General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[Dannys]

same here.. i worked hard on that application and just like that .. not even past the first stage.

Same here. Really thought was a strong application..

Onwards and upwards!

 

[NMD]

Hi everyone, I hope you’re all keeping well! I was wondering whether anyone had completed the Mishcon training contract assessment day and whether they could shed any light on the process? I would really appreciate any guidance! Thanks

 

[thirdtimelucky]

which firm?

But yes, even if a personal interview you may get commercial questions, often related to your career motivation.

Ah this makes sense. It's for Mishcon. All I've managed to find online is that they ask a lot about your chosen subject (which they asked about in the application) !

 

[Popal]

Same here. Really thought was a strong application..

Onwards and upwards!

Same here... hmmm definitely a trend here. I wonder whether they’ve reduced the number of direct training contracts available due to COVID. We can tell ourselves that anyway, if it makes us feel better

 

[Law2022]

Same here... hmmm definitely a trend here. I wonder whether they’ve reduced the number of direct training contracts available due to COVID. We can tell ourselves that anyway, if it makes us feel better

Could be a possibility as my app was really tailored to the firm. Haha COVID is a good excuse for it anyway

 

[dosblancos7]

To those doing Freshfields' VS, is it 3 weeks or has it been reduced to 1 due to the virtual nature?

 

[Andre]

Do you know if you are able to apply to Freshfields tomorrow or is it midnight tonight?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Do you know if you are able to apply to Freshfields tomorrow or is it midnight tonight?

what’s the deadline?

 

[ath120]

Do you know if you are able to apply to Freshfields tomorrow or is it midnight tonight?

Hey! I think as the deadline is the 16th July, I'd assume its midnight on the 16th i.e. tomorrow.

 

[Andre]

what’s the deadline?

States 16th July

 

[Law2022]

Did anybody else receive an email from grad recruitment today that Norton Rose Fulbright has decided to wait till all second year results have been received before viewing your application? And that we have to apply again during the next application window? My second year results were on my application so I hope it wasn’t just me who got this email

 

[Law2022]

Hi there has anyone heard back from Eversheds yet ?

I got a rejection today

 

[Jessica Booker]

States 16th July

23.59 on the 16th then...

no one should leave it that late though and remember if you need any tech support, people are probably only working until 5.30pm on the 16th at the latest.

 

[dosblancos7]

Regarding Freshfields, can anyone edit their app now? I was just checking as a few weeks ago it had an edit button but now it no longer does.

 

[Dheepa]

Did anybody else receive an email from grad recruitment today that Norton Rose Fulbright has decided to wait till all second year results have been received before viewing your application? And that we have to apply again during the next application window? My second year results were on my application so I hope it wasn’t just me who got this email

Hey! NRF haven't even held any of their spring or summer vacs yet. We were told in June that vacs would take place in September over the course of three days but haven't received any other info yet.

My guess is maybe they are waiting to make offers to VS students in September by which time they would already open apps for next cycle/make offers to direct TC applicants like yourself then.

Hope that gives you some context for the email but I'm just speculating here as well.

 

[Law2022]

Hey! NRF haven't even held any of their spring or summer vacs yet. We were told in June that vacs would take place in September over the course of three days but haven't received any other info yet.

My guess is maybe they are waiting to make offers to VS students in September by which time they would already open apps for next cycle/make offers to direct TC applicants like yourself then.

Hope that gives you some context for the email but I'm just speculating here as well.

Hey! Thanks for replying. Your response was super helpful and the email makes a lot more sense now! I couldn’t find any information on this so thanks again. Good luck on your vac scheme

 

[S87]

Just received an email from Latham informing me that they will be able to provide an update about tc apps by early September. Sit tight and enjoy your summer guys!!

 

[EA]

Just received an email from Latham informing me that they will be able to provide an update about tc apps by early September. Sit tight and enjoy your summer guys!!

I also received the email.

 

[S87]

Hi guys,

Is anyone having issues with submitting Frehsfields application? I am going nuts

 

[frow3n]

Regarding Freshfields, can anyone edit their app now? I was just checking as a few weeks ago it had an edit button but now it no longer does.

Hey,
Yes still able to edit. Submitted mine a couple of days ago if that helps!