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oh brilliant! I applied yesterday and thankfully passed the test! I was thinking that I wouldn’t hear until after Christmas time though. Hopefully hear soon then :)
Does anyone know / in their own personal experience whether A&O actually does review your application and do interviews/give out an offer within 21 days of submitting an app? I know they say this once you submit on the website but doubtful whether it’ll happen this quickly! I’ve applied for a...
I think it went well - the same format as the Linklaters tests so nothing you can prepare for really. Look forward to getting my report and seeing if I get similar results to my Linklaters one!
The deal time in my department was actually very small so I did take on a lead role - I didn't make this as clear in my first draft so will incorporate this part now, thanks very much for this advice!
Hi @Jessica Booker, I am also in the process of doing the CC application and just saw your response above. For my achievement of "most importance", I have used an example relating to my current job (of over 2 years) where I worked on a very intense transaction that I regarded as extremely...
Yep :) Planning to do it tomorrow...and if all goes well, I think the telephone interview is the next round? I was thinking this would be competency-based with a couple of extra questions (e.g. why firm, commercial issue, why law etc.) but will cross the bridge when we get there (if at all haha)
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