2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[S87]

Has anyone heard from wHITE & case?

 

[AspiringSol]

Cheers, thanks a lot!

I heard back today, got rejected post TI which was last Thurs!

 

[Matt_96]

TC offer from Wedlake Bell!

 

[Anon 11031]

TC offer from Wedlake Bell!

Amazing! You are so deserving of this!!

 

[Moe]

Could someone please advise on their experience at a Morgan Lewis assessment centre? Mine is coming soon!

 

[Matt_96]

Amazing! You are so deserving of this!!

Thank you! Had another interview today (but they will get back to me before the deadline of the offer, I understand) so we'll see what happens. But now the pressure's off!

 

[Anon 11031]

Thank you! Had another interview today (but they will get back to me before the deadline of the offer, I understand) so we'll see what happens. But now the pressure's off!

No problem - I'm so happy you didn't let what happened last week falter your performance, I think that's a huge credit to you.

100% - once the pressure is off, it's such a great feeling. Whether you accept this offer or not, definitely time to celebrate!

 

[Jaysen]

TC offer from Wedlake Bell!

Well done!

 

[Jessica Booker]

TC offer from Wedlake Bell!

Congratulations!!

 

[SJaou]

When, if ever, is an appropriate time to nudge Grad Recruitment?

I applied for a TC on 18th April and haven't heard anything since, other than an acknowledgement last week when I emailed to update my GDL results. I finished a 6-month secondment at the firm at the end of March and was encouraged to apply when applications opened, so I'm a bit stumped. Should I just assume it's bad news at this point?

 

[JoeyTr]

When, if ever, is an appropriate time to nudge Grad Recruitment?

I applied for a TC on 18th April and haven't heard anything since, other than an acknowledgement last week when I emailed to update my GDL results. I finished a 6-month secondment at the firm at the end of March and was encouraged to apply when applications opened, so I'm a bit stumped. Should I just assume it's bad news at this point?

what firm is it? (if you dont mind sharing)

 

[white9]

Did anyone do a AC at Pinsent Masons this year?

 

[AspiringSol]

how should one answer the question ‘how would you make sure you stand out in a training contract?”

 

[Jessica Booker]

how should one answer the question ‘how would you make sure you stand out in a training contract?”

Have you had any thoughts on how you might approach it?

 

[AspiringSol]

Have you had any thoughts on how you might approach it?

I actually had to answer this question but I don’t think I gave a good enough answer… I just talked about networking, helping others if my team was quiet and trying to improve processes. I gave examples for these as well from my own experiences. Although, I might have rambled a bit and was not as succinct as I could have been which could have been the bigger issue…

 

[Yas_1]

Did my dentons telephone interview today! they were lovely but i think because they were so kind i don't know if i did well or they are just always nice lol

Hey, congratulations on your interview! I was wondering if you’d be willing to speak with me a bit about your experience? I have mine next week and it’s my first TC interview so I’m very nervous! 😣

 

[hrb_pg]

Generally, does anyone have any idea when HL responds(even if it is just the WG invite?)

Same with Macfarlanes

Both are for direct TC

 

[Jessica Booker]

I actually had to answer this question but I don’t think I gave a good enough answer… I just talked about networking, helping others if my team was quiet and trying to improve processes. I gave examples for these as well from my own experiences. Although, I might have rambled a bit and was not as succinct as I could have been which could have been the bigger issue…

I would advise to focus more on your personal strengths in this type of question. This ensures your answer is more unique to you - “why you would stand out” rather than the opportunities to potentially stand out that any trainee could take up (eg networking/helping team members out).

 

[SamTam99]

Does anyone know how long it takes Freshfields to get back to you post Watson Glaser?

 

[Alice94]

What are firms looking for in group exercises? An individual in my group wouldn't stop talking and barely allowed anyone else to speak!