2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Nat000]

Got rejected from the S&M winter workshop, but I want to apply for the direct TC. Is there any point? I'm really not sure on how to improve my application

Definitely still a point - as people have pointed out before, open days/workshops etc are often way more competitive than things like vac schemes.

 

[Nat000]

just invited to interview with S&M!!! if anyone has any advice I would be ETERNALLY GRATEFUL!

Congrats! Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

 

[Helpme12345]

just invited to interview with S&M!!! if anyone has any advice I would be ETERNALLY GRATEFUL!

Congratulations! When do you have it/is it all virtual?

 

[bel123456]

Congratulations! When do you have it/is it all virtual?

thank you so much! yep, it’s all virtual! in december

 

[Helpme12345]

thank you so much! yep, it’s all virtual! in december

Amazing, good luck!

 

[dosblancos7]

Does anyone know if Freshfields are reviewing their TC apps anytime soon? I believe last year, friends of mine had been invited to the AC

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

Does anyone know if Freshfields are reviewing their TC apps anytime soon? I believe last year, friends of mine had been invited to the AC

On their website it said they would be holding TC interviews between March and August so not for a while I would think!

 

[dosblancos7]

On their website it said they would be holding TC interviews between March and August so not for a while I would think!

Oh okay! Thanks- I suppose the March TC interviews are for this TC cycle, and the August is for the next

Thanks!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Oh okay! Thanks- I suppose the March TC interviews are for this TC cycle, and the August is for the next

Thanks!

doesn’t really work like that - well it didn’t when I was there anyway.

 

[M1999]

Oh okay! Thanks- I suppose the March TC interviews are for this TC cycle, and the August is for the next

Thanks!

Doesn’t FF do one deadline for non-law and one deadline for law? I think the non law ones are in March!

 

[thelegalsieve]

Would people suggest applying for S&M's and NRF's Direct TC route at this point, given that the deadlines are 10 and 13 December respectively?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Would people suggest applying for S&M's and NRF's Direct TC route at this point, given that the deadlines are 10 and 13 December respectively?

If they are firms you definitely want to apply to, then go for it.

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

Would people suggest applying for S&M's and NRF's Direct TC route at this point, given that the deadlines are 10 and 13 December respectively?

I would always suggest yes - with both there is still around two weeks to the deadline.

 

[thelegalsieve]

Got it, thank you for both of your inputs.

 

[Fran]

I wonder what anyone's perspective is on my situation? (Honest answers welcome!)

Do I stand a chance applying for a direct TC if I have never done a VS? I am a law graduate and have completed a law masters with a distinction at a top university, as well as worked professionally for a year as a legal researcher. I have also completed a week long work experience placement at a commercial law firm (they do not offer VS) and did work experience at Pinsent Masons with Pathways to Law before university. I also have many other work experiences related to law (as well as many non-law) but worried that the absence of a VS on my application will stop me being considered for a direct TC.

Maybe @Jessica Booker you might have a better understanding of this?

 

[Daniel Boden]

I wonder what anyone's perspective is on my situation? (Honest answers welcome!)

Do I stand a chance applying for a direct TC if I have never done a VS? I am a law graduate and have completed a law masters with a distinction at a top university, as well as worked professionally for a year as a legal researcher. I have also completed a week long work experience placement at a commercial law firm (they do not offer VS) and did work experience at Pinsent Masons with Pathways to Law before university. I also have many other work experiences related to law (as well as many non-law) but worried that the absence of a VS on my application will stop me being considered for a direct TC.

Maybe @Jessica Booker you might have a better understanding of this?

You absolutely have a chance considering the legal experience you already have

 

[Lumree]

I wonder what anyone's perspective is on my situation? (Honest answers welcome!)

Do I stand a chance applying for a direct TC if I have never done a VS? I am a law graduate and have completed a law masters with a distinction at a top university, as well as worked professionally for a year as a legal researcher. I have also completed a week long work experience placement at a commercial law firm (they do not offer VS) and did work experience at Pinsent Masons with Pathways to Law before university. I also have many other work experiences related to law (as well as many non-law) but worried that the absence of a VS on my application will stop me being considered for a direct TC.

Maybe @Jessica Booker you might have a better understanding of this?

I’m in a very similar position but I have decided to apply for vacation schemes this side of Christmas and assess the situation for direct TC’s in the new year! I think you have a great chance at either so it’s about choosing what route is best for you

 

[LS12]

Anyone who has applied to Linklaters can you only include a maximum of 4 work experiences?

 

[Fran]

@Daniel Boden @Lumree Thanks guys, this is helpful!

 

[Lauren]

I was wondering how many words I should use in Clifford Chance's work experience section for each entry?

I understand the firm stresses detail and making the most of that section but I don't want to make it too long winded either. Would 250-300 words be expected or about right?