2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[kr253]

Does anyone have experience with a Withers direct TC interview? I’m not sure what to expect (or how many stages there are to the interview process)

I do from last year - there were two stages, an interview and an AC, I got to the AC but got rejected after that. As far as I remember, it all happened really quickly - the interview happened within days of being invited to it, then I heard back within a few days with an invite to the AC, which was the following week... The first stage interview was pretty straightforward, with GR and a partner. The only question out of the ordinary was where they asked me to explain one of my undergraduate modules to them as though they were 16, which took me by surprise and tested my memory (finished my undergrad 5 years ago!). Otherwise, they asked quite a bit to gauge my understanding of what the firm does, what services they offer, and some normal competency questions.
Hope this helps - happy to help with more info on the AC if you get there too!

 

[sm2020]

I applied for the Direct TC too but not got any such mail. Should I consider it a PFO for me?

Have you checked your junk? I received the email just before 2pm

 

[M777]

Just got an email from Ashurst stating we should hear back by end of Aug for direct TC in case anyone was wondering. Feels like a lifetime ago that I submitted.

I submitted mine in March and have heard nothing since, not even this email!

 

[k.k]

Anyone heard from Hogan Lovells post WG? White and Case? Macfarlanes?

PFO from Hogan Lovells post WG but nothing from W&C.

 

[Deleted member 2707]

I submitted mine in March and have heard nothing since, not even this email!

I applied for the Direct TC too but not got any such mail. Should I consider it a PFO for me?

Have you applied for the March 2023 intake?

 

[M777]

Have you applied for the March 2023 intake?

2023/2024 I think. I emailed them after applying asking if I could be considered for march 2023, and they said that I would be "automatically considered for the earliest possible start date"- so this is presumably march '23

 

[Tangle]

Has anyone heard from DACB post AC?

 

[Deleted member 2707]

2023/2024 I think. I emailed them after applying asking if I could be considered for march 2023, and they said that I would be "automatically considered for the earliest possible start date"- so this is presumably march '23

Perhaps thats why! I've gotten the email and I applied for March 2023 hope that helps!

 

[sm2020]

Perhaps thats why! I've gotten the email and I applied for March 2023 hope that helps!

Is there a way for me to find out what intake I applied for? I can't remember I applied in March haha

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Is there a way for me to find out what intake I applied for? I can't remember I applied in March haha

I believe it should be on the portal?

 

[A M]

Have you applied for the March 2023 intake?

Yes.

 

[A M]

I believe it should be on the portal?

You can check the applied section cvmail website by logging in.

 

[A M]

Have you checked your junk? I received the email just before 2pm

Yes I did. I have not got any such email.

 

[ScrappyDoo]

Do A&O's winter VS questions change every year?

Have they opened?

 

[Dheepa]

Will any firms be opening vac schemes this month?

A&O possibly. Last year they opened in August

 

[sm2020]

I believe it should be on the portal?

Mine just says Training Contract 23/24 and I received the email earlier so not sure

 

[lawstudent12345]

Have they opened?

nope that's why I'm asking haha!

 

[Anon 11031]

This may seem like a bizarre question but is it appropriate to connect with partners that conducted your TC interview on LinkedIn?

It's where I'm doing my TC, I just don't want to come across as being too much. 😂

 

[ChantelleTen]

Just finished my first ever final interview - have NO IDEA what to do with myself.

This may seem like a bizarre question but is it appropriate to connect with partners that conducted your TC interview on LinkedIn?

It's where I'm doing my TC, I just don't want to come across as being too much. 😂

If you already have the TC then I'm sure that's not a problem at all! Congrats again on the TC

 

[Anon 11031]

Just finished my first ever final interview - have NO IDEA what to do with myself.

If you already have the TC then I'm sure that's not a problem at all! Congrats again on the TC

Thank you!

How did the interview go!? 😊