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

[A98]

I would avoid that approach. Have three reasons, just don't say "firstly, secondly" etc. Make it sound organic! This will be much more convincing.

Thanks!! What would be the best way to tie the points together so that it sounds concise and not like I'm rambling ??

 

[D]

Thanks!! What would be the best way to tie the points together so that it sounds concise and not like I'm rambling ??

I like to dive straight in with my first point, just without saying it - "What really attracts me to the firm is X". I will ensure that as I am quantifying my explanation, it is setting up my next point so it is an entirely fluid transition. One way you may wish to do this is to talk about rankings and then training (because your training will involve sitting in those ranked departments). This is incredibly cliche and serves only as an example, but you can see my point.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Dechert and Akin Gump rejections this morning, got Links rejection last Friday afternoon too

Just thought I'd ask if this seems like a generic rejection from Akin Gump as I applied on the deadline (e.g. I know Daniel had his AC before the application deadline) and it suggests they would look at a TC application from me earlier.
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Generic but encouraging rejection to me

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I've got a general interview question..
When you're asked 'Why our firm?' does it sound rehearsed if I structure it by saying 'firstly, secondly, finally'? What's the best way to make it sound natural and not rehearsed?

I don't think it needs to be that structured. Rather than "firstly, secondly" etc.... you can say things with more impact like. "The most important factor to me when choosing a firm was X" or the "three key factors were..." "Firstly, secondly" etc just starts to sound like you are reeling things off.

 

[PhoebeL]

Best of luck phoebe!

Thank you

 

[M&ALawyer]

I have a question regarding contact grad recruitment post interview.

I attended an interview over 2 weeks ago. At the time they said they would respond within a week, and told me to contact them if I had not heard by the end of last week. I did so on Thursday and they said they would provide me with an update immediately. The delay in response I gather is something to do with an issue/discrepency in my application form (which I contested but they need to make a decision on).

4 days have passed since I called them, and I still do not have any more information. This presents a bit of an issue as I have a current vacation scheme offer which clashes with theirs, amongst some interviews for schemes in the next week - which again clash with their one. I need to know soon whether they have rejected me or not.

I don't wish to continually press for an answer, but feel it is kind of necessary. Is it acceptable to call them again?

Thanks!

 

[TTD20]

I have a question relating to a VI. If I am asked what differentiates us from our competitors, is it okay to talk about billable hours? The firm has significantly less billable targets than its competitors so could demonstrate greater work life balance - or does this sound lazy of me? I would have already talked about the work and the firm's reputation though. Does anyone have any advice / tips?

 

[MVE49]

I have a question relating to a VI. If I am asked what differentiates us from our competitors, is it okay to talk about billable hours? The firm has significantly less billable targets than its competitors so could demonstrate greater work life balance - or does this sound lazy of me? I would have already talked about the work and the firm's reputation though. Does anyone have any advice / tips?

I think this would be okay if you link it to productivity of work rather than specifically having more free time.

 

[Samar]

Have people heard back from Latham post VI?

 

[banana97]

Withers VS offer! Anyone have any tips for it? Still seems quite hard to convert into a TC!

Hey congrats! I was wondering how long it took for you to hear back from them? I've only done their first stage interview early Feb and not heard back yet!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I have a question regarding contact grad recruitment post interview.

I attended an interview over 2 weeks ago. At the time they said they would respond within a week, and told me to contact them if I had not heard by the end of last week. I did so on Thursday and they said they would provide me with an update immediately. The delay in response I gather is something to do with an issue/discrepency in my application form (which I contested but they need to make a decision on).

4 days have passed since I called them, and I still do not have any more information. This presents a bit of an issue as I have a current vacation scheme offer which clashes with theirs, amongst some interviews for schemes in the next week - which again clash with their one. I need to know soon whether they have rejected me or not.

I don't wish to continually press for an answer, but feel it is kind of necessary. Is it acceptable to call them again?

Thanks!

PM me about this - it would be good to understand what the discrepancy/issue is

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I have a question relating to a VI. If I am asked what differentiates us from our competitors, is it okay to talk about billable hours? The firm has significantly less billable targets than its competitors so could demonstrate greater work life balance - or does this sound lazy of me? I would have already talked about the work and the firm's reputation though. Does anyone have any advice / tips?

Rather than billiable hours specifically, I would talk about the general culture of work life balance and talk about the other matters they put around billable hours too.

 

[Jaysen]

While I don't want to take business away from Jaysen (and a fine job he does with reviews as well), if you would like some feedback on an application either of you has submitted, I'd be more than willing to spend some time to do it. I've had a moderate amount of success this cycle (7 or 9 apps passed the sift) so I feel I have a good understanding of what makes a 'good' application (I credit Jaysen for this).

Drop me a PM if you like

Not at all - feel free to, your applications are excellent!

 

[am787]

Hey congrats! I was wondering how long it took for you to hear back from them? I've only done their first stage interview early Feb and not heard back yet!

Hey thank you! I was invited to a first round interview in December and attended it a couple weeks back. I heard back the day after. It is only one interview for the vac scheme. Did you apply for a direct TC?

 

[Legal_rawn]

Anyone else not heard from Sidley?

 

[thelegalsieve]

Anyone else not heard from Sidley?

I’ve not heard from Sidley either post-app. Can anyone shed any light on the upcoming assessment centre dates for Linklaters? Is this week the last?

 

[Joshua Koby]

Does anyone have any advice for Mills & Reeve AC?

 

[LegalQ]

Please PM me if you have any advice for the Paul Hastings video interview

 

[cowmoomoo88]

Tips on Paul Hastings video interview for Open Day much appreciated, please and thank you!!!!!

 

[S87]

Please PM me if you have any advice for the Paul Hastings video interview

Are you applying for their insight evening?