Thanks a lot!Hey there,
Just checked their website and saw they recruit 12-15 trainees each year, which is great. I have attached their GR website for more info -
Training Contract | Trainee Lawyers | Penningtons Manches Cooper
We introduce trainees to challenging cases and recognise the value of real responsibility and direct client contact with experienced solicitors are always ready to give support when needed.www.penningtonslaw.com
TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
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Will you be told in advance the name of the partners that are going to interview you?
Hello @Jessica Booker! Hope you are well. I have applied to a firm last year that included in the rejection email (post-app) that my application was strong and that I was encouraged to re apply this year. However, I have nothing new when it comes to work experience because my country had been at war for the past 1+ year and this was not really my priority, unfortunately. Can I reapply just with a much stronger app or is new work experience required to have a good chance of them progressing me to the next stage(s)? Thanks a lot!
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I don’t think you need work experience to improve an app - it can help but there are other ways to show the improvement in your application, plus the form feels you had a strong application to begin with, so it maybe that you don’t need to show any major development, but persistence in developing your skills and knowledge (but this can be demonstrated in many ways outside of work experience).
I don’t think they’ll tell you. It could change last minute too. So probably not worth telling people.
Goodwin PFO post VI (DTC) 😭
Goodwing PFO Post VI (DTC) - it happens! Lets keep it moving!
Yep, Goodwin PFO as well.
If anyone gets an AC for DTC, can they confirm? I wonder if they had a great VS intake and picked some DTC’s from there.
Trying to convince myself that’s the only possible reason for rejection because my VI was just THAT good 🤣
If anyone gets an AC for DTC, can they confirm? I wonder if they had a great VS intake and picked some DTC’s from there.
Trying to convince myself that’s the only possible reason for rejection because my VI was just THAT good 🤣
Goodwin recently rejected me for VS. I do wonder about their TC. Suspect it’s mostly VSs getting those. Compare that to PH or K&S. Neither of those run vac schemes.
It is unlikely that a firm can accommodate this. They very much frown upon people applying to a regional office believing it to be an easier application route to try to switch to London once an offer is through.
I don’t think firms will accommodate this whatever may be the reason
. It is usually looked down upon so I recommend sticking to the regional office
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Feel free to PM me about this. I'd stress most won't move you, either because it is a standard policy not too (too many people have tried this before) or because they won't have a vacancy for you to move into.
Ultimately you will need very legitimate reasons for requesting the change, and even then, be prepared for the firm to say no.
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