2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Daniel Boden]

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

(sorry, couldn't resist)

You beat me to it!! Great minds and all that hahaha

 

[Miki3999]

can I ask what you mean by 'updated'?

It says it's been updated on the app portal

 

[Tintin06]

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.

Got the same email. Good luck

 

[SouffléSouffléSoufflé]

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

(sorry, couldn't resist)

Haha. If by some miracle I get an interview it'll be the first time I go to an interview more nervous about what I'm wearing than what I'm going to say!

 

[doublesalchow]

nothing yet!

Glad to know I'm not the only one. Was actually starting to get quite worried as some of the London TC applicants heard back. But I guess they're still reviewing the London-Asia ones

 

[HopefulApplicant]

Hey! Has anyone been invited by Freshfields to do a WG Test yet?

 

[tractor12]

Got the same email. Good luck

Ah I am a bit nervous that I haven't submitted mine yet but this hopefully puts my mind at ease a bit

 

[tractor12]

Hey! Has anyone been invited by Freshfields to do a WG Test yet?

Nothing yet! Have you heard yet?

 

[HopefulApplicant]

Nothing yet! Have you heard yet?

No nothing yet either!

 

[CA98]

It says it's been updated on the app portal

I don't think that means anything particularly! I was told they wouldn't review direct tc applications till they finished reviewing vac scheme applications & since people are still hearing back on those it seems like they haven't got round to us yet.

 

[LeilaScott]

Hello does anyone know if Dechert direct TC is rolling? Also does anyone know if CRS uses billable hours? Can't seem to find any concrete article on that!

 

[E.A]

Mayer Brown telephone interview invite! Got to the AC last year, found it bit brutal.. let’s see this time around!!!

 

[Vesania]

Hello does anyone know if Dechert direct TC is rolling? Also does anyone know if CRS uses billable hours? Can't seem to find any concrete article on that!

All of Dechert's recruitment is rolling basis

 

[PP27]

Hi, I completed an AC with A&O last Wednesday and have not heard anything since (for direct TC). At what point is it acceptable to chase?

 

[bel123456]

Hi, I completed an AC with A&O last Wednesday and have not heard anything since (for direct TC). At what point is it acceptable to chase?

dont chase yet!! Im sure they're going to get back to you by the end of this week

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, I completed an AC with A&O last Wednesday and have not heard anything since (for direct TC). At what point is it acceptable to chase?

Always ask at the end of an interview/AC when you are likely to hear back.

I'd wait until at least Thursday next week.

 

[PP27]

dont chase yet!! Im sure they're going to get back to you by the end of this week

I knew the answer would be don't chase, it's just killing me and stupidly didnt ask at the end of the interview! 😂

 

[PF'noooo!]

Hi everyone, I am a career changer and (very) new to the application process. I have submitted the bulk of my applications but keen to submit one more to Charles Russell Speechly. The deadline is on Jan 31st. Their website does not provide any indication on whether or not applications are considered on a rolling basis. Has anyone heard if it is rolling or know whether it would be worthwhile submitting an application to them this week at this late stage.

 

[AH97]

Hi everyone, I am a career changer and (very) new to the application process. I have submitted the bulk of my applications but keen to submit one more to Charles Russell Speechly. The deadline is on Jan 31st. Their website does not provide any indication on whether or not applications are considered on a rolling basis. Has anyone heard if it is rolling or know whether it would be worthwhile submitting an application to them this week at this late stage.

I attended an event with CRS last month and they're definitely non-rolling!

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Hi everyone, I am a career changer and (very) new to the application process. I have submitted the bulk of my applications but keen to submit one more to Charles Russell Speechly. The deadline is on Jan 31st. Their website does not provide any indication on whether or not applications are considered on a rolling basis. Has anyone heard if it is rolling or know whether it would be worthwhile submitting an application to them this week at this late stage.

I'd say its always worth a shot submitting even if it is rolling. I submitted on the last day at a rolling firm and got to the AC stage!