Training Contracts 2014

Original post by VacS

A friend got invited to do their online tests, but nothing since. You?

I'm at the same stage unfortunately. All quiet this morning.

Reply 1421

Rosey2

Application placed on hold at Sullivan & Cromwell

Reply 1422

Tom_Hagen

Original post by Numinator

Applied for both the VS and the TC and got the same email that you had. They offered me an interview on 17th July and I've got it at the start of next week.

I'm sure that no news is probably good news.

Thanks for the info.

I've still not heard anything. When did you submit your application? If I remember correctly, I applied approximately 1 week before the 30th June deadline. :smile:

Still quiet...

OP

Original post by Rosey2

Application placed on hold at Sullivan & Cromwell

Is this the second 'on hold' email you have received from Sull&Crom? When did you apply?

I applied back in late-June, and received a 'we are interested in your app and will place it on hold' email shortly after, but have heard nothing since.

Reply 1425

suffocation1992

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Allen & Overy PFO at 9AM lol.

Reply 1426

OP

Original post by suffocation1992

Allen & Overy PFO at 9AM lol.

9am!!! These folks are up and at it early!

Reply 1427

Numinator

Original post by Tom_Hagen

Thanks for the info.

I've still not heard anything. When did you submit your application? If I remember correctly, I applied approximately 1 week before the 30th June deadline. :smile:

Applied on the 30th June if I remember correctly.

Original post by fxa

where else have you applied? and where did you do your vac schemes.

well done on your interviews

Did my vacation schemes at Addleshaws and Pinsents.

Apart from those two firms I've applied to DLA, DWF, Cobbetts, Pannone, Hill Dickinson, Brabners, Gateley, Shoosmiths and Weightmans.

Some of them weren't the greatest applications I've ever done so I wouldn't be surprised if they get rejected. Might have to hope my grades and experience get me an interview.

(edited 11 years ago)

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Original post by suffocation1992

Allen & Overy PFO at 9AM lol.

I'd love to see the statistics for A&O's intake in regards to university.

Reply 1429

suffocation1992

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Original post by Smashedin

I'd love to see the statistics for A&O's intake in regards to university.

It's quite diverse, no?

Reply 1430

OP

Original post by Smashedin

I'd love to see the statistics for A&O's intake in regards to university.

I was told (by someone who attended an A&O assessment day last year) that it was overwhelmingly Oxbridge, at least on the day she was interviewing.

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Original post by suffocation1992

It's quite diverse, no?

From what I hear, no.

Reply 1432

Paine1

Are open days worth including on your CV and application forms?

Reply 1433

OP

Original post by Paine1

Are open days worth including on your CV and application forms?

DEFINITELY!

Instead of listing each Open Day individually, I put them all in one of the Work Exp boxes, and listed all firm names as one, (e.g. Employer: "DLA Piper,Reed Smith/ X Firm"). Then for "Dates", I just put the date on the first Open Day, and mentioned 'various dates' in the body of the text.

Reply 1434

Paine1

Original post by Med2Ky

DEFINITELY!

Instead of listing each Open Day individually, I put them all in one of the Work Exp boxes, and listed all firm names as one, (e.g. Employer: "DLA Piper,Reed Smith/ X Firm"). Then for "Dates", I just put the date on the first Open Day, and mentioned 'various dates' in the body of the text.

In which case I am a fool. :redface:

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Original post by Paine1

In which case I am a fool. :redface:

It won't make or break your app.

Reply 1436

Paine1

Original post by Smashedin

It won't make or break your app.

For my personal situation, I think it may have made quite a bit of a difference. I was heavy on the Bar side of things and had no work experience at a firm of solicitors on my applications. It may have tipped the balance just enough to show that I had seriously considered becoming a solicitor. :smile:

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OP