Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

[Aleks Owczarska]

What firms generally have deadlines in Feb/March by any chance?

For VS definitely Katten (28/02) and Womble Bond Dickinson (also 28/02)

 

[Aleks Owczarska]

Hi again

Does anyone have any tips regarding Fieldfisher's AC? Thanks in advance!

 

[W]

I think it’s important to remember as well that a lot of firm’s direct TCs don’t close until June/July. There will still be networking events running up to then and therefore plenty of opportunity to put in a great application that may lead to a TC without necessarily doing a VS!

Thanks its just sometimes I’m not entirely sure whether the success rate of direct TCs is high (with the exception of magic circle firms).

Where do you find networking events if you are a postgrad because aren’t they usually hosted at universities?

 

[W]

For VS definitely Katten (28/02) and Womble Bond Dickinson (also 28/02)

Thanks I applied for a direct TC to Katten back in Nov but ain’t heard back yet

 

[Lumree]

Thanks its just sometimes I’m not entirely sure whether the success rate of direct TCs is high (with the exception of magic circle firms).

Where do you find networking events if you are a postgrad because aren’t they usually hosted at universities?

1. Yes, the percentage is lower (there’s an old photo somewhere of rough percentages - I’ll see if I can find) but there’s a reason they leave the open while others opt for VS only. You have nothing to lose if you can put in an excellent application!

2. I would check out Aspiring Solicitors for events if you are eligible, or Legal Cheek as well which are open to all.

 

[ComplianceChange]

Does anyone have a list of firms that recruit off the back of a straight TC application? As most seem to want a VS done.

 

[h2020]

Had so many rejections this season, I cannot get myself to apply to anything else prior to the 31st- had a complete lapse in motivation after a truly shoddy month [unrelated to VS/TC apps]. Is anyone else facing this?

I might just have to wait on the last few apps I am waiting to hear from an then start planning for next years milk round. And obv prepare for the interview of course.

Think of it as a learning experience. I always tell myself that I need to fall down a couple times in order to get back up stronger. There are a lot of direct TC deadlines from Feb - July so all is not lost.

 

[Biena]

Hi again

Does anyone have any tips regarding Fieldfisher's AC? Thanks in advance!

Yes - just did mine last week. Feel free to PM me

 

[acceleratedlaw]

has anyone applied to CMS Dubai Academy?

 

[ComplianceChange]

Think of it as a learning experience. I always tell myself that I need to fall down a couple times in order to get back up stronger. There are a lot of direct TC deadlines from Feb - July so all is not lost.

Thank you so much for this- You're right! Being an adult is a case of falling down multiple times but getting up again more quickly after each fall

 

[AH9891]

Had so many rejections this season, I cannot get myself to apply to anything else prior to the 31st- had a complete lapse in motivation after a truly shoddy month [unrelated to VS/TC apps]. Is anyone else facing this?

I might just have to wait on the last few apps I am waiting to hear from an then start planning for next years milk round. And obv prepare for the interview of course.

I feel you! I have had so many rejections and it genuinely makes no sense for some. For one firm my uni career advisor said it’s extremely good, still did not even through to the test round. I have a list of 14 more firms I’d potentially apply to for a direct TC, only 2 of which I’m actually interested in. I have a vac scheme in March/April, so I think I’ll wait until after the scheme to do more applications, but that feels like such a dangerous gamble since most firms seem to be on a rolling basis these days. Never know what the best thing to do is, but it’s just exhausting. Keeping my fingers crossed for your interview!!

 

[CharG]

Is apply4law down again?

 

[W]

Does A&O have any other direct app windows?

 

[W]

Is there an updated list for firms that don’t do critical thinking tests?

 

[Maddie R]

Thanks I applied for a direct TC to Katten back in Nov but ain’t heard back yet

I did a VS with them last year, message me if you want to know about the interview or the firm!

 

[Ratish S]

Rejected from HSF. Did their first year workshop last year and this was the application with the most effort/drafts/reviews. I understand that there is a lot of apparent randomness, but still bummed out.

 

[Alice G]

Just got the FF test invite for a direct TC. Submitted on deadline day. Have til Friday 5pm to complete it, there are not enough hours in the day this week!

 

[ComplianceChange]

Just got the FF test invite for a direct TC. Submitted on deadline day. Have til Friday 5pm to complete it, there are not enough hours in the day this week!

Youuuu are smashing it!

 

[Alice G]

Youuuu are smashing it!

Thank you! Wish it was all a bit more staggered but very happy all the same

 

[Stephen]

Rejected from HSF. Did their first year workshop last year and this was the application with the most effort/drafts/reviews. I understand that there is a lot of apparent randomness, but still bummed out.

Sorry to hear. Was it spring or summer VS?