2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[Georgina Evans]

Who is still waiting to hear back from BM TC application ?

Me and I applied on 6th March

 

[E.A]

Waiting for BM .... this time last year I applied on the 1st April (just like this year) and I got the WG invite 2 weeks after so hopefully we hear back soon!

 

[OEO]

Has anyone heard from BM today?

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Urgh just got my rejection email from BM, without opportunity to take a WG. I really don't understand where I went wrong with this one--I have 2 vacation schemes coming up with fairly similar firms, work experience relevant to some of their big practice areas, grades are strong, and I was pleased with my answers. Spent a lot of time on it and did a lot of research into the firm.

Going to have to send my direct TC applications to TCLA first to figure out where I'm going wrong with these. I don't understand what was an automatic "no" with this one.

 

[traineedreamer]

Urgh just got my rejection email from BM, without opportunity to take a WG. I really don't understand where I went wrong with this one--I have 2 vacation schemes coming up with fairly similar firms, work experience relevant to some of their big practice areas, grades are strong, and I was pleased with my answers. Spent a lot of time on it and did a lot of research into the firm.

Going to have to send my direct TC applications to TCLA first to figure out where I'm going wrong with these. I don't understand what was an automatic "no" with this one.

Sorry to hear that! Hopefully your Vacation Schemes end up with a more positive outcome. The face that you've got two upcoming Vac Schemes is such an amazing achievement. Take the time to feel the sting if you need, but don't be discouraged, your TC will come!

I would definitely recommend sending your applications to TCLA if you can. I haven't heard back from BM yet, but @Jessica Booker reviewed my draft and her comments were incredibly insightful. It really has helped me to (hopefully) do better when writing other applications.

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Sorry to hear that! Hopefully your Vacation Schemes end up with a more positive outcome. The face that you've got two upcoming Vac Schemes is such an amazing achievement. Take the time to feel the sting if you need, but don't be discouraged, your TC will come!

I would definitely recommend sending your applications to TCLA if you can. I haven't heard back from BM yet, but @Jessica Booker reviewed my draft and her comments were incredibly insightful. It really has helped me to (hopefully) do better when writing other applications.

Thanks so much!!! I’m not taking it too bad, I usually have a 5 minute sulk and then bounce back after a quick glass of wine 🍷

I think I’ll have a go at the White & Case app and send that to Jessica. No point being my own critic!

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

Urgh just got my rejection email from BM, without opportunity to take a WG. I really don't understand where I went wrong with this one--I have 2 vacation schemes coming up with fairly similar firms, work experience relevant to some of their big practice areas, grades are strong, and I was pleased with my answers. Spent a lot of time on it and did a lot of research into the firm.

Going to have to send my direct TC applications to TCLA first to figure out where I'm going wrong with these. I don't understand what was an automatic "no" with this one.

So sorry to hear this. I literally got my rejection too and I'm feeling the same way. Like how do I improve on this now?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Sorry to hear that! Hopefully your Vacation Schemes end up with a more positive outcome. The face that you've got two upcoming Vac Schemes is such an amazing achievement. Take the time to feel the sting if you need, but don't be discouraged, your TC will come!

I would definitely recommend sending your applications to TCLA if you can. I haven't heard back from BM yet, but @Jessica Booker reviewed my draft and her comments were incredibly insightful. It really has helped me to (hopefully) do better when writing other applications.

Awww thanks 😊- this kind of feedback is great to receive ❤️

 

[SS1]

So sorry to hear this. I literally got my rejection too and I'm feeling the same way. Like how do I improve on this now?

Oh really sorry to hear guys, it's so draining, this application process.! Would you mind sharing when you applied to BM? I am still waiting

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

Oh really sorry to hear guys, it's so draining, this application process.! Would you mind sharing when you applied to BM? I am still waiting

Thanks, it really is! I applied a week before the deadline. Another friend of mine applied just before I did and she is still waiting. I think it's just random at this point

 

[SS1]

Thanks, it really is! I applied a week before the deadline. Another friend of mine applied just before I did and she is still waiting. I think it's just random at this point

thank you for sharing - I'll just keep checking my emails then 🤦‍♀️ Best of luck!

 

[Sonia_Kawaii]

thank you for sharing - I'll just keep checking my emails then 🤦‍♀️ Best of luck!

When did you apply?

 

[SS1]

When did you apply?

I applied March 29th

 

[John Travoni]

I applied to BM really early - like on the 8th February, and they said they’re rolling basis so I don’t understand how ppl who have applied way after me are hearing back before me 😕😕

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I applied to BM really early - like on the 8th February, and they said they’re rolling basis so I don’t understand how ppl who have applied way after me are hearing back before me 😕😕

Think of it as a positive. Everyone has got rejections as far as I know.

 

[Bea Ildem]

Hi all, has anyone applied to Howard Kennedy? From their website it sounds like they go straight from the written application to the AC, is that correct or are they other stages?

Many thanks,

Marie

Hi Marie,

When I applied last year for the 2022 TC the process was as follows:

Online app > online test > video interview > written task + AC.

I am applying again this year and expecting a similar process.

Hope this helps,

Bea

 

[Matt_96]

Hi Marie,

When I applied last year for the 2022 TC the process was as follows:

Online app > online test > video interview > written task + AC.

I am applying again this year and expecting a similar process.

Hope this helps,

Bea

Hi Bea,

What online test does Howard Kennedy use?

 

[E.A]

Another day waiting for BM.. good luck everyone!

 

[lawgal101]

Anything yet from Weightmans?

 

[Vikash2210]

Hey everyone

Has anyone applied to Sky's new training contract? Any idea what tests Sky make you do for this, the provider they use is SHL.

Thanks and hope everyone is enjoying the outdoors a bit more!!