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

[Naomi]

sorry I mean how long after taking the test did you hear back for the TI?

Oh sorry! Long day. About a week. I got the invitation for the telephone interview this afternoon.

 

[datguyak]

Oh sorry! Long day. About a week. I got the invitation for the telephone interview this afternoon.

haha no worries! thanks for letting me know

 

[CF]

Has anyone been invited to Mayer Brown AC? if so, if you wouldn't mind, are you able to share your VR test results? I thought my results were good but got a rejection.

Hi, I passed the VR tests and I got through to the telephone interview next week. As with @Naomi, my scores were a mixture of above average and average. I found the tests hard, so I was surprised to even get through to the next stage!

 

[Akky123]

Hi, just been invited to Linklaters AC.

Any tips

Thank you.

 

[Mimi]

Congratulations! Heard there are only 2 questions (one on why K&E and the other one on competencies).
I'm still waiting for an answer, can you tell me when you applied?

Thanks so much Kim! I applied a few hours before the deadline and received the invite this afternoon.

 

[Selina]

I got one too and I applied on Sunday (deadline day). Does anyone know how long the speaking time for each question is going to be?

Thanks so much Kim! I applied a few hours before the deadline and received the invite this afternoon.

Ah I applied just before the deadline but haven't heard back yet - they've been pretty speedy! Interesting that it's only 2 questions for a 15-20 minute interview... how long do they ask you to speak for for each question?

 

[datguyak]

anyone know how long linklaters take to send you the WG test?

 

[Shane]

Have just received my first assessment invite ever with Clyde & Co, really excited !!

 

[Jaysen]

Have just received my first assessment invite ever with Clyde & Co, really excited !!

Well done!

 

[Ife]

Hi, I passed the VR tests and I got through to the telephone interview next week. As with @Naomi, my scores were a mixture of above average and average. I found the tests hard, so I was surprised to even get through to the next stage!

Congratulations on getting through to the telephone interview! Do you mind me asking when you sent in your application?

 

[Kim LD]

Agh I applied on 3rd and now I'm worried my app has already been screened out as I haven't heard...

I don’t really know what to expect... don’t they send rejections on a rolling basis as well?

Argh nothing to do but wait...

 

[CF]

Congratulations on getting through to the telephone interview! Do you mind me asking when you sent in your application?

Thank you! I sent my application on the December 13 and received an email about completing the online VR tests on December 20. All the best!

 

[Ife]

Thank you! I sent my application on the December 13 and received an email about completing the online VR tests on December 20. All the best!

Thank you!

 

[AgnesG]

anyone know how long linklaters take to send you the WG test?

I think you should have received the link already. I didn't receive any e-mail but saw that I had a outstanding test on the Applicant Portal. I e-mailed graduate recruitment and they sent me a new link. Best of luck.

 

[Alice G]

Does anyone know how long CMS take to get back to you post Video Interview?

 

[Mohammed]

If it is a competency based interview, and the questions are something along the lines of "how do you assess priorities" or "what would you do if you cannot meet a deadline" are you still required to give an example from previous experiences or is answering the question directly sufficient?

Thanks!

 

[Mohammed]

Does anyone know how long CMS take to get back to you post Video Interview?

I did the interview on the 24th December and they replied on the 3rd January. This was during Christmas and New Years so I thought it would have taken longer. So maybe 1 to 2 weeks, but since the deadline recently passed they may take longer.

Also, I originally thought I did terrible as well so it may not have gone as bad as you thought. Either way, though difficult, focus on your other applications and whatever the outcome, think how you can improve for the next ones.

 

[Daniel Boden]

If it is a competency based interview, and the questions are something along the lines of "how do you assess priorities" or "what would you do if you cannot meet a deadline" are you still required to give an example from previous experiences or is answering the question directly sufficient?

Thanks!

I would always give an example to be safe after initially answering the question directly solely to ensure I hit the STAR requirements of a good answer

 

[Alice G]

I did the interview on the 24th December and they replied on the 3rd January. This was during Christmas and New Years so I thought it would have taken longer. So maybe 1 to 2 weeks, but since the deadline recently passed they may take longer.

Also, I originally thought I did terrible as well so it may not have gone as bad as you thought. Either way, though difficult, focus on your other applications and whatever the outcome, think how you can improve for the next ones.

Thank you so much for being reassuring, I appreciate it. I just went to pieces on the first question and couldn't formulate an answer so I really doubt it will be good news. I have an AC next week so just trying to put my efforts into that now That seems like a quick turnaround though to be honest given the likelihood of the office being shut until the 2nd of Jan, so hopefully I will know soon. Best of luck with your applications

 

[Roch1234]

Hey, has anyone heard back from Norton Rose Fulbright (Easter vacation scheme) or Latham & Watkins?