Training Contract 2020

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No literally nothing. They haven’t even replied to my email so now I have no idea what to do cos I don’t wanna send another one like badgering them but its almost October so I’m getting so. Confused. Have you emailed them at all ??

Might be worth calling and leaving a voicemail if you don't hear anything by the end of September. I imagine they're just very busy at the moment.

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futuretraineeMH

Original post by C Gallerani

I did - on 4th September.

Applied on the deadline day. Tests submitted mid-August.

VRT - all average with "reasoning" above average.
SJT - social adaptability, attention to detail, social awareness

I don't believe they send out PFOs individually, one per week. My understanding is that they invite even as late as end of September/ early October. You may research the past year forum - there were people doing telephone interviews and ACs quite late.

Fingers crossed.

Oh, interesting...

I got:
VRT - all above average with "interpretation" average.
SJT - social adaptability, attention to detail, self awareness

But was told in august that my results were not sufficient to progress?

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C Gallerani

Original post by futuretraineeMH

This is strange. I can't interpret their logic. I understand they read tests results together with the application, and in particular, CV.

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futuretraineeMH

Original post by C Gallerani

This is strange. I can't interpret their logic. I understand they read tests results together with the application, and in particular, CV.

Me neither. Yes, they do do that - but I think they also have a benchmark for the tests/ a pass rate in order to slim down the number of applications they actually review. From the email I received, my understanding is that my tests results weren't sufficient to even make it through to that stage.. :frown:

Reply 1304

lawstudent19971

Does anyone mind PMing me thier successful application/cover letter? Trying to get crack the why commercial law and why us format. Thanks

Reply 1305

C Gallerani

Mayer Brown UPD:

Just had a conversation with Danielle over the phone - she said they are still interviewing people these days and they have AC scheduled at the office in the forthcoming weeks.

Reply 1306

ZBM.95

Is anyone waiting to hear back from Weil/ have you heard anything?

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susan96

I just got an email from Weil inviting me to take their critical reasoning test. A little confused as I was not expecting to hear from them this late in the stage. Has anyone completed this stage? If so, is the test similar to the Watson Glaser? Thanks.

Reply 1308

1901_Denning

Hi all, i have an interview at Trowers and Hamlins next week for a TC and need to do a written numerical and verbal test, document review thing that i then get questioned on and competency based interview. Anyone got any tips/experience of T&H interview? Thanks in advance x

Reply 1309

Anonforever101

anything from Mayer brown?

Reply 1310

readingmonkey

Original post by Anonforever101

anything from Mayer brown?

My friend who did the phone interview got invited to the assessment centre the day after the telephone interview.

Reply 1311

Reticulated

Original post by Legalminded123

Anyone heard from Thomas Cooper?

They got back to me last week

Reply 1312

dreamteam1843

Anyone heard back from Mayer Brown post assessment centre?

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a1b2c3d456

Original post by FloralHybrid

A year down a line, if you’re still on TSR - How did things turn out? Did you get a training contract in the end? :smile:

Hey, no I didn't apply to many training contracts (think I only sent 2) and worked on my experience instead. At one point, I was working 6 days a week and did not have time for applications. However, thankfully it has paid off and I managed to secure a great job at an investment bank (albeit in a rather legal role). This is, however, temporary and I am going to apply this year with a strengthened application so hoping for the best. How about you?

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dreamteam1843

Original post by dreamteam1843

Anyone heard back from Mayer Brown post assessment centre?

any news?

Reply 1315

amielouise1996

Has anyone heard back from Gowling?

Reply 1316

Jennx

Has anyone heard back from DLA?

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Annabel_rose

Original post by Yorkhud

Hi, I received a TC offer from Linklaters post AC. My AC was on 08/08/18 and I received my offer on 10/08/18 (though I specifically asked to be told asap as I had another TC offer which expired within the week). Have you heard anything yet?

Hi,
I have an AC in January 2019 with Linklaters for a Spring Vacation scheme. Do you have any tips/words of advice? :smile:

Reply 1318

amielouise1996

Hi,

Has anyone heard anything from Walker Morris?

Reply 1319

enterunsername

Hi all, does anyone have insight into the following (I am fairly confident it should apply across the board)

Following submission of an online assessment is the response usually automated, or does it require manual input from one of the graduate recruitment staff of the firm in question.