2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Anon 11031]

I’ve seen a few people with PFO for Pinsent Masons. I’ve check my spam & I’ve not had any emails… is it worth emailing them? I applied for the London office in November & my application was updated yesterday on the portal!

I would say so, especially if your application portal has updated!

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

I don't think it went that well actually but you never really know! I certainly feel like I've given a better account of myself on other schemes. It's hard to judge though because the AG scheme was just three days and it was VERY condensed.

Good luck with your application though which office(s) did you apply for?

Let's just remain positive! Whatever the outcome you should be so proud that you secured a VS with them and with other firms as well. It is such a stressful and draining process so don't feel bad about it. I'm sure you did better than you think you did

And thank you. I applied to their London office. Which office did you apply to?

 

[ElleWoods]

Whyyyyyyyy does it take firms so long to get back to applicants after ACs? As a career changer, I’m used to interviewing for a job and being called with the outcome that day or the next…. it just kills me waiting weeks 😩

 

[Andrew M]

Let's just remain positive! Whatever the outcome you should be so proud that you secured a VS with them and with other firms as well. It is such a stressful and draining process so don't feel bad about it. I'm sure you did better than you think you did

And thank you. I applied to their London office. Which office did you apply to?

Manchester!

Fingers crossed we both hear good news soon ☺️

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

Manchester!

Fingers crossed we both hear good news soon ☺️

Ahh nice! Thank you! I'll be keeping you in my thoughts 😊

 

[MLF]

Hello! Has anyone heard back from the GLS after the CRT ?

 

[Lalis]

Re Fieldfisher london tc - should I email grad team as it's been over a week after the online test? I saw someone mentioned elsewhere that there are only 2 pp in grad team but the email also said they should get back to me within a week 😅

 

[AW_08]

I would say so, especially if your application portal has updated!

Someone from this thread pm'd me to say they've sent an email as they're in the same position as me, so I'll wait and see what they say! Just want to delay the rejection as long as possible 🤣

 

[SB1539]

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 will be doing my MA Law at ULaw this year, so something to work around that would be great. I didn't do an LLB (hence the conversion degree) and I've limited legal experience apart from online schemes, virtual vac schemes with Legal Cheek, and I'm an AS member so I look for mentoring schemes with that too.

Thanks in advance!

I would say speak to some legal recruiters, such as EJ Legal, LawSupport, Chadwick Nott etc.! They're often looking for short-term temporary paralegals for some big firms.

That's how I got my current paralegal role, they were looking for document reviewers for a two week project (with no experience and no LPC), but eventually landed me with more project work and eventually a permanent role at the firm and I've been with them for two years now!

But in terms of experience, doing a few of the short-term projects is definitely something that can bulk up your CV and can give you more experiences to talk about in interviews/applications etc. So definitely worth reaching out

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

I would say speak to some legal recruiters, such as EJ Legal, LawSupport, Chadwick Nott etc.! They're often looking for short-term temporary paralegals for some big firms.

That's how I got my current paralegal role, they were looking for document reviewers for a two week project (with no experience and no LPC), but eventually landed me with more project work and eventually a permanent role at the firm and I've been with them for two years now!

But in terms of experience, doing a few of the short-term projects is definitely something that can bulk up your CV and can give you more experiences to talk about in interviews/applications etc. So definitely worth reaching out

They never reply me 😩😩 How did you get in touch with them? 😂

 

[deckoking123]

Anyone know if Latham's TC is rolling?

 

[SB1539]

They never reply me 😩😩 How did you get in touch with them? 😂

I was actually approached by EJ Legal, but I will private message you the contact details of the gentleman who I dealt with there. You may have more luck speaking to them directly!

 

[A M]

Anyone know if Latham's TC is rolling?

It's non-rolling.

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

I was actually approached by EJ Legal, but I will private message you the contact details of the gentleman who I dealt with there. You may have more luck speaking to them directly!

That’s amazing! Thank you so much 💕

 

[Lumree]

Rejection post AC! Feeling very dispirited this afternoon!

 

[Bea Ildem]

Hi! So I have never done an assessment day before and I have been invited to the assessment day for Howard Kennedy - it's their final stage and is made up of a group assessment in the morning and final partner interview in the afternoon.

I feel okay for the group assessment but I have no idea where to even start with prep for the interview. Is someone able to give me some tips? Or even better, has anyone had experience with being interviewed at Howard Kennedy? I feel quite behind in being up to date with commercial/business news - I don't think I've even tried to articulate any of my opinions or thoughts on commercial issues so I am at the bare basics here. Any advice or tips are welcome!!

Hey, DM me! For some reason I can't direct message you.

 

[Anon 11031]

Hey! Don't know if this will help anyone but it's an example of a group exercise task. It popped up on my LinkedIn but it might actually be helpful for written exercises or case studies for those who are new to ACs.

Assessment Centres – An Example Group Exercise

The group exercise is an important part of the Assessment Centre here at Baker McKenzie, but what does it actually look like? This example has been put together by the Baker McKenzie Graduate Recruitment Team and members of our Pro Bono Team, to give you an idea of what to expect.

uk-graduates.bakermckenzie.com

 

[jd3447]

Does anyone have experience w the video interview for the gov legal trainee scheme ?

 

[Alice94]

I have an upcoming AC with Fieldfisher

I'm very nervous as it's my first AC - any hints or tips on how to prepare would be hugely appreciated! Thanks so much in advance!

 

[Legalmel_99]

Ward hadaway AC!!!