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  1. Camilla

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

    Has anyone heard back from Bird & Bird after the VI? Thanks
  2. Camilla

    Tired of rejection

    @Jessica Booker, that has actually triggered a question that I have about "what is your greatest weakness" interview question. I have thought about being really honest and saying that I have a mild case of imposter syndrome and it's something that I have to work on all the time. What is your...
  3. Camilla

    Totally screwed up video interview

    Ah - I just did a video interview and I think it went really badly. I had an idea of what I thought they were going to ask and when they asked something different it really threw me off. I got so nervous that I couldn't breathe and my mouth went so dry! I had to stop, look at the table and...
  4. Camilla

    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    "What would you do in this scenario" questions! There is a sliding counter if I remember rightly, where you indicate which way you are more likely to lean in a certain scenario. I genuinely cannot remember the exact questions as there were loads, but I remember finding it quite tough because in...
  5. Camilla

    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    There is pretty much no way of preparing. They are all scenario-based questions. I personally have not found that traditional SJT practice sites help much with law firm SJT's but if you haven't done any SJT practice I would probably do a few.
  6. Camilla

    Competency-Based Interview Questions

    Hey I don't think the examples need to be amazing, you just have to explain what you did in a clear and easy to follow structure (STAR). Start by going through your application/CV, pick out some of experiences you have listed and then think of a time when something did not go to plan. It...
  7. Camilla

    Time management

    Thanks Abtruser! I really like these ideas, especially researching during the week and writing on the weekend. I try to listen to FT podcasts on my drive to work which does help. I think I will write a prioritised to-do-list for the week so I can try and stay focused on achieving everything I...
  8. Camilla

    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    It is a SJT with a verbal/critical reasoning section at the end which is like a mini WG test. No numbers or shapes.
  9. Camilla

    Time management

    Does anyone have any advice for managing time between applications, keeping up with the news, practising case studies, interview prep, full-time work/studies and other commitments? I am literally sleeping five hours a night at the moment and still not managing to cover all areas. Any tips would...
  10. Camilla

    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Definitely request your report. Then you can figure out what areas you need to work on most. Have you signed up to any practice sites? I signed up to Job Test Prep and Assessment Day and worked through tests on there for weeks. It really helps. I understand you have a disability so I don't...
  11. Camilla

    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    I'm sorry to hear that. Have you tried contacting graduate recruitment in advance of taking Watson Glaser tests to explain more about your disability? You can also request your score from Linklaters. Some people had very high scores and were not invited to the AC. I think they were looking...
  12. Camilla

    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Thank you! Really need to submit more! No, I think my test results will be assessed alongside the other spring/summer VS applicants. So although I didn't reach the threshold this time, I might do next time. I have not heard of this practice before...
  13. Camilla

    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Congratulations Olivia!
  14. Camilla

    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Rejection received, but allowed to apply for the spring/summer VS without completing the tests again. That's nice of them!
  15. Camilla

    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Mine is still "under review" ...
  16. Camilla

    Tired of rejection

    Hi I am sorry to hear about your experiences. I think it's unlikely to be your grades. If you have a 2.1 in first year and the firm asks for a 2.1, you should be fine in that respect. Some firms ask for a high 2.1, so I would probably steer clear of them unless you have mitigating...
  17. Camilla

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

    Just got video interview invite from B&B! Any advice very welcome!
  18. Camilla

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

    Huge congratulations!!!
  19. Camilla

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

    Sorry to hear this. :( Have a listen to the 'Sweat Equity' podcast episode, I always listen to this when I need a boost!
  20. Camilla

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thank you Sairah and Helena!

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