2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Jean]

I applied to Mayer Brown for direct TC over a week ago, but still haven't got the invite to online tests. Should I check with the graduate recruitment team? 🤔

Same here! Was just about to email them. Do you mind sharing their response if they get back to you?

 

[gg332dd]

Not a long shot, TCLA's got you covered

Where Firms Recruit From (Direct TC/VS)

Please take this with a pinch of salt. Most of it is accurate, especially in the last section where firms are clear on their websites that they only recruit vac schemers, but things get more ambiguous in the first two sections. My main sources have been legal articles, but I've also combed...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

Amazing thank you!

 

[Zay]

Hi I believe it is open to everyone however I previously got to AC stage last year for the Vac Scheme and didn't get it but GR encouraged me to apply again. It seems however that because of this I can only be considered for a direct TC instead. I'm not sure why because the AC is probably very similar so it is a bit strange.

I think this is because Macs' VS AC will be the same as last year so they don't want to give you an unfair advantage over other candidates, but the TC AC is different and supposedly harder because it's for a straight TC. Good luck!

 

[H Chambers]

You should find out today I got my interview invite so hopefully it’s good news too defo surprised considering I thought I messed up the VI

When did you get your interview invite? It's killing me that I haven't got any more info

 

[applicantmp]

You should find out today I got my interview invite so hopefully it’s good news too defo surprised considering I thought I messed up the VI

When did you do your VI? I haven't gotten a reply since the partner screening email and the wait is really nerve wracking.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker , I applied to Macfarlanes VC a few weeks ago, however GR emailed me saying I was only eligible to apply for their direct TC, not the vac scheme and that I needed to apply down that route to be considered. Would it be okay to literally copy and paste my answers from my VC application to the direct TC application seeing as it wasn't technically 'considered'? Thank you in advance!

I would expect some language to change around the opportunity you are applying to, but apart from that, yes it’s fine to copy and paste.

I would take the opportunity to review your application with a fresh pair of eyes and see if it could be refined though.

 

[Cardiff law grad]

Posting this again, but I've seen a couple of interviews for Bristows, and a couple of PFO's as well. Is anyone else still waiting on any feedback post-VI-partner review? Not sure what to think because of this.

Heard back a few hours ago with an interview invite! I am certain you will hear back soon doll x

 

[Cardiff law grad]

When did you do your VI? I haven't gotten a reply since the partner screening email and the wait is really nerve wracking.

I think mid jan

 

[Cardiff law grad]

When did you do your VI? I haven't gotten a reply since the partner screening email and the wait is really nerve wracking.

You will be fine I am sure you will hear back soon

 

[Cardiff law grad]

When did you get your interview invite? It's killing me that I haven't got any more info

Legit today! They have even interviewing between 8th feb - 26th feb hope that helps

 

[E.A]

Guys, FF are having an IG live and they literally just said they are still reviewing direct TC applications and we can expect to hear back this month or early March!!! 🤩

 

[MzM]

Guys, FF are having an IG live and they literally just said they are still reviewing direct TC applications and we can expect to hear back this month or early March!!! 🤩

Ahh I was listening to that but gave up after a while. Did they say anything else about direct TC - thought they were mainly focusing on the first year spring scheme

 

[E.A]

Ahh I was listening to that but gave up after a while. Did they say anything else about direct TC - thought they were mainly focusing on the first year spring scheme

No, just what they are looking for such as resilience etc.... (I know not very helpful lol)

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Guys, FF are having an IG live and they literally just said they are still reviewing direct TC applications and we can expect to hear back this month or early March!!! 🤩

E.A. You are my hero!!!!

 

[Bugsy Malone]

Guys, FF are having an IG live and they literally just said they are still reviewing direct TC applications and we can expect to hear back this month or early March!!! 🤩

For those concerned about the WG score, they also said this - we don't have a hard cut off mark. If shortlisted, WG is more of an additional data set for them. If you do badly on WG but have a standout app you still have a chance of getting through. We also look at the rare contextual info.

Hope that puts some people at ease

 

[CJCH]

Same here! Was just about to email them. Do you mind sharing their response if they get back to you?

They vet the initial apps before sending out the test invites, so I wouldn't bother them yet. I imagine that, like so many firms this year, they are struggling with the volume. Plus they probably try to get the VSs sorted first - after all, they would want to be using those as a recruitment mechanism. A week is nothing in pandemic recruitment terms, I'd say.

If you want to check on your status you can log into your account and find out if you've missed an email? That might reassure you at least.

Hi Jean, agreeing with Alison C, I think I may wait for a little longer. (no updates on the portal)

Thank you for sharing, it's good to know I am not the only one not receiving any invites 😉

 

[Constancepop]

Got a rejection from Slaughter and May today!

 

[Abbie4329]

E.A. You are my hero!!!!

They’ve posted the insta live recording if you want to watch it.

 

[M0723]

They’ve posted the insta live recording if you want to watch it.

Its on the Vantage instagram page if anyone is looking for it!

 

[M0723]

Has Linklaters given out any PFOs or ACs for Direct TC? The wait is maddening.