Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

[Salma]

Sorry to hear that! When did you complete your VI and tests?

Wish you positive news

 

[Helena]

2 weeks ago

Salma so sorry - I too have now had the dreaded Shearman rejection! No more winter VS applications.

 

[Salma]

Salma so sorry - I too have now had the dreaded Shearman rejection! No more winter VS applications.

@yanerlim had the Shearman rejection, I had the Simmons rejection. Yes I agree no more winter VS apps but it would have been much more convenient for me and my work schedule sadly!

 

[J Wu]

Salma so sorry - I too have now had the dreaded Shearman rejection! No more winter VS applications.

Just got my Shearman rejection too! 2 in a day ouch

 

[Helena]

@yanerlim had the Shearman rejection, I had the Simmons rejection. Yes I agree no more winter VS apps but it would have been much more convenient for me and my work schedule sadly!

Sorry!

 

[Helena]

Hey, just hear a rejection from shearman and sterling

Me too- commiserations.

 

[Salma]

Just got my Shearman rejection too! 2 in a day ouch

Sorry to hear this John

 

[Farah Ahmad]

Hi, I'm starting to panic a bit because I have still not received an AC from HSF but they've not rejected me either? Is anyone else in the same boat, because the Vac scheme is due to start in 2 weeks and I've heard nothing!

 

[yanerlim]

Rejection from sidley Austin

 

[Salma]

Rejection from sidley Austin

So sorry Yaner! Keep your head up

 

[Salma]

Hi, I'm starting to panic a bit because I have still not received an AC from HSF but they've not rejected me either? Is anyone else in the same boat, because the Vac scheme is due to start in 2 weeks and I've heard nothing!

Worst case scenairo, they might email you and request for you to be transferred to spring scheme

 

[Farah Ahmad]

Worst case scenairo, they might email you and request for you to be transferred to spring scheme

It's just really annoying because the last I heard from them was the 23rd October and they said 'we will review your application and get back to you in a few weeks' but I've heard nothing and my online portal says nothing as well!

 

[Hazal]

It's just really annoying because the last I heard from them was the 23rd October and they said 'we will review your application and get back to you in a few weeks' but I've heard nothing and my online portal says nothing as well!

So HSF is known to interview and assess all the way up to the week before the winter vac scheme. It's quite mean but there's still hope

 

[Salma]

https://ukgraduates.shearman.com/2018/11/16/trainee-solicitors-need-to-be-resilient/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=General 2018/19#.W-8mnDunyaM

Resilience is key as stressed in this article!

 

[Jaysen]

I don't see no news as bad news. Perhaps, they have reviewed your application and haven't made up their minds yet or they haven't got round to reviewing your application yet.

 

[AJ]

Hi, I'm starting to panic a bit because I have still not received an AC from HSF but they've not rejected me either? Is anyone else in the same boat, because the Vac scheme is due to start in 2 weeks and I've heard nothing!

Yep in the same position. Very frustrating and depressing so can relate

 

[CF]

Rejection from sidley Austin

Keep persevering @yanerlim! I know receiving rejections can be a very tiresome (especially with the amount of time that goes into each individual application form), however, do not lose hope. You will receive the good news you are hoping for eventually! Remember to remain positive - it will be worth it in the end!

Also, has anyone heard back from BCLP, in terms of AC or offers?

 

[Sandrou]

It does seem like HSF have plenty of spaces on their Winter scheme. I'm unsure as to how many people attend the AC but the numbers must be high. So I suppose you should remain optimistic, if possible. Anyone know how many spaces are available for their winter scheme?

On another note, has any actually received a vacation scheme offer from Jones Day or Linklaters post Interview/AC?

I see a lot of interview/AC invites but no offers?

 

[Jaysen]

I'm aware of one person with an offer from JD.

 

[Helena]

So sorry Yaner! Keep your head up

i am sorry. I really understand the disappointment. This forum keep us buoyant and makes us see that we are all in it together. Keep up the great applications and this will come right.