Training Contracts 2014

It depends.

If the firm is in the MC, you'll be rejected I'm afraid. If not, you're OK.

Hopefully. what uni did you go by the way and what are you studying if you dont mind me asking?

Thanks. It was not an MC, I was just talking about my work experience at an MC. Anyway, for my next application, is it technically correct to say magic circle instead of Magic Circle? Or its just Magic Circle and that's it?

I went to UEA (not Russel, but clinging into T-20), but have U.S. experience and LL.M from the U.S. too.

have you applied for any other training contracts?

I've applied for a small handful (less than 10). Interviewed at Freshfields last week (unsuccessful); interview at Slaughter and May next week; PFO from A&O. Also interviewed with Reed Smith a couple years back.

Wow you've had some success. this is actually my first year of applying for training contracts. So did all the law firms turn you down (the ones that interviewed you)?

And this might sound stupid, Im new to here; what does PFO mean?

Has anyone heard from A&O, Linklaters, Clifford Chance or Norton Rose?

This is also my first "real' year applying- the previous Reed Smith interview a couple of year back was an off-the-c
uff application, and the only one I submitted that cycle.

"PFO" stand for 'Please F@#K OFF'; it's forum slang for when a firm rejects your application w/o an interview invite.

I was turned down by Reed SMith and Freshfields, but Slaughters isnt until next week, so who knows...

Now I know what PFO means, lol

Have you been successful at any vac schemes or work placements?

And do you think i stand any chance with a law firm (ranked 50 to 100) with a first in accounting from the university of bedfrordshire?

I did not complete any vac schemes/placements, but spent my summers working in the U.S. instead (completely non-law related).

As for your chances of getting a TC:
I don't really think I'm qualified to comment seeing as a). this is my 1st app cycle, b). I don't have a TC myself yet.

There are lots of really experienced people on this forum (with TC's!) who might be able to give you some more realistic advice.

I got a PFO from A&O a couple of days after submitting (early June).
No word from Links or CC yet, and I submitted those about 2 weeks ago.

Have you been invited to do the online tests yet? I thought it was automatic but obviously not!

Does anyone know how long Linklaters generally takes to get back candidates for interviews?

Bristows isn't just a covering letter. It's a 'personal statement', a 'why Bristows' question and some other things.

Have Links asked you to complete any tests yet (or contacted you other than acknowledging your app)?

No, only an acknowledgement so far. You?