2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

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traineedreamer

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For anyone waiting to hear from Hogan Lovells, the head of Grad Rec is on live with Vantage. She just said they are expecting to send emails out for direct TCs within the next week or so. She also said if you don't hear back in that time, you should send an email.
 
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Apologies if this is a silly question. If I apply for direct TC applications this summer, does this count as an application in '2020/21' cycle and will I be apply to reapply in the Autumn for Vac Schemes etc to the same firms, if I have been unsuccessful ?
 

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Apologies if this is a silly question. If I apply for direct TC applications this summer, does this count as an application in '2020/21' cycle and will I be apply to reapply in the Autumn for Vac Schemes etc to the same firms, if I have been unsuccessful ?
Not a silly question and you’re right about this. I used to be confused about this and I’m sure many others agree!

A direct TC this summer will be an application in the 2020/21 cycle. A subsequent vac scheme application in the autumn will be an application in the 2021/22 cycle. :)
 
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No am hoping this is good news to get my motivation back.
It’s weird because they said in the confirmation email that we should hear back in March/April if we got through to the WG stage. But they really need to get a start bc they’ve got confirmed dates for the ACs in May. And there’s still the WG and VI stages 😂😂
 

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Not a silly question and you’re right about this. I used to be confused about this and I’m sure many others agree!

A direct TC this summer will be an application in the 2021/22 cycle. A subsequent vac scheme application in the autumn will be an application in the 2021/22 cycle. :)
So does this mean for firms where you can only apply to one thing this cycle, applying this summer will prevent you from applying later this year?

Does anyone have further information about which firms allow both?
 

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    @M777 and @Asil Ahmad, in regards to BM, can I ask when both of you applied and what stage you’re at?

    I applied rather late, but would like to have an idea of how rolling they really are.

    Thanks in advance :):)
    I applied 28th February and application form stage and I don't think anyone has heard back post application for direct training contract application.
     

    Asil Ahmad

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    It’s weird because they said in the confirmation email that we should hear back in March/April if we got through to the WG stage. But they really need to get a start bc they’ve got confirmed dates for the ACs in May. And there’s still the WG and VI stages 😂😂
    I agree with you like are they going to do both VI and WG in April because they have assessment centre dates in May.
     
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    So does this mean for firms where you can only apply to one thing this cycle, applying this summer will prevent you from applying later this year?

    Does anyone have further information about which firms allow both?
    Really sorry I made a typo and I’ve edited the original post for clarity.

    A direct TC application this summer will count as an application for 2020/21 cycle. A vacation scheme app in the autumn will count as an application for 2021/22 cycle.
     
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    M777

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    @M777 and @Asil Ahmad, in regards to BM, can I ask when both of you applied and what stage you’re at?

    I applied rather late, but would like to have an idea of how rolling they really are.

    Thanks in advance :):)
    I applied in late February. I got an automated email when I applied stating that they'd be sending out tests and video interviews in March and April, and that I'd hear the outcome by mid April, and that all ACs would take place throughout May
     
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