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

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Aminata

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    AssessmentDay have some good practice tests! Make sure to do the ones specific to Capp, the test provider. https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/capp.htm

    Something I wish I had done when I did my MB tests was do the practice on they attach in the email. Even though its not scored, its good to get an idea of the exact test format. Because the ones I linked above, while helpful, in retrospect were a bit easier than the real thing imo.
    Thank you, Julian :) I will do so!
     

    LawGal

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    Thanks! It's a bit annoying that they only contact people who are successful and leave the rest of us hanging...

    Not sure about Dentons but Paul Hastings says on its website that they only contact people who are successful. I reckon they will take their time in responding though because they have a whole year's worth of applications to read as they only read applications after the deadline.
     
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    Ricky

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    Has anyone heard from Travers Smith and Trowers & Hamlins for their direct TC?

    I emailed them and asked about progress. Received this reply on the 15th of August.

    "We are currently still doing follow up work from our vacation schemes. Therefore we haven't started looking over the rest of the applications for our 2021 Training Contract yet.

    Once we have processed all the applications you will hear back about the outcome of your application. Apologies for the wait on this."
     
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    NadineBusty

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    I emailed them and asked about progress. Received this reply on the 15th of August.

    "We are currently still doing follow up work from our vacation schemes. Therefore we haven't started looking over the rest of the applications for our 2021 Training Contract yet.

    Once we have processed all the applications you will hear back about the outcome of your application. Apologies for the wait on this."
    Is this for Travers Smith or Trowers & Hamlins?
     
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