VS app to a direct TC? I tried to email but no reply and can't find a number anywhere

Their number is under details on law careers net:
https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Norton-Rose-Fulbright

 

[JoeyTr]

Yes! Received an AC invite for direct TC this morning

GOOD JOB! when will the AC be?

 

[FlapJack3000]

Does anyone know how long it usually takes for Dentons to send the WG link after applying?

 

[PP27]

GOOD JOB! when will the AC be?

Hi! Interview is next Wednesday (13th Jan)

 

[JoeyTr]

Hi! Interview is next Wednesday (13th Jan)

good luck! wishing you all the best for it

 

[E.A]

Has anyone heard from Orrick, NRF or Hogan Lovells for direct TCs?

I know Orrick said they'll start reviewing applications in Nov/Dec but still haven't heard anything from them.

 

[jan28]

anyone heard from slaughters tc non law?

 

[JoeyTr]

Has anyone heard from Orrick, NRF or Hogan Lovells for direct TCs?

I know Orrick said they'll start reviewing applications in Nov/Dec but still haven't heard anything from them.

nothing from NRF mate

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Has anyone heard from Orrick, NRF or Hogan Lovells for direct TCs?

I know Orrick said they'll start reviewing applications in Nov/Dec but still haven't heard anything from them.

I have applied NRF and HL direct TC, nothing yet

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

anyone heard from slaughters tc non law?

I applied November and nothing yet