Thanks Caitlin, fingers crossed! I applied early to mid October.
Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
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Sorry to hear thatRejection from BCLP earlier today, bit disappointed as I reached ac last year and really like the firm but it wasn’t meant to be. On to the next! Hope those still waiting receive better news
I also got to ac last year at BCLP but haven't heard back yet. Did you change your application much? On my feedback call they advised me not to change anything major and now i'm wondering whether I have should have done..
Hi Jessica! Thank you so much for your reply, the firm just got back to me yesterday. Have time till January 10th to do the interview. I was cautious to click on the interview link but apparently if you do, it tells you the deadline.
Thanks Dominika! I was afraid to be clicking on anything until I am ready to take the interview but you are right, it is January 10thThe deadline is actually 10 January! If you click on the link that is provided within the email inviting you to VI, it will redirect you to the page that specifies that you will have until 10 January to complete it
(Please do double check it, though - I believe the deadline should be the same for everyone but it is still best to make sure yourself!)
The firm got back to me last night.i would also like to know the answer to this question. I feel that I am not ready to submit a strong application by VS deadline but have a better chance if I apply directly to TC which has July deadline.
Hi! Did they mention if they are hiring only through VS? I am thinking of applying directly to TC.I attended Latham's open day and the Head of Grad Recruitment told us it is non-rolling
Sorry to hear that
Yeah that's why I was a bit disappointed, I didn't change mine much. Hope you get better news!
Hey! I submitted my VI on the 14th Dec and heard back from them on the 19th Dec. They will probably take a little longer now due to the holidays. All the best!
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Rejection from BCLP earlier today, bit disappointed as I reached ac last year and really like the firm but it wasn’t meant to be. On to the next! Hope those still waiting receive better news
Very sorry to hear this Flora, hang in there!
Hey, from what I was told they recruit from both their VS and direct TC so you should be fine applying for a TC directly.
Rejection from BCLP earlier today, bit disappointed as I reached ac last year and really like the firm but it wasn’t meant to be. On to the next! Hope those still waiting receive better news
I reached AC in 2018 for direct TC and then in 2019 for summer vac didn't get passed the written app! Was gutted that first year as I really liked the firm, after then I learned to try not to get your hopes up or put all your eggs in one basket.
Sh*t happens - really does come down to luck sometimes and playing a numbers game.
Will be applying for BCLP's 2020 summer vac soon.
Keep going though, don't lose faith!
Hi there,
Does anyone know if Travers Smith test invites are automatically sent out? Or is there an initial screening first?
Thanks a lot!
There aren't any online tests for Travers Smith if that's what you mean
Hi,
Does anyone have tips for the Macfarlanes Vac Scheme AC?
Written exercise: There is some basic maths involved to work out a factual answer before you write a longer piece. The maths is not difficult so don't let it throw you even if you think you're not good at maths. Make sure you get the right answer (but it's very time pressured so there is a balance between making sure you're right and getting on with the actual writing). Write as clearly as you can not using legal jargon and try to finish to show you've planned your time but don't panic if you don't (lots of people won't).
Interview: Commercial aspect and competency questions. For the commercial bit, try to pre-empt the questions and read it carefully. It shouldn't be too alien and is quite clear. The competency questions seem quite odd, think there's a list that they just stick to and none of them will be much of a surprise but it isn't very spontaneous. There is the classic why law, why here, commercial story that interests you... be prepared to be challenged on these so have solid answers.
Group exercise: Is commercial in nature unlike some firms but again very accessible. Do the usual not talking over anyone or being too dominant but making sure you say something. Try to only speak when you have a useful point or suggestion as they will see through meaningless fillers.
There are quite a lot of people there, but don't let it put you off. Is quite a friendly vibe. Think you spend a bit of time sitting with a trainee if I remember rightly- be nice obviously as it's not assessed but they may just say oh I liked him/her or no I didn't. Overall it's a fun day and a good level of challenging.
Is anyone struggling to put in their answers on the Addleshaw Goddard app? It says 300 words max but is only letting me put in 260 words??? help needed please! (why can't every firm just use the "applyforlaw" app???)
yes!! I just ended up going by the character limit instead of the word limit and adjusted my answer.
Hi, congratulations on the VI invite.
I just gave my VI and the deadline has been postponed to the 1st of feb. Hope that helps!
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