2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Chloe L]

WOOT LINKLATERS DIRECT TC REJECTION

Same! Just checked the portal!

 

[E.A]

Same! Just checked the portal!

omggg sorry!! I'm still on hold and at this point would rather get the PFO

 

[Chloe L]

omggg sorry!! I'm still on hold and at this point would rather get the PFO

Fingers crossed for you! It’s all riding on Willkie VI for me at the moment lol

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Linklaters still have me on hold 😫 mate it's been 4 months, just send the PFO

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

My toxic trait: checking my FF portal 4 times a day and giving myself a heart attack every time

Only four times a day?!?!

 

[AR3]

Has anyone been unsuccessful for a VS, but then re-applied for the firm's direct TC in the same cycle and been successful with that? It would be great to speak to anyone who has

 

[RS31]

Has FF been sending any PFOs? My portal updated on Feb 3 and I haven't heard anything from them since. While GR said they are still reviewing and sending out WGs, can't help but feel a bit stressed out that I haven't heard a word!

 

[E.A]

Got my Links direct TC PFO... (ps was in 99th percentile so proof they probably care more about the CAPP test)

 

[Chloe L]

Got my Links direct TC PFO... (ps was in 99th percentile so proof they probably care more about the CAPP test)

I emailed last week and still haven’t got mine

 

[LS12]

Links PFO no email just on the portal!

 

[manchunited]

PFO Linklaters TC, noticed on the portal

 

[Nathan Hayes]

Yeah Links PFO on the portal as well. I had a very high percentile on the WG so don’t know how the firms algorithm works at all 🤷‍♂️

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Oh wow you’re right, Links PFO on portals too! Was still on hold this morning, they must have updated loads today

 

[CK74]

LL PFO on the portal too!! they're really dishing them out today

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Completed Freshfields WG in Feb 2nd(or 1st) , yet portal says updated at 29th Jan(when I first got the WG invite).

is it safe to assume they haven't got to reading my app yet(in conjunction with the WG score ofc ) & also, is anyone else in the same boat?

Hey! In the same boat as you

 

[dosblancos7]

Hey! In the same boat as you

Somewhat reassuring!

 

[HopefulApplicant]

Hey, I'm applying for a VS through Apply4Law. One of the sections asks about the details for an LPC that I have taken or intend to take, specificially date and provider. I'm an undergrad so havent done the LPC yet, and I don't know when I would take it (depends on if I get a TC!). Do I fill in the section or just leave it blank?

 

[Manifesting]

Links rejection too... 😞 I was tempted not to check the portal because I was convinced that would bring me bad luck, but here we are.

Something I find frustrating with Links' new CAPP-based approach to recruitment and CC's new priority system is that the two firms that literally offer the highest number of training contracts offer the most arbitrary-seeming and lottery-like recruitment experiences. 😭 Anyway, onwards and upwards!

 

[Matt_96]

Links rejection too... 😞 I was tempted not to check the portal because I was convinced that would bring me bad luck, but here we are.

Something I find frustrating with Links' new CAPP-based approach to recruitment and CC's new priority system is that the two firms that literally offer the highest number of training contracts offer the most arbitrary-seeming and lottery-like recruitment experiences. 😭 Anyway, onwards and upwards!

It sucks but try to see the positive side. Do you really want to work at a company that by your own words treats you in an 'arbitrary-seeming' and 'lottery-like' way? I think that says a lot about how they would treat you as a trainee in general. Your best bet is to look at this as a dodged bullet (for this cycle at least).

 

[M0723]

Links PFO off the portal too....