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

[gigi23]

Just been invited to VI for Bird & Bird, does anyone have tips as to their process? Any help will be greatly appreciated

 

[Castelli99]

Anyone heard from Macfarlanes/Bakers?

 

[HA99]

Just got rejected from Gowling post-game based assessment Skyrise...

How did you find the game assessment? Also, is it sent automatically after submitting app?

 

[Aspiring.lawyer.to.be]

Does anyone have any tips for the Bird & Bird online test? Thanks

 

[Corporatepal]

Anyone heard from Macfarlanes/Bakers?

AC invite for Macfarlanes, for summer scheme.

 

[Alice G]

AC invite for Macfarlanes, for summer scheme.

Amazing!! Well done

 

[Faye]

AC invite for Macfarlanes, for summer scheme.

Hi, when did you submit your application?

 

[Corporatepal]

Hi, when did you submit your application?

Around 5th November, they got back to me a few days ago. First application cycle, not sure what im doing lol, never been to an AC or interview.

 

[Alice G]

Around 5th November, they got back to me a few days ago. First application cycle, not sure what im doing lol, never been to an AC or interview.

Don’t allow that to bother you, they’re clearly interested in you and it’s your chance to show them how great you are! Prep well but not having experience will not hinder you in the slightest, really best of luck and feel free to message me with any questions you may have about ACs generally

 

[Corporatepal]

Don’t allow that to bother you, they’re clearly interested in you and it’s your chance to show them how great you are! Prep well but not having experience will not hinder you in the slightest, really best of luck and feel free to message me with any questions you may have about ACs generally

Thanks Alice! I've pmed you.

 

[Castelli99]

Just wondering how accomodating firms usually are with transfering applications (e.g. from summer to spring) - it is at firm that i have reached the AC stage with - do i just e-mail grad rec and ask to move?

 

[Alice G]

Just wondering how accomodating firms usually are with transfering applications (e.g. from summer to spring) - it is at firm that i have reached the AC stage with - do i just e-mail grad rec and ask to move?

I would advise you to do the AC and wait for an offer to see if you can switch from one to the other. Trying to switch from summer to spring maybe more tough given the order in which most firms will recruit but I switched from spring to summer last year without any issues.

 

[J Malone]

Does anyone hear from Bakers?

 

[Penelope]

Any tips on how to improve on WG tests? Thanks

 

[Alice G]

Any tips on how to improve on WG tests? Thanks

I always preach about the how2become critical thinking tests book available on Amazon. Check the images and content available on Amazon to ensure it covers the WG sections such as evaluating arguments and inferences. It walks you through all five sections with examples and has more practice tests at the back. It boosted my scores significantly and I’ve found it amazing to refer back to and refresh my brain with before I do another test.
Would also recommend doing the test available on CC’s website and marking down your answers on paper. I then go back through the test and note my responses and see the difference in percentile. That way you can start to understand which answers are right and wrong when you’ve done it several times over.

 

[Penelope]

I always preach about the how2become critical thinking tests book available on Amazon. Check the images and content available on Amazon to ensure it covers the WG sections such as evaluating arguments and inferences. It walks you through all five sections with examples and has more practice tests at the back. It boosted my scores significantly and I’ve found it amazing to refer back to and refresh my brain with before I do another test.
Would also recommend doing the test available on CC’s website and marking down your answers on paper. I then go back through the test and note my responses and see the difference in percentile. That way you can start to understand which answers are right and wrong when you’ve done it several times over.

Thanks so much!

 

[J32]

Hi, does anyone have any tips for Weil VI? or how they distinguish themselves from their competitors like Kirkland or Latham? Anything will be helpful Thanks!

Hi! Is this for Spring or Summer, and when did you apply?

 

[S30]

Has anyone heard back from DLA Piper, direct applications (not fast track)?

 

[JoNo]

Has anyone heard back from DLA Piper, direct applications (not fast track)?

Nope, their deadline is 31st so we may hear after that ..

 

[Soliha]

HSF summer scheme rejection. Has anyone been able to get feedback?