2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

[JBL]

Still waiting too, don't worry!

I received the email this afternoon, unsuccessful AC but on a reserve list if anyone drops out 😬 ah well, first AC, first rejection, now to try and get some feedback for the next cycle!

 

[BiancaM]

rpc pfo post-vrt. always a delight hearing back from firms these days

 

[Abgaal]

Macfarlanes AC invite! Over the moon right now and honestly in shock. It includes an in-tray exercise, a written assessment and a partner interview. Does anyone have any advice on a Macs AC? It'll be my first AC!

Hey congrats - when did you apply

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Hey congrats - when did you apply

I applied July 19th I believe. Or somewhere around that week.

 

[Isobel2995]

Addleshaw Goddard AC Invite! 😭

 

[Law2022]

Addleshaw Goddard AC Invite! 😭

I’m so happy for you❤️❤️

 

[Isobel2995]

I’m so happy for you❤️❤️

Thank you! I hope you hear back from AG soon! Will keep my fingers crossed for you 🤞🤞

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

Just got a PFO this morning so I think they’ve just started getting back to people!

Likewise - I got my PFO this morning - this was post-application

 

[AspiringSol]

I’m considering going to Scotland for a month to volunteer in conservation but I won’t have any service the whole trip! Is this a silly thing to do/should I just be prioritising training contract applications again? I’ve applied to a couple TCs that may have September interviews but this is just hypothetical, and they may well just reject me…

 

[Dheepa]

I’m considering going to Scotland for a month to volunteer in conservation but I won’t have any service the whole trip! Is this a silly thing to do/should I just be prioritising training contract applications again? I’ve applied to a couple TCs that may have September interviews but this is just hypothetical, and they may well just reject me…

Sounds like a really cool thing to be doing. I’d go for it - especially if you think you’d regret NOT doing it. You could always ask them for an online interview - I fee like firms will still be doing them for a while.

 

[AspiringSol]

Sounds like a really cool thing to be doing. I’d go for it - especially if you think you’d regret NOT doing it. You could always ask them for an online interview - I fee like firms will still be doing them for a while.

Yeah that’s the thing, I won’t have any service or internet so feels like more of a risk

 

[Lohana]

Anyone have any experience or know anyone whose done edwin Coe TC interview - just want to to get some idea on what the 45min practical is like and any tips. Thanks!

 

[Dheepa]

Yeah that’s the thing, I won’t have any service or internet so feels like more of a risk

Ahhhh okay sorry my bad I missed that in your original post. That definitely does make it a tougher call but I’m still in favour of you doing it. If it’s not something you will get the opportunity to do again, it seems worth pursuing it rather than turning it down for something that may or may not happen. In the long run it also seems like one of those experiences that will really help your apps stand out too! Maybe the final thing you should consider is how much did you like the firms you sent out direct TC apps to - if they aren’t necessarily your top choice firms missing out on the first stage post app assessment might be easier to swallow?

 

[AspiringSol]

Ahhhh okay sorry my bad I missed that in your original post. That definitely does make it a tougher call but I’m still in favour of you doing it. If it’s not something you will get the opportunity to do again, it seems worth pursuing it rather than turning it down for something that may or may not happen. In the long run it also seems like one of those experiences that will really help your apps stand out too! Maybe the final thing you should consider is how much did you like the firms you sent out direct TC apps to - if they aren’t necessarily your top choice firms missing out on the first stage post app assessment might be easier to swallow?

Aw yeah thank you! I do really like one of the firms and I emailed them to ask about when they’re doing interviews but they haven’t responded yet… I’m just hoping they’ll do some before I leave preferably but if not, I suppose I have another year to apply? It is tough but as you said I just feel like I won’t have the opportunity to do it again!

 

[TC fiend]

I’m considering going to Scotland for a month to volunteer in conservation but I won’t have any service the whole trip! Is this a silly thing to do/should I just be prioritising training contract applications again? I’ve applied to a couple TCs that may have September interviews but this is just hypothetical, and they may well just reject me…

As Dheepa said, if this is a one time chance you get I'd say f** the applications and go! It's not in any way guaranteed whether you'll get an interview (or whether the interviews will even happen in that timeframe), and if you do get an interview and it can't be rescheduled, you can always crank up your data plan so you can sit through a virtual / phone interview anyway. I think you're in a better position when you're saying "dang, this firm wants to interview me next week so I gotta get myself to a town with a steady wifi connection!" than sitting at home reading your PFO emails thinking "dang, I could be in Scotland right now".

 

[BrerRabbit]

rpc pfo post-vrt. always a delight hearing back from firms these days

Same here - though they did encourage me to apply again.... (Or maybe they say that to everyone!) 🙃

 

[BiancaM]

Same here - though they did encourage me to apply again.... (Or maybe they say that to everyone!) 🙃

there were two emails so perhaps one is generic and one is for good apps that they are encouraging for reapplication? (i might be deluded but hey 🥲)

 

[BrerRabbit]

there were two emails so perhaps one is generic and one is for good apps that they are encouraging for reapplication? (i might be deluded but hey 🥲)

I'm quite keen on RPC, so ever the optimist I'm leaning towards good apps/reapply!🤞

 

[Jacob Miller]

What is the best thing to say when you renege an offer because of another TC? Also is it best by phone or email?

I think by phone is the best from a politeness perspective (think breaking up by text...), and then theyre likely to ask you to follow up with something in writing thereafter.

 

[ssolicitorz]

I still haven't heard from Freshfields after my application was updated on Jult 19th. No WG invite, no nothing. Anyone else waiting for that PFO?