2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

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LawStudentTC

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I wish Hogan Lovells would just put me out my misery.
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Amazing, congratulations! Is the next step post application (the CAPP and WG) tests an interview or AC? I'm a bit confused as portal just says "interview
Amazing, congratulations! Is the next step post application (the CAPP and WG) tests an interview or AC? I'm a bit confused as portal just says "interview"
That’s referring to the AC
 
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ilovetheDLR

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    You don’t have to. But it seems silly to not include them when it shows a lot of positives than it doesn’t negative.

    The only reason I would suggest you didn’t, is if they were very different firms - eg a small immigration specific firm in Northumbria, and you are applying for major full service firm in London.
    You don't have to disclose your VS offers, but I would recommend doing it because if anything it shows you're a standout candidate with clear commitment to the career. It definitely won't be looked upon unfavourably. I listed all my upcoming VS-es in my direct TC apps and got past the app stage for some with no issues.

    That's what I was thinking too but just wanted to confirm, thank you both so much! hopefully the Northumbrians don't come at you for that one haha made me chuckle
     

    Jessica Booker

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    That's what I was thinking too but just wanted to confirm, thank you both so much! hopefully the Northumbrians don't come at you for that one haha made me chuckle
    Nothing wrong with Northumbria - but combining location with type and size of law firm would be enough for someone to wonder what you were truly motivated by.
     
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    applicantmp

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    Anyone else get a weird automated email from CRS inviting you to a VI? Like it didn't have my name on it just @firstname and then all the text was joined together. Should I email them about it? I'm scared that its an error lol
     

    pbyrne

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    Anyone else get a weird automated email from CRS inviting you to a VI? Like it didn't have my name on it just @firstname and then all the text was joined together. Should I email them about it? I'm scared that its an error lol
    I've had zilch from CRS!

    I'd email to confirm if you're concerned its spam or something?
     

    PositiveVibesOnly

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    Bristows PFO post partner review of my VI. It was literally my dream firm and I know this isn't maybe the right place to vent but I'm actually so tired of this process I applied to over 17 firms and I'm considering that maybe I'm not cut out for this.
    I know how truly awful it feels - please try and keep your head up. I promise you’ll get there if you keep trying, it’s a bad day, not an indication you’re not good enough. I had 3 years of rejections, 2 post vac scheme rejections, and I had so many crisis’ of confidence, but I knew if I continued I would get there, and in my fourth round I got a TC (and from a firm that had rejected me twice previously!) Sending lots of love, be kind to yourself.
     

    PositiveVibesOnly

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    Not to be annoying but has everyone that applied for NRF direct TC heard back post application (as per their email)?!?!
    I was emailed on the 3rd re WG. Had to email their grad recruitment team about something and they were pretty responsive (replied the next day) just so you know if you feel like reaching out as obviously it’s been more than two weeks.
     
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