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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
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so embarrassed to be "that pfo person" but hoping my transparency helps someones anxiety.
The streak continues... Orrick pfo.
The streak continues... Orrick pfo.
99% of people had to be a "PFO person" to become a "happy to announce...." person. Your transparency helps others feel less alone and own their PFOs. So don't be embarrassed!
thank you for saying that. Can't wait to join to the "happy to announce" league
It’s important to announce PFOs just as much as it is the successes! We all get rejection and sharing them makes the process seem less isolating.
Rooting for you and everyone else to be posting “pleased to announce” soon though!
Don't be embarrassed at all.
As much as LinkedIn makes it look like everyone gets an amazing TC offer or 5 in second year that isn't my or a lot of others reality, this cycle I've had 4 PFO's, 1 VI invite which I am expecting to be followed by a PFO as it was not my best or even a good performance and I have one more application outstanding.
One of my favourite things about this forum is the honesty from people about the reality of the process.
Here's hoping we can both turn those PFO streaks into the coveted happy to announce post soon enough.
Are you saying you got a freshfields AC invite? Or just asking if anyone has?
I just got my WG invite. Would love to know from others, how long it took to get the AC invite after completing the WG.
No I am waiting!!! I have seen one person on here got theirs last Thursday, but apart from that I haven't seen anyone else.
I got a PFO from Pinsents about 2 weeks ago...
I have been that PFO person so many times. If it is a firm you really love, I recommend reapplying the following cycle(s) if the firm allows and you can strengthen your application in some way.
I applied to my “dream” firm in 2019 and did not get through the initial application stage. I was so determined to get that particular TC! I self-funded the GDL and then got a paralegal job. As cheesy as it may sound, I also really took the time to work on myself as a candidate. I attended more events, spoke with lawyers at the firm, and worked on truly understanding “why law” for me personally. I reapplied this year to my dream firm and got the TC!
I know many firms do allow candidates to reapply in subsequent cycles, so have a look if you can. Happy to discuss further or take a look at applications if I can help at all.
so kind of you Penelope and super inspiring. I'll take you up on that offer
Thanks - I just completed the AC last week. I did a Vac scheme at PM in 2019 but didn't get a TC, now I have just gotten to the final stage for a direct TC. Not sure I can face a PFO at the final stage from the same firm 2 years later!
Fingers crossed.
Fingers crossed.
Only one person so far has heard on here. I'm not giving up hope!!!!
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