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

[Anisah Shah]

Rejection from RPC post- ac

If it makes you feel any better, I was at their insight day yesterday and apparently this year they got over 700 applications for the summer scheme.

 

[PhoebeL]

If it makes you feel any better, I was at their insight day yesterday and apparently this year they got over 700 applications for the summer scheme.

Yeah they said at the ac they had 800 applicants and invited 50 to AC

 

[Aurochschiette]

Posted this in the Links thread, but in case people are only following this one:

Rejected for Links Summer VS.

98 percentile WG test, but done in by the CAPP assessment.

Hope others fared better!

 

[M1999]

I've got another question I'd love your thoughts on TCLA family - if I've been placed "on hold" for an AC, but the date they told me to hold is in less than a week, should I reach out to the firm to confirm if I have a place? In their original email they said they "might" contact me with very short notice so I should keep X date free. I don't want to seem super pushy, but equally, I might break the whole internet if I keep refreshing my emails this much!

I think it’s because they’re waiting to hear the results of a previous AC. If they’ve offered up all the places, it would be pointless to give you an AC. It’s horrible waiting but I don’t think they’ll tell you any sooner. but that’s just my take on it!

 

[AH9891]

VI at Lewis Silkin - any tips?

Not info, but in case you find out anything about it I’d love to hear as I received the VI invite as well just now.

 

[SaulGoodman]

Just received a VI invite from Mishcon, does anyone have any advice on the sort of questions that come up?

 

[tractor12]

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Just received a VI invite from Mishcon, does anyone have any advice on the sort of questions that come up?

Well done! When did you apply?

 

[SaulGoodman]

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Well done! When did you apply?

Thank you! I applied on the deadline day.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I've got another question I'd love your thoughts on TCLA family - if I've been placed "on hold" for an AC, but the date they told me to hold is in less than a week, should I reach out to the firm to confirm if I have a place? In their original email they said they "might" contact me with very short notice so I should keep X date free. I don't want to seem super pushy, but equally, I might break the whole internet if I keep refreshing my emails this much!

keep the day free.

no point in endless refreshing emails. Just check it 2-3 times throughout the working day. They will probably call if it’s urgent/short notice.

 

[NickMcK]

I've got another question I'd love your thoughts on TCLA family - if I've been placed "on hold" for an AC, but the date they told me to hold is in less than a week, should I reach out to the firm to confirm if I have a place? In their original email they said they "might" contact me with very short notice so I should keep X date free. I don't want to seem super pushy, but equally, I might break the whole internet if I keep refreshing my emails this much!

I would give them a call today and ask when they can let you know, especially if you need to arrange complex travel and an overnight stay to attend because this can't always be done with 1-2 days notice.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I think it’s because they’re waiting to hear the results of a previous AC. If they’ve offered up all the places, it would be pointless to give you an AC. It’s horrible waiting but I don’t think they’ll tell you any sooner. but that’s just my take on it!

This or they have experienced high withdrawal/decline rates in the past and so are checking to see how that goes too.

 

[tractor12]

Thank you! I applied on the deadline day.

Ah so did I, have a feeling I'll find out soon...

Good luck for the interview!

 

[Louise20]

Has anyone heard from Mishcon post VI? I completed my VI on the 9th Jan and haven’t heard anything! I’ve seen other people secure a VC with them in the past week so I think this one may end up being a rejection!

 

[Louise20]

Has anyone heard from Mishcon post VI? I completed my VI on the 9th Jan and haven’t heard anything! I’ve seen other people secure a VC with them in the past week so I think this one may end up being a rejection!

*VS sorry

 

[EJ]

Burges Salmon VS offer!

 

[Camilla]

Just received a VI request from Mishcon de Reya!

I applied for the summer VS on the deadline (15th Jan) for anyone that is wondering.

Does anyone have any information/advice to share regarding the VI?

 

[epwz98]

I just received an invitation for an AC at Bakers! I did my VI on the 22nd of January btw.

Was wondering if anyone has any advice to share for the AC?

 

[Eva]

Linklaters direct TC rejection after two-month wait!

 

[NickyRaykes]

keep the day free.

no point in endless refreshing emails. Just check it 2-3 times throughout the working day. They will probably call if it’s urgent/short notice.

Thanks Jessica - do you not think I should reach out to them? Ideally, I would like as much notice as possible so that I can know how to prepare especially since I'm balancing this with full time work. Of course I have already taken the day off from work but I'm getting a bit nervous with the fear that they let me know a day before but I wouldn't have done enough preparation...

 

[Elizabeth@1999]

I have now got a job so I'm not bothered by it but I've just got feedback from why I was rejected after a winter vacation scheme and thought it might be helpful to others! Also it was defo a competitive one with lots of vac schemes and not many places so could also have been down to written work/ group exercise being okay (it wasn't mentioned in feedback) but not that great/ as good as others!

I was criticised for not engaging enough with the room I was sat with and not asking enough questions to them- I felt I did this as much as I could but I definitely reserved my general questions about the firm for trainees/ social events/ when already engaged in conversation with the room which might have made me not seem interested. I think I was probably too nervous about interrupting peoples' work, which is definitely a tough balance. I asked lots of questions in the talks and built good relationships with other vac schemers but they basically said I was too reserved in my office and it made them question my commitment to the firm- so if you're nervous with the actual lawyers in a vac scheme definitely try to put this to one side and think about how you're coming across to them- not just in socials/ to trainees etc.! Think the main thing is to not think of yourself as a nuisance to them (obviously don't be obnoxious and remember they are doing billed work) and put yourself out there as someone they are investing in and who deserves to be there.

I do think feedback should not be taken to heart too much as firms and people are so different and I've often been given contradictory feedback- just my experience.