2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Jacob Miller]

Hey,

Thanks so much for getting back to me! I really appreciate it. Would you say that in regards to each of these points you should try and find information specifically about the firm that relates? Or is that maybe taking it a step too far considering it's not easy to get hold of information regarding billing structures etc?

Thank you again! ☺️

For billing structures, you're not really going to be able to find out what the firm already does as it'll not be publicly available. Just do some research into various AFA models. This is the same with certain added value points like secondees. Everything else should be easy enough to find more about though

 

[Asil Ahmad]

That's disappointing They were one of my top firms so I was hoping I'd have another shot

I don't know much about Hogan Lovell but everyone says that they love them I a#might consider them for direct tc this year and see what all the fuss is about.

 

[33c]

Is the bakers portal down for anyone else?? should have submitted earlier ahhhh

 

[AutopsyTurvy]

Just got a slightly odd email from Burges Salmon saying that they are bringing their direct TC deadline forward from June to 30th April - any ideas why a firm might do this? Is it to reduce the overall number of applications they have to sift through?

 

[Louise88]

Is the bakers portal down for anyone else?? should have submitted earlier ahhhh

Yes, same here

 

[M&M]

I don't know much about Hogan Lovell but everyone says that they love them I a#might consider them for direct tc this year and see what all the fuss is about.

Definitely! It's a friendly firm with a wide range of practice areas so I guess it is a popular choice

 

[RS31]

Quick Q: Has anyone heard anything further from NRF (for the direct TC) after being told they have been selected for a telephone interview? It's April now so thought it might be time to start hearing on timelines etc?

 

[Anon 11031]

Hopefully this doesn't seem like a stupid q. But, if you're applying for a direct TC role at a firm but they also have a paralegal job you want - could you apply for that too? Or will this look a little odd?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hopefully this doesn't seem like a stupid q. But, if you're applying for a direct TC role at a firm but they also have a paralegal job you want - could you apply for that too? Or will this look a little odd?

If it’s a permanent paralegal job, I wouldn’t suggest applying. If it’s a contract role and it wouldn’t conflict with any GDL/LPC/SQE commitments, you could go for it.

 

[Anon 11031]

If it’s a permanent paralegal job, I wouldn’t suggest applying. If it’s a contract role and it wouldn’t conflict with any GDL/LPC/SQE commitments, you could go for it.

Thanks, Jessica. It's a permanent role in a department/sector I'm really interested in working in. The TC starts in 2023 but I suppose it would conflict with the LPC. You're right!

 

[S87]

Hi Guys,

Do you know if Gibson has direct training contract applications?

@Daniel Boden could you kindly give me an insight?

 

[Daniel Boden]

Hi Guys,

Do you know if Gibson has direct training contract applications?

@Daniel Boden could you kindly give me an insight?

I think they do but hardly ever, if at all, recruit from that route. Everyone in my intake and the intake before was taken on from the VS so it's much better to apply through that route if you can I'd say

 

[NextStageOfTheApplication]

How do I answer the "Computer Skills" question? What details can we give?

Computer Skills

How do you rate your computer skills? - Select - None Poor Basic Good Very good

Please give details:

 

[Jessica Booker]

How do I answer the "Computer Skills" question? What details can we give?

Computer Skills

How do you rate your computer skills? - Select - None Poor Basic Good Very good

Please give details:

Details would include the type of software or things like coding that you have ability in.

 

[JayB]

Does anyone know if Linklaters are opening a summer window?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know if Linklaters are opening a summer window?

Not by the looks of it based on their graduate recruitment brochure.

 

[S87]

I think they do but hardly ever, if at all, recruit from that route. Everyone in my intake and the intake before was taken on from the VS so it's much better to apply through that route if you can I'd say

Thank you very much

 

[JayB]

Not by the looks of it based on their graduate recruitment brochure.

Oh! they had one last year, I’m assuming it’s because of the pandemic..

 

[Jessica Booker]

Oh! they had one last year, I’m assuming it’s because of the pandemic..

I doubt it - I suspect it’s more to do with an efficiency with their process, or potentially more to do with the SQE transition.

 

[JayB]

I doubt it - I suspect it’s more to do with an efficiency with their process, or potentially more to do with the SQE transition.

That’s interesting, thank you!