2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[s.k.o]

My email says we'll know by no later than 7th May. The first assessment centre is next Thursday - I haven't seen any revised dates but please correct if I'm wrong!

same here I only see 'no later than 7th May.

 

[John Travoni]

Looks like we’re not gonna be hearing from BM after all today 🙁

 

[JayC]

Looks like we’re not gonna be hearing from BM after all today 🙁

It could come in a bit? I feel like they would send a holding e-mail otherwise

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Anyone received an interview invite from Ashurst or any update regarding their application post-tests.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Orrick’s app is soooooo longgggg 😭

What did you include in the covering letter as I am not sure what to discuss in the covering letter.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi! Thanks so much for replying.

In regards to the second question, looking at the phrasing, do you think it's okay to talk about an area of law that is becoming more regulated. Like, in the sense that it will be an opportunity for the firm to expand and learn more about this emerging area of law. Or would you say opportunities are more based on growth in certain markets?

I'm finding it really difficult to answer. I'm really interested in regulatory stuff and I have an idea in mind but I don't know how I could relate to it being an 'opportunity' 😔

Yes, that is a reasonable subject to tackle for such a question

 

[Vesania]

Looks like BM bamboozled us

 

[TCGIRLLL]

What did you include in the covering letter as I am not sure what to discuss in the covering letter.

As the questions are so many and it may seem repetitive, I felt like this was the best approach. I haven’t submitted mine yet though.

For the cover letter, first, I talked about why Orrick more generally, and for me, it’s their strength in the energy sector. Then I went on to talk about my motivation behind energy law( I have a story lol 😭). Then concluded with a why me paragraph of my skills and how they’ll be valuable to orrick. It’s just 500 words.

I was scared to overlap with the last question of why do I want to train at orrick but here, I talked about their unique training contract structure and the perks for me. That one is just 200 or 250 words I think.

 

[JayC]

Do people’s BM VIs say finished or reviewed?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

As the questions are so many and it may seem repetitive, I felt like this was the best approach. I haven’t submitted mine yet though.

For the cover letter, first, I talked about why Orrick more generally, and for me, it’s their strength in the energy sector. Then I went on to talk about my motivation behind energy law( I have a story lol 😭). Then concluded with a why me paragraph of my skills and how they’ll be valuable to orrick. It’s just 500 words.

I was scared to overlap with the last question of why do I want to train at orrick but here, I talked about their unique training contract structure and the perks for me. That one is just 200 or 250 words I think.

I am in the same situation also as I am thinking of discussing why Orrick in covering letter then it is repetition but thank you very much for this. Also if you want to discuss how to approach the application questions then feel free to reach out.

 

[Vesania]

Sorry to be bearer of bad news but if I am reading the email from BM correctly, if we have not heard back today. We are unsuccessful.

“As a reminder, all video interviews will be screened on a rolling basis and candidates will find out whether their interview has been successful by no later than 7th May.”

from the VI invitation email^

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

Sorry to be bearer of bad news but if I am reading the email from BM correctly, if we have not heard back today. We are unsuccessful.

“As a reminder, all video interviews will be screened on a rolling basis and candidates will find out whether their interview has been successful by no later than 7th May.”

from the VI invitation email^

But.... strength in numbers - someone on this forum would have got an AC invite - I wouldn't give up hope yet!

 

[SS1]

Sorry to be bearer of bad news but if I am reading the email from BM correctly, if we have not heard back today. We are unsuccessful.

“As a reminder, all video interviews will be screened on a rolling basis and candidates will find out whether their interview has been successful by no later than 7th May.”

from the VI invitation email^

I still interpret that as saying we should all hear by today 'whether our interview has been successful'. - They are probably extra busy or our video interviews are just too amazing and they are taking longer than anticipated to truly appreciate them all

 

[John Travoni]

Sorry to be bearer of bad news but if I am reading the email from BM correctly, if we have not heard back today. We are unsuccessful.

“As a reminder, all video interviews will be screened on a rolling basis and candidates will find out whether their interview has been successful by no later than 7th May.”

from the VI invitation email^

No, this is false. I emailed graduate recruitment and they said that they haven’t told anyone whether they have been successful or not. So pls guys, let’s keep these worries off the forum, bc we really do not need the extra stress 😂😂

plus no one on this forum has heard back yet so it’s definitely indicative that they haven’t got back to anyone.

have a good weekend guys

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

No, this is false. I emailed graduate recruitment and they said that they haven’t told anyone whether they have been successful or not. So pls guys, let’s keep these worries off the forum, bc we really do not need the extra stress 😂😂

plus no one on this forum has heard back yet so it’s definitely indicative that they haven’t got back to anyone.

have a good weekend guys

Thanks for sharing

 

[M777]

No, this is false. I emailed graduate recruitment and they said that they haven’t told anyone whether they have been successful or not. So pls guys, let’s keep these worries off the forum, bc we really do not need the extra stress 😂😂

plus no one on this forum has heard back yet so it’s definitely indicative that they haven’t got back to anyone.

have a good weekend guys

It'd also be pretty weird to ghost people at video interview stage considering they rejected people at app stage (me) and also did so at WG stage

 

[JayC]

plus no one on this forum has heard back yet so it’s definitely indicative that they haven’t got back to anyone.

Exactly this is why this forum is so legendary - imagine being an aspiring solicitor alone in the wild trying to work out what it means to have not heard from BM by their 'at latest' date!

 

[s.k.o]

Sorry to be bearer of bad news but if I am reading the email from BM correctly, if we have not heard back today. We are unsuccessful.

“As a reminder, all video interviews will be screened on a rolling basis and candidates will find out whether their interview has been successful by no later than 7th May.”

from the VI invit

I still interpret that as saying we should all hear by today 'whether our interview has been successful'. - They are probably extra busy or our video interviews are just too amazing and they are taking longer than anticipated to truly appreciate them all

haha this sounds like a WG test now. cheeky BM

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

Exactly this is why this forum is so legendary - imagine being an aspiring solicitor alone in the wild trying to work out what it means to have not heard from BM by their 'at latest' date!

 

[Vesania]

I didn’t want to be right guys! On the contrary I was hoping I was wrong and I’m glad you were able to correct me! Let’s hope for some good news soon! Have a good weekend all