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

[Daniel Boden]

Update from Ashurst in case anyone else hasn't heard anything following a summer vacation scheme application:

Dear Daniel

Further to our last communication, we would like to provide you with a progress update on your application. We have had an overwhelming response and are still continuing to receive a high volume of applications which we are currently screening.

We expect to be able to provide an update to you in January in relation to whether your application will be progressed to the next stage of our process.

We would like to thank you for your patience and wish you a lovely break over the holiday season.

Kind Regards

The Early Careers Team

 

[Aleks Owczarska]

Reed Smith rejection post research questions, absolutely gutted as I went to the open day, connected with the firm and spent a lot of time on the answers

I got the same email yesterday. Like you, I went for their Open Day and did my best answering the questions but remember, the trick with TCs is that you only have to be right once! I am sure it will happen for you very soon.

Also, I got an invite for Fieldfisher's phone interview and DLA Piper's AC, any tips??

Thanks in advance
Aleks

 

[Corporatepal]

Update from Ashurst in case anyone else hasn't heard anything following a summer vacation scheme application:

Dear Daniel

Further to our last communication, we would like to provide you with a progress update on your application. We have had an overwhelming response and are still continuing to receive a high volume of applications which we are currently screening.

We expect to be able to provide an update to you in January in relation to whether your application will be progressed to the next stage of our process.

We would like to thank you for your patience and wish you a lovely break over the holiday season.

Kind Regards

The Early Careers Team

Ohhhhh so it was from Ashurst. I literally got the exact same email with no firm name or indication of which firm is emailing me, it just said early careers team. I was so confused because I had sent out a lot of applications so didn't know which one it was. Thanks for clarification!

 

[Lauren]

Congrats on getting your place! I did an AC with DLA about a month ago - I didn't make it through but I'll share my experience anyway!

The day for me started off with a group exercise (we were 4 or 5 in the group) which consisted of reading through 6 scenarios and then discussing what you would advise the client. You have 15 mins to go through the scenarios before the discussion. Ensure that you give yourself enough time to go through each one.The Partners only observed the discussion and did not ask any questions at the end. The feedback that I received was that they liked that I started off the discussion but once I volunteered to take down the notes on the whiteboard, I started to drop out (essentially they were expecting me to lead the rest of the discussion). So if you elect to take the notes be careful and make sure that you are still engaged!

The second exercise was the case study. You have an hour to prep and then you present. The most important thing is to have a structure and to use your time efficiently during the hour - I do not think there is too much you can do to prep for this.

I finished off with the interview. I was asked why DLA and then competencies: tell me about a time you made a mistake, how do you learn best, tell me about a time you worked in a team, tell me about a time you resolved a conflict etc.

The Partners were very nice also!! If you have any other questions I'll try to answer them

Thank you!! That's really helpful

 

[Lauren]

I've just received an invite to an AC with Herbert Smith Freehills as well. I am keen to hear more about anyone else's experiences with HSF as I know they have one of the hardest assessment centres : )

 

[PSM]

CC rejection! AC and rejection in one day is a weird feeling. Anyone else heard back today too?

 

[Biena]

Also just received a rejection from CC - first rejection of the cycle but my answer wasn't strong. Fingers crossed for everyone else!

 

[Alice G]

CC rejection too- honestly don’t know what they’re looking for but it’s such a quick turnaround. Oh well guys- onwards and upwards!!

 

[Shaz]

Also received a CC rejection but at least they get back to you quickly - good luck to those waiting to find out!

 

[Eledoya]

CC rejection and Simmons & Simmons rejection post video interview.

 

[L.M.P]

CC rejection also does anyone know if Eversheds is rolling??

 

[Emina]

CC rejection here too! I did not expect to hear back from them so soon after the deadline (I applied on the 12th).. did you guys apply for a VS or direct TC?

 

[Mohammed]

Also received a rejection from CC and I applied on the day of the deadline and did the WG on Sunday so extremely surprised to hear back so soon. Applied for TC. Good luck to those still waiting to hear back!

 

[L.M.P]

Congrats and good luck to everyone who was successful with CC! Commiserations for everyone who was not but every rejection is one step closer to success !

 

[Eledoya]

This seems a bit paranoid but should I be worried if I haven’t heard back from CMS yet. Last year I submitted and received a watson glaser test invite with 6 days. It’s been over a week and still nothing. I know people have heard quickly and they recruit on a rolling basis.

 

[J32]

CC rejection too. Confident it'll be one of the last rejections everyone on here gets!

 

[Demna87]

CC rejection too LOL

 

[JoNo]

CC REJECTION! GREAT!

 

[Alice G]

All in this together guys- through good and bad. Please no one be too upset by the CC outcome, it just wasn’t meant to be and perhaps they’re looking for very specific criteria! Who knows- but you are all brilliant and worthy candidates so let’s look forwards and not back when not if!

 

[JayB]

Rejection from CC too haha!!

Have they invited anybody - doesn’t look it?