Hi Gemma,
Thank you for your response. I respect that you ensure transparency for all candidates during the process, so this is comforting to know.
Have a great weekend!
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Thank you for your response. I respect that you ensure transparency for all candidates during the process, so this is comforting to know.
Have a great weekend!
Thank you Gemma.
Lastly, for the partner interview this is done in person but if someone goes to university let’s say in Scotland is it acceptable to ask for a video interview? Would this be detrimental to their chance of gaining a place on the vacation scheme as they will
not be able to build a strong relationship not being in person.
Hi @BreadandButter yes of course, we've been doing this since the start of our grad rec programme as it benefits those in full time work and those who are a fair distance away. It has no impact on decision making.
I'm afraid I'm not aware of the resources out there, nor of the exercises at other firms so it's difficult to recommend. My general guidance is to 1. answer the questions (obvious but surprising how many people don't), 2. stick to the word count given, 3, dedicate at least 50% of the allocated time to the writing up of your work (notes are not marked) 4, have a good structure to your work.
Hi all, just to let you know I am on annual leave for a week and won't be answering any questions until Monday 20 January.
Many thanks
Gemma
Many thanks
Gemma
I was assigned to complete the Video Interview by Watson Farley and Williams! Do you have any advice to give me ?
Do you mean Willkie? This is a Willkie thread so I think Gemma can only answer certain questions about Willkie specifically. 🙂
If not then it might be good to ask on the other TCLA threads that cover all firms including Watson Farley & Williams. 🙂
Hi @BreadandButter, it's still the same timeline as detailed in the invitation to written exercise email you received.
I've sent out an email to all those who have booked a slot for the written exercise.
Hi Gemma!
When determining which candidates progress to the interview stage, do you just look at the written exercise scores, or are these combined with marks from the initial application and video interview stages too?
Thank you.
When determining which candidates progress to the interview stage, do you just look at the written exercise scores, or are these combined with marks from the initial application and video interview stages too?
Thank you.
HI @James Wakefield -as this the stage that is marked completely anonymously, we do not combine it with other stages as that would remove the anonymity and the purpose of marking on a name-blind basis.
Hi Gemma,
Are you able to disclose how many people have made it through to the written exercise? No worries if not
Are you able to disclose how many people have made it through to the written exercise? No worries if not
Hi Gemma,
I'm just wondering whether we should receive an email to confirm our written exercise has been safely submitted or not? Thank you.
I'm just wondering whether we should receive an email to confirm our written exercise has been safely submitted or not? Thank you.
Hi @addy2004
I have emailed every person who completed the exercise with a confirmation.
Many thanks
Gemma
Hi @ambitiouscharacter The exercise is 90 minutes (plus extra time if requested) and autosaves at the end of the exercise.
thanks
Gemma
Hi all,
To clarify (looking at all the posts on the forum), there was no word count limit on our exercise. As per the candidate brief on the platform: "Please note that there is no word count function on this platform which means we do not place a word count limit. However, we advise that your advice should be approximately 500 words, or approximately 40 to 50 lines." The advice is just a guideline as we think that is (approximately) all that is needed and we are simply trying to help dismiss any idea that you need to write 1000+ plus words.
Additionally, as stated in my emails, you'll hear back from me by 7 pm on Weds 26 February. Every single candidate will receive an email informing them of their outcome at the same time.
Many thanks
Gemma
To clarify (looking at all the posts on the forum), there was no word count limit on our exercise. As per the candidate brief on the platform: "Please note that there is no word count function on this platform which means we do not place a word count limit. However, we advise that your advice should be approximately 500 words, or approximately 40 to 50 lines." The advice is just a guideline as we think that is (approximately) all that is needed and we are simply trying to help dismiss any idea that you need to write 1000+ plus words.
Additionally, as stated in my emails, you'll hear back from me by 7 pm on Weds 26 February. Every single candidate will receive an email informing them of their outcome at the same time.
Many thanks
Gemma
