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

[Jen E C]

Hey everyone!

I've gotten an AC for Eversheds Sutherland, and would greatly appreciate if anyone has any tips on it!

Also, I've been going over the firm profile again, and it seems that what's extremely attractive about the firm is the culture more so than anything else? In terms of its work capabilities, it's not quite as global as Baker McKenzie, for practice area, its Tier 1 for mid-market M&A in London, but average in everything else. I've been trying to find things that really distinguish the firm - I'm not sure, any suggestions?

From what I remember from their open day last year, they're really proud of their sector expertise, particularly in retail. They also have other projects happening which I can't quite remember - a consultancy arm that they can also offer to clients I believe?

I don't think it's ever recommended to use the culture as the focal point of why you want to work there. Perhaps instead talk about the fact they now have a presence in the US as well as a strong regional UK practice.

 

[lexiak]

For anyone waiting on Weil post VI - I got an email saying that they are still reviewing VIs and will aim to get back to us by the end of February at the latest

 

[Castelli99]

Anyone had the Bird & Bird AC recently?

 

[PSM]

Pinsent Masons VS offer!!!! so relieved after receiving 2 rejections post AC this cycle!!

 

[Karin]

Hogan Lovells Summer VS rejection post-tests

 

[MzM]

Anyone else still waiting for Gibson Dunn? starting to loose hope now.

 

[Ifmhouse4]

At this point I sound like a broken record,

anybody heard from BCLP or Reed Smith (for summer scheme)?

noooo nothing from Reed been three weeks since I submitted the questions

 

[JayB]

Hogan Lovells Summer VS rejection post-tests

Same!! (their loss lol).

 

[Aminata]

Anyone else still waiting for Gibson Dunn? starting to loose hope now.

I’m still waiting, but I did apply quite late

 

[Samar]

How long do people wait before contacting grad rec about an application? Feel like my White & Case one has been ages but also don't want to highlight it and get rejected hahaha

 

[PEN1]

Has anyone heard back from Weil post-AC or know when we are likely to hear back? Thanks!

 

[skizzle]

Does anyone have any tips for answering strength-based questions? Specifically for the BLM AC

 

[J32]

Anyone else still waiting for Gibson Dunn? starting to loose hope now.

I applied around Xmas but went to the Open Day. I'm getting a little concerned too.

 

[AAS18]

Does anyone know how long FF take to get back to you post-WG?

 

[FutureCity]

if you thought being left on read by a girl/guy was bad, imagine being left on read by a law firm...

 

[JoNo]

How long do people wait before contacting grad rec about an application? Feel like my White & Case one has been ages but also don't want to highlight it and get rejected hahaha

I emailed them and they said my application is still under review..

 

[W]

Anyone else still waiting for Gibson Dunn? starting to loose hope now.

Still waiting but I applied nearer to deadline

 

[sarah96]

Anyone heard from Hogan Lovells post AC?

 

[M777]

Anyone heard from V&E post-VI?

 

[FW]

Secured a vacation scheme with Mishcon De Reya and just received an AC invite for Addleshaw Goddard's London office

Happy to answer any questions!

Massive congratulations!!

How was the Mishcon interview?