2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Asil Ahmad]

I am applying to them as they are rolling basis and want to submit it by next weekend at latest as tye rolling basis scares me.

 

[AspiringSol]

I am applying to them as they are rolling basis and want to submit it by next weekend at latest as tye rolling basis scares me.

i’ve already applied and i haven’t heard anything yet, the email confirmation they sent me was actually wrong as well! the deadline’s in quite a bit of time anyway so don’t think you should be worried at all, think it’s better to make sure your application’s not rushed

 

[Asil Ahmad]

i’ve already applied and i haven’t heard anything yet, the email confirmation they sent me was actually wrong as well! the deadline’s in quite a bit of time anyway so don’t think you should be worried at all, think it’s better to make sure your application’s not rushed

That is the thing I am worried about the rolling basis thing and congratulations on submitting it. I know I should not rush it and will probably do a few drafts for it and submit it by next weekend also thank you for your reply.

 

[RS31]

Has anyone heard from NRF after completing their WG?

 

[Law2022]

Has anyone heard from NRF after completing their WG?

I am too scared to complete it in case I mess it up haha

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Has anyone gotten a response from BM whether we are able to re-apply for direct TC if we didn't get a VS offer?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I am in the process of doing an application for Baker McKenzie direct training contract. Their application question is Tell us about something - anything - that excites and inspires you?

I was thinking of discussing about VAR for those of you who are football supporters will know what I mean by this so wanted to know what do you lot think is it something good to discuss.

 

[M0723]

Has anyone gotten a response from BM whether we are able to re-apply for direct TC if we didn't get a VS offer?

Not sure about this too. Have you heard back?

 

[M0723]

Has anyone gotten a response from BM whether we are able to re-apply for direct TC if we didn't get a VS offer?

Just emailed them.

This was their response:

Eligibility



You are only eligible to apply for one Vacation Scheme or Training Contract per application cycle. Our application cycle runs from September to April.



Our Summer Scheme is open to penultimate year students of their undergraduate degree, or those in the second year of a four year course. Final year students and graduates are also eligible to apply for this vacancy.

 

[law230]

If anyone has done Slaughter and Mays virtual AC pls pm me. I just have some questions about the platform they use for the written case study.

 

[Dheepa]

I am in the process of doing an application for Baker McKenzie direct training contract. Their application question is Tell us about something - anything - that excites and inspires you?

I was thinking of discussing about VAR for those of you who are football supporters will know what I mean by this so wanted to know what do you lot think is it something good to discuss.

Questions like this are both really easy and really difficult because there is no right or wrong answer. You can discuss really anything you'd like to. It's a question that is trying to understand what you do in your free time that your particularly passionate about/what makes you happy/what can you talk about for hours without ever getting bored? Since you say you're a football fan then go ahead an talk about the VAR, but don't feel the need to talk about anything legal because I think the further away you stay from legal topics the better.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Questions like this are both really easy and really difficult because there is no right or wrong answer. You can discuss really anything you'd like to. It's a question that is trying to understand what you do in your free time that your particularly passionate about/what makes you happy/what can you talk about for hours without ever getting bored? Since you say you're a football fan then go ahead an talk about the VAR, but don't feel the need to talk about anything legal because I think the further away you stay from legal topics the better.

Hello Dheepa,

Thank you for this and your reply has made it more simpler for me and has given me more suggestions thank you for this.

 

[NSinger]

Does anyone know if NRF send WG reports upon request?

 

[RS31]

I am too scared to complete it in case I mess it up haha

I haven't done it yet either, was wondering how long after I might expect to hear from them haha. Could anyone refer me to any good (and free!) resources to get better at WG? I did the free tests on JobTestPrep and didn't do well at all - so definitely a bit panicky now!

 

[E.A]

Anyone still waiting to hear back from NRF direct TC?

 

[Law2022]

I haven't done it yet either, was wondering how long after I might expect to hear from them haha. Could anyone refer me to any good (and free!) resources to get better at WG? I did the free tests on JobTestPrep and didn't do well at all - so definitely a bit panicky now!

Please don’t feel panicky! You’ll be absolutely fine. I have been using assessment day to practice so try them out

 

[John Travoni]

I am in the process of doing an application for Baker McKenzie direct training contract. Their application question is Tell us about something - anything - that excites and inspires you?

I was thinking of discussing about VAR for those of you who are football supporters will know what I mean by this so wanted to know what do you lot think is it something good to discuss.

I think it depends on what you’re passionate about and how you come across. With me, I spoke about the rise of student-led social mobility organisations and their effectiveness

 

[tk166]

Has anyone heard from clifford chance post AC/knows when they’ll get back to us?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I think it depends on what you’re passionate about and how you come across. With me, I spoke about the rise of student-led social mobility organisations and their effectiveness

That is an interesting topic thank you for this.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I am in the process of doing an application for Baker McKenzie direct training contract. Their application question is Tell us about something - anything - that excites and inspires you?

I was thinking of discussing about VAR for those of you who are football supporters will know what I mean by this so wanted to know what do you lot think is it something good to discuss.

I have seen everything from wine tasting to a type of yoga, to architecture of a specific period/country, to the activities of homeless charities.

As long as you can link it back to you and show a clear, thoughtful opinion on it, it really doesn’t matter what the subject is