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

[datguyak]

I got a second invitation today, following receiving it yesterday. Did you do the test today? Might just be them automatically sending out a reminder of sorts

Ah okay glad it's not just me haha- Yep I did it this morning

 

[datguyak]

Hi Salma,

With question 5, did they want to hear what you knew about what a trainee does day-to-day? Is this just testing your knowledge?

Is this Simmons - looks identical to when I took it for Winter that's why I ask

 

[Hazal]

Is this Simmons - looks identical to when I took it for Winter that's why I ask

Yeah Simmons

 

[datguyak]

I passed the VI stage- I remember just answering what a trainee does in a quite generic way, like go to court, draft minutes etc- I didnt really get too bogged down into the details- I hope that helps a bit

 

[Hazal]

I passed the VI stage- I remember just answering what a trainee does in a quite generic way, like go to court, draft minutes etc- I didnt really get too bogged down into the details- I hope that helps a bit

Oh well done! Yeah that does. Wasn't sure if it was relating to why you want to be a lawyer that's why I got confused.

 

[Salma]

Hi Salma,

With question 5, did they want to hear what you knew about what a trainee does day-to-day? Is this just testing your knowledge?

Yes Hazal, exactly! I think they’re just testing your knowledge of what a trainee does daily.

 

[Phoebe]

Hi! Does anyone know if the Bird & Bird VI would be the same for TCs as it is for vacation schemes i.e. competency and strength based questions? And does anyone know how long you get to answer each question?

 

[Kim LD]

Hey guys! Did anyone get a rejection from Weil on the basis that all the positions have been taken? I'm thinking about starting my application today (which is short so should be done tomorrow the latest) but as they recruit on a rolling basis I don't know whether it'll be a waste of time or not.
Thanks!

 

[datguyak]

3. One of Linklaters’ core values is that we strive for excellence. Tell us the ways in which you have sought to develop yourself personally and professionally to attain excellence. (350 word limit)

- Does anyone know what this question is getting at- I'm not too sure how to answer it- apologies if it has been answered somewhere else

 

[AJ]

Does anyone know what’s happening with CC or had any progress? I got one email shortly after the Watson Glazer test to say I passed. Now just received an email to say I failed, but it referenced an old report from when I applied before.
Anyone else had a similar experience with CC??

 

[Helena]

Does anyone know what’s happening with CC or had any progress? I got one email shortly after the Watson Glazer test to say I passed. Now just received an email to say I failed, but it referenced an old report from when I applied before.
Anyone else had a similar experience with CC??

That's awful! Hope they sort it out.

 

[AJ]

That's awful! Hope they sort it out.

Thanks Helena, not sure which to believe lol.

 

[Helena]

@AJ - have you thought about contacting grad rec? Or are you going to wait a bit?

 

[AJ]

@AJ - have you thought about contacting grad rec? Or are you going to wait a bit?

Will wait a bit. Hoping it’s a glitch!!! Especially if it’s happened to anyone else.
Yeah, will try contact them... but not sure the answer will change

 

[Jaysen]

Will wait a bit. Hoping it’s a glitch!!! Especially if it’s happened to anyone else.
Yeah, will try contact them... but not sure the answer will change

If the old one referenced an old report, perhaps you failed that one but passed your latest one?

 

[AJ]

@Jaysen thanks. Bit of a mess/confusing. Do you suggest following up right away?

 

[Jaysen]

@Jaysen thanks. Bit of a mess/confusing. Do you suggest following up right away?

Yes I would. It could well be a computer error which they hadn't picked up on.

 

[gricole]

Two rejections in a day - Slaughters and Dechert (post VI)...

 

[J Wu]

Two rejections in a day - Slaughters and Dechert (post VI)...

Sorry to hear that, keep at it, you got this!

 

[Akky123]

Hey guys! Did anyone get a rejection from Weil on the basis that all the positions have been taken? I'm thinking about starting my application today (which is short so should be done tomorrow the latest) but as they recruit on a rolling basis I don't know whether it'll be a waste of time or not.
Thanks!

am currently writing my application now... would be very sad if i did receive this, considering the time I have spent on it