Hi, I hadn't heard anything since I submitted the app on the deadline (4th Feb).
However, I received an invite to do the online test today! I think it looks like they are getting back to people, just taking their time with it 😅
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However, I received an invite to do the online test today! I think it looks like they are getting back to people, just taking their time with it 😅
So good to hear & so happy for you! @AspiringIPLawyer - Also good to know the wheels are indeed turning! 😂
Hi @LlamaLaw, I have just received a telephone interview invite from Fieldfisher! May I ask you:
1. How many trainees were recruited in your cycle?
2. "The phone interview will be a mixture of competency, technical and motivational questions", I understand it may be too long ago to remember, would you say I am correct in thinking that "technical" refers to their practice areas & and the practical work that they do?
Thank you!
1. How many trainees were recruited in your cycle?
2. "The phone interview will be a mixture of competency, technical and motivational questions", I understand it may be too long ago to remember, would you say I am correct in thinking that "technical" refers to their practice areas & and the practical work that they do?
Thank you!
Congrats on the telephone interview!
For 1, I don't know for certain, unfortunately. Legal Cheek suggests it's an intake of 18 (12 in London, 3 Birmingham, 3 Manchester). Those figures broadly correspond to what I heard/saw but I don't have a solid answer for you.
For 2, yes I think that's fair, at least to extent of knowing what they are and a little bit about Fieldfisher's work in them. I don't recall it being a particularly significant part of the interview, if I'm honest. It was more competency and motivational. Also some general expectations about the skills of a trainee/solicitor would probably fall under the technical side of things.
Hi @John Doe, may I ask how much time you had to prepare for your TI after receiving the invitation?
Hi @Zoe_H02, happily I've got a week's time to prepare. It depends on the time slot you choose though - they offer a fair few dates to choose from.
Good luck with your application! 🙂
Hi, @gdelle I waited 3 weeks after OA to receive a TI invite, so I wouldn't worry too much. Hope it helps and good luck 
Yes way longer! I did my OA on the 29th of January and im still waiting for a response!
And your feedback email also said "We will be in touch within 7 days regarding the outcome of your application.", right?
Hi @gdelle! Mine says the same thing, but it seems like most of the applicants didn't get responses within 7 days. Best of luck with your application!
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Yes! Do not worry I hope we hear back soon! Though this is taking too long and I hope I do not have to do an assessment day (if i get invited in one ofc) during exam season. Though it seems very likely that assessment days will be during exams😖
Just an update, I received an email today saying:
'Thank you for taking the time to apply to Fieldfisher.
Unfortunately, we have now filled the Training Contract 2024 (London) vacancies for this recruitment round and will be unable to consider your application on this occasion.'
It's exactly the same email I received last year. I know I should have learned my lesson and not applied so close to the deadline but I do think it's a bit upsetting that they make you go through the lengthy process of writing a full personalised application, waiting weeks, being invited to take the test, then waiting more weeks just to be told that all the vacancies have been filled and they won't even look at your application 😔
Good luck to everyone who is still waiting to hear / had TI invites / AC invites! 🤞🏼
'Thank you for taking the time to apply to Fieldfisher.
Unfortunately, we have now filled the Training Contract 2024 (London) vacancies for this recruitment round and will be unable to consider your application on this occasion.'
It's exactly the same email I received last year. I know I should have learned my lesson and not applied so close to the deadline but I do think it's a bit upsetting that they make you go through the lengthy process of writing a full personalised application, waiting weeks, being invited to take the test, then waiting more weeks just to be told that all the vacancies have been filled and they won't even look at your application 😔
Good luck to everyone who is still waiting to hear / had TI invites / AC invites! 🤞🏼
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