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

[jan28]

Hi @Jessica Booker what is typically the time frame for firms to refund our expenses? I’m still waiting for ones from December (I’ve emailed them multiple times) and one around 2 weeks ago. Is this normal?

 

[Lawyerwithadream]

Has anyone heard from Latham post VI for the summer vac scheme ? Also, how long did it take for people to hear back from Freshfields post WG ?

Have you heard back yet?

 

[Sara]

Does anyone have any tips for BCLP's AC?

Hi, so the day is a case study, presentation+ interview and then negotiation

Case Study
It was quite simple. You just have to look at the pros and cons of each decision. You will be presenting your findings so make sure you have a structure you can follow and brief notes to refer to.

Interview,
Depends on your interviewer but it should be competency based. Even if they ask you in the format as a trainee...still refer to your previous experiences. Also make sure you know how law firms work as a business

Negotiation
Be firm sometimes. We were deducted loads of points for not actually finishing and rushing at the end, so have a hard-line and make sure the other group know what it is so you can move on

 

[Lumree]

Did anyone NOT get an email from Travers Smith last week? It’s been *crickets* since I applied

When did you apply? I applied in October and did get it last week. It may be the case they send it to everyone before a certain date.

There must method in the madness, but we’ll never know what it is - and that goes for any firm’s Grad process!

 

[J32]

Travers Smith rejection post-interview - bit gutted as I really don't see where I'm going wrong at this point but hopefully the feedback is useful

Gutted to hear this bro. I'm super confident your VS/TC is around the corner

 

[AspiringSolicitor]

Has anyone still not yet heard back from Skadden?

Still waiting... It's the hope that hurts!

 

[tractor12]

Travers Smith rejection post-interview - bit gutted as I really don't see where I'm going wrong at this point but hopefully the feedback is useful

Really sorry/surprised to hear. You will get one in the end.

Also rejected today from Travers post-interview, although I expected this. Just frustrating as it's so difficult to get an interview I feel like I've wasted such a rare opportunity.

 

[Iman]

Hi, so the day is a case study, presentation+ interview and then negotiation

Case Study
It was quite simple. You just have to look at the pros and cons of each decision. You will be presenting your findings so make sure you have a structure you can follow and brief notes to refer to.

Interview,
Depends on your interviewer but it should be competency based. Even if they ask you in the format as a trainee...still refer to your previous experiences. Also make sure you know how law firms work as a business

Negotiation
Be firm sometimes. We were deducted loads of points for not actually finishing and rushing at the end, so have a hard-line and make sure the other group know what it is so you can move on

Thank you so much Sara!

 

[Helena]

Travers Smith rejection post-interview - bit gutted as I really don't see where I'm going wrong at this point but hopefully the feedback is useful

So sorry to hear Daniel. I am confident that you will do this. I know how hard this is.

 

[Helena]

Really sorry/surprised to hear. You will get one in the end.

Also rejected today from Travers post-interview, although I expected this. Just frustrating as it's so difficult to get an interview I feel like I've wasted such a rare opportunity.

Sorry to hear of your rejection too. Never wasted though. Rejection makes us grow, however hard it is to digest. Keep fighting.

 

[Helena]

Skadden and Gibson Dunn rejections. Vinson & Elkins waiting post-VI, Milbank waiting post-app.

Truly sorry to hear. Don't give up.

 

[Abgaal]

I just got an email from Vinson Elkins, and ya boy just got an AC!!!!!!!!!!. I am so gassed man. Literally been getting rejections left right and centre looool

 

[PhoebeL]

Think i bottled my Irwin Mitchell VI :/

 

[Serah O]

When did you apply? I applied in October and did get it last week. It may be the case they send it to everyone before a certain date.

There must method in the madness, but we’ll never know what it is - and that goes for any firm’s Grad process!

I applied mid December and debating whether to email them for an update. I’ve been pretty patient so far.

 

[M1999]

Hi, when preparing for interview questions like why law, why the firm etc is it a bad idea to repeat what’s in your application(but go into more detail) as they would probably have your application in front of them?

 

[Lumree]

Hi, when preparing for interview questions like why law, why the firm etc is it a bad idea to repeat what’s in your application(but go into more detail) as they would probably have your application in front of them?

I wouldn’t repeat word for word my application but your application and what you say in the interview should definitely align! I’d go into more detail as well

 

[D95]

Is anybody still waiting for Stevens & Bolton? I know that two people already got their interview invites last week but I have heard nothing yet. Probably a PFO at this point, but I am trying not to lose hope.

 

[Alice G]

Travers Smith rejection post-interview - bit gutted as I really don't see where I'm going wrong at this point but hopefully the feedback is useful

I am telling you- I feel GD is the one!

 

[bethbristol]

Does anyone have any advice on how to answer this question:
What would you do if a partner and an associate asked you to do the same work and it was the same deadline?

 

[gricole]

I just got an email from Vinson Elkins, and ya boy just got an AC!!!!!!!!!!. I am so gassed man. Literally been getting rejections left right and centre looool

congratulations! When did you submit your VI?