2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Veep9]

Hi - I answered a similar que to that on my Bird & Bird app and I approached it like that. I'm happy to share my answer with you if that would be helpful

That would be amazing! Thank you so much, I'll DM you.

 

[pbyrne]

Hi guys! Has anyone done the video interview with Bristows? If yes, how did you find it and what were the questions?

Hi - I haven't done it yet but got a video invite yesterday so I'd be curious to know any tips! Have you done yours yet?

 

[mia99]

Hi - I haven't done it yet but got a video invite yesterday so I'd be curious to know any tips! Have you done yours yet?

I haven't done it yet but from what I've gathered the questions will probably be linked to the ones in the application form (or will even be the same ones) and maybe competency-based questions?
Good luck!

 

[Dheepa]

Hi, hope everyone’s having a good weekend! For “share a non academic interest or achievement and what it’s taught you about yourself”, I wanted to talk about steps I took to rise to a challenge at work which helped me get a promotion. For the second part, would it be ok to explain that I’ve learned that I enjoy working under pressure and that tight deadlines really motivate me. It’s all true, I’m just not sure how to make it not sound like I’m BSing. Thank you!

Hi Veep,

I tend to think that as long as you're being honest about the experience that led you to realising you like the pressure then it probably won't come across as lying because your explanation of the situation alone and how you handled it should demonstrate the aspects that you do enjoy. That being said, something you could do to make it more believable is explaining how you manage workplace/workload related stress generally. I think this then makes it seem more natural that you can also perform well under the pressure.

Hope that helps!

 

[pbyrne]

I haven't done it yet but from what I've gathered the questions will probably be linked to the ones in the application form (or will even be the same ones) and maybe competency-based questions?
Good luck!

Don't know if you've done it yet but the questions were basically the same as the application form, and you get a 15 seconds once you've seen the question to prepare and a minute to answer (which isn't v long!) - not convinced I did enough to get through but fingers crossed!

 

[SN27]

Hi all, has anyone heard back from Slaughter and May for Direct TC 2023, Law recently? I submitted my application on 1st November and have seen some people get a reply despite applying closer to the deadline

 

[Vesania]

Hi all, has anyone heard back from Slaughter and May for Direct TC 2023, Law recently? I submitted my application on 1st November and have seen some people get a reply despite applying closer to the deadline

I applied late November and have not heard a thing

 

[bibss]

Hi all, has anyone heard back from Slaughter and May for Direct TC 2023, Law recently? I submitted my application on 1st November and have seen some people get a reply despite applying closer to the deadline

Applied 15 November and still waiting

 

[SN27]

I applied late November and have not heard a thing

Applied 15 November and still waiting

Thanks for letting me know. Best of luck! I recall someone saying we may hear at the end of January, so fingers crossed

 

[bibss]

Thanks for letting me know. Best of luck! I recall someone saying we may hear at the end of January, so fingers crossed

Good luck! Yes, hopefully we will hear something by the end of the month

 

[lisa0410]

Hi everyone, I know that Ashurst's vac scheme recruitment is non-rolling but does anyone know whether it's the same for direct TC applications? I assume it's the same policy but wanted to see if anyone knew for sure because they don't actually specify on the website re direct TCs

 

[Tushar]

Hi everyone, I know that Ashurst's vac scheme recruitment is non-rolling but does anyone know whether it's the same for direct TC applications? I assume it's the same policy but wanted to see if anyone knew for sure because they don't actually specify on the website re direct TCs

I had emailed the GR team, and they said it's not rolling as such, but they start reviewing the applications towards the deadline.

 

[cryingoverTCs]

Does anyone know what proportion of its trainees Ashurst recruits from direct TC apps?

 

[Dheepa]

Does anyone know what proportion of its trainees Ashurst recruits from direct TC apps?

I think no firm has a fixed ratio on this. While most firms do tend to recruit heavily from vacation schemes, and this is particularly true for US firms, exactly what percentage and number of people get recruited from the TC/VS process depends heavily on the quality of the candidates applying/on the schemes. I know it's hard to look past the numbers but if you're a strong candidate, you stand as good a chance as any VS candidate.

 

[SouffléSouffléSoufflé]

Has anyone head from Vardags?

 

[Miki3999]

Hi, my Freshfields' app has been "updated" yesterday, but no email has come. Not sure this is good news haha

 

[CA98]

Hi, my Freshfields' app has been "updated" yesterday, but no email has come. Not sure this is good news haha

can I ask what you mean by 'updated'?

 

[ibs97]

Anyone heard back from Linklaters for their London-Singapore TC 2023?

nothing yet!

 

[Jacob Miller]

Has anyone head from Vardags?

Hope your interview outfits are on point if you get to the next stage!

(sorry, couldn't resist)

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Hey guys! Anyone who did direct TC for Macfarlanes, I got an email from them today to say they will be reviewing direct after they’ve finished this round of vacs, they should be back to us in a few weeks they said.