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Allen & Overy Application Update

Hi I just received this from A&O! I really don’t know what does it mean! Does it mean I pass the SJT or everyone had it? Thanks!

“Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible.”
 
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Hi I just received this from A&O! I really don’t know what does it mean! Does it mean I pass the SJT or everyone had it? Thanks!

“Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible.”
for me I got this the night before I received AC invite
 
Hi I just received this from A&O! I really don’t know what does it mean! Does it mean I pass the SJT or everyone had it? Thanks!

“Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible.”
Congrats on the AC. When did you apply?
 
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Hi I just received this from A&O! I really don’t know what does it mean! Does it mean I pass the SJT or everyone had it? Thanks!

“Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible.”
It means you passed the SJT but are considering your application holistically. I received the same email before a rejection, but someone else received it before an AC invite. Don't worry too much!
 
Congrats on getting the invite, and good luck! May I ask when you applied and received the invite? Because I received the review update a long time ago, but I haven't heard since then.
Thanks!! I applied early-Oct and received the update last week, so around two months. I didn't receive a single update until the review email and subsequent invite (those two arrived consecutively within 12 hrs). Maybe its because my app is not for London Office, and they may process it in different ways. Hope they will get back to you soon!
 
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Thanks!! I applied early-Oct and received the update last week, so around two months. I didn't receive a single update until the review email and subsequent invite (those two arrived consecutively within 12 hrs). Maybe its because my app is not for London Office, and they may process it in different ways. Hope they will get back to you soon!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
 
Hi I just received this from A&O! I really don’t know what does it mean! Does it mean I pass the SJT or everyone had it? Thanks!

“Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible.”
I got that email on the 2nd of November and haven't heard since! not sure what to think...
 
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