2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[FeuxFollets20]

Anyone received the HR interview for Stephenson Harwood?

 

[Dheepa]

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

The best thing to do is to unwind, grab a drink and forget about it! Seeing as its the end of the week, they probably won't get back to you until next week anyway. Also if by chance you're like me and tend to have a lot of extra pent up nervous energy even after the interview - take a long walk or run!

 

[relentlesspursuit]

Has anyone heard anything back from W&C or Gibson Dunn?

 

[ChantelleTen]

Thank you!

How did the interview go!? 😊

Ugh! You never know with these things! I did my best - all I could have done!

 

[TC fiend]

Has anyone heard anything back from W&C or Gibson Dunn?

Still waiting for both as well!

 

[ScrappyDoo]

nope that's why I'm asking haha!

Yeah would like to know too! As someone told me they opened on 3rd August last year!

 

[A M]

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

Just now got the email. They are sending out this email to the Direct TC 2023/2024 applicants.

 

[M777]

Just now got the email. They are sending out this email to the Direct TC 2023/2024 applicants.

Me too!

 

[W]

Has anyone who’s been through the direct TC process for Freshies know how long they take to get back to you after WG?

 

[Law200]

Just been offered a training contract at my top firm I haven’t been very vocal on the forum but I just wanted to say, for anyone considering getting the premium version of TCLA I would 100% recommend! It was really worth it. All of the resources have been invaluable to me this cycle 🤩

 

[lawstudent12345]

Hi, does anyone know whether firms test you on the languages you list in your applications? I can speak a second language (my mother tongue) but I'm rusty - I don't want to undersell myself but if they do test then I would be even more wary of overselling

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, does anyone know whether firms test you on the languages you list in your applications? I can speak a second language (my mother tongue) but I'm rusty - I don't want to undersell myself but if they do test then I would be even more wary of overselling

Unlikely unless the programme you have applied or has a language requirement.

If you are worried about over selling though, you might want to change the descriptions on your application.

 

[Reyak]

Anyone heard from Dorsey or Faegre Drinker?

 

[Omi]

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

Sorry to hear about that. When do you do the WG for HL please?

 

[Kablahc]

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. 😂

I did - I would say not inappropriate at all! They encouraged it

 

[M&ALawyer]

Hi, does anyone know whether firms test you on the languages you list in your applications? I can speak a second language (my mother tongue) but I'm rusty - I don't want to undersell myself but if they do test then I would be even more wary of overselling

Honesty is the best policy!

I also have a second language (which I used to be fluent in but now rusty). I always put intermediate/advanced level in my application forms. Chances are you will never be tested on it at interview (unless it was a language requirement), however, if its any anecdote I was quite randomly tested on my second language in a VS interview (with no language requirement) as my interviewer was fluent in it. If it were not for being honest in my application form I would have probably been caught out!

 

[Jaysen]

Just been offered a training contract at my top firm I haven’t been very vocal on the forum but I just wanted to say, for anyone considering getting the premium version of TCLA I would 100% recommend! It was really worth it. All of the resources have been invaluable to me this cycle 🤩

Delighted to hear this - well done!

 

[ssolicitorz]

Has anyone who applied to AG close to the deadline (29th july and after) heard back from them?

 

[Matt_96]

Hi, does anyone know whether firms test you on the languages you list in your applications? I can speak a second language (my mother tongue) but I'm rusty - I don't want to undersell myself but if they do test then I would be even more wary of overselling

I want to echo what Jessica said above, but I have heard anecdotally that Withers might test you on it.

 

[philjones]

Hi guys, bit of advice needed. I've received a TC offer with a deadline of Tuesday the 10th. Another firm told me they'll get back to me in a few weeks. Is it standard practice to request an extension to the TC acceptance deadline or do firms hate it and it will reflect badly on me? Thanks a lot!