I would definitely take this list with a pinch of salt. For example, it says NRF is 50-100% but, as we know, they haven’t opened the direct TC route this year. Last year, it had multiple firms listed as healthy intake who didn’t open direct TC too. It’s the best resource we have ofc but worth asking here anyway too or reaching out to people as it’s not always accurate.TCLA have a list which shows whether firms recruit solely from VS, solely from DTC, or a mix of both. It also shows the % recruited from both routes as well. I have pasted the link below:
It seems that Stephenson Harwood takes around 50% from both VS and DTC. 🙂
Where firms recruit from (Vacation Scheme vs Direct TC applications) 2024-2025
Hi folks! To help you develop a well-rounded application strategy, we’ve put together the following thread highlighting where firms typically recruit from—whether it's through vacation schemes or direct training contract routes. We've organised firms into four categories: Firms which recruit a...www.thecorporatelawacademy.com
TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
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Hi everyone! Just wanted to second what @desperateTCseeker1998 pointed out. NRF has indeed appeared to axe its direct training contract application route this year. The list in question was put together early in the recruitment cycle, and several firms have now adjusted their processes. We've been amending the list as we find out about these changes. Some firms may have historically taken a significant number of trainees via the direct training contract route but have now adapted their approach based on their current vacation scheme intakes. While the list remains broadly accurate, it's always best to check with individual firms and apply accordingly. Good luck with your direct training contract applications!
With a Milbank VS PFO, I am now out of the running for any VSs this cycle. Do you have any advice for getting into applying for TCs this late in the cycle? (I am currently a penultimate-year law student)
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Just completed VI for Michelmores and received a feedback report. Unsure if I'll pass the benchmark with result of 20/36 (6/9 Grit, 6/9 Applied Intellect, 4/9 Creative Force, 4/9 Digital Mindset).
Any insight (into whether this is any good or if I should prepare myself for PFO!) would be gratefully received - I know it's difficult to gauge, and comes across as a sort of how long is a piece of string question, but is 20/36 generally a pass for firms like MM?
Any insight (into whether this is any good or if I should prepare myself for PFO!) would be gratefully received - I know it's difficult to gauge, and comes across as a sort of how long is a piece of string question, but is 20/36 generally a pass for firms like MM?
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Does Curtis get back to applicants? Has anyone heard anything?
Has anyone had any luck asking Linklaters GR for an update? I think someone mentioned that the auto-reply said they were aiming to get back end of Jan? Tempted to check-in with them but don't want to badger them
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yeah, post the AC that happened on the 6th of Feb for LevFin, got my PFO monday morning
Got a rejection yesterday.
I just got an Arnold and Porter interview and I'm freaking out.
Here's the thing I've already screwed up assessment centres with Freshfields and Hogan Lovells so I'm not so confident here. I need to get polished like the other candidates by getting interview prep otherwise nothing changes.😅
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