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

[Arash20.]

Has anyone completed Pennington Manches assessment centre? Would appreciate any advice.

 

[FutureCity]

Yeh think they're the only firm who do theirs in Feb. They said we will get an update soon - but that might mean another email saying that they will give a response soon.

Also really like the firm! I know quite a few people didn't get passed the SJT so wondering how big the pool of applicants are, but that's never a good game to play...

Did Grad Rec say anything interesting at the Open Day?

They had a strong focus on their diversity and their tech initiatives. Other than that, pretty generic.

 

[FutureCity]

Were held last week and this week - 50 people being interview for around 15 spaces.

According to their website they offer 8 training contracts off of their winter scheme, so 15 spots is a bit harsh.

 

[tractor12]

According to their website they offer 8 training contracts off of their winter scheme, so 15 spots is a bit harsh.

Oh really where? How many spots for summer are there?

 

[FutureCity]

Oh really where? How many spots for summer are there?

https://www.reedsmith.com/en/careers/general/vacation-

“There are approximately 12 Summer and 8 Winter places available each year.”

 

[Vany]

https://www.reedsmith.com/en/careers/general/vacation-

“There are approximately 12 Summer and 8 Winter places available each year.”

I think your link refers to the Reed Smith Hong Kong vacation programme rather than the UK VS where they don't seem to specify how many they will retain from their VS, here:
https://www.reedsmith.com/en/careers/general/vacation-schemes

Hope you hear some good news !!

 

[R203]

Hello!! Has anyone done the Eversheds vacation scheme VI? Any guidance would really mean a lot thank you

 

[Daniel Boden]

The wait for Travers Smith is haunting me...plus I’ve got a HSF AC tomorrow and I’m stressing out my mind (I’m non law)

I emailed Travers earlier this week and they're hoping to give us an update by the end of this week or next week!

 

[Abgaal]

Hi guys, recently been invited to complete a VI with Latham. I was wondering how long are you given to answer each question?

Wait, i am so baffled when did you apply????, I am a whole BA at the firm and i didn't get no email looool.

 

[sc1999]

Invited to BCLP assessment centre for next week! This will be my first ever AC for a vac scheme - am really nervous haha

 

[Alice G]

Invited to BCLP assessment centre for next week! This will be my first ever AC for a vac scheme - am really nervous haha

Well done!! Amazing achievement but like I said in a previous post, don’t let those nerves get to you and there really isn’t an advantage for being a candidate with lots of AC experience asides from knowing how they work as every from is so different! You’ll smash It

 

[James Paton]

Received an AC for Linklaters Summer Vac, does anyone have any advice or useful resources for the case study part?

 

[FutureCity]

Is RPC’s verbal reasoning test just a WG? Anyone who’s done it and has tips?

 

[Samar]

Has anyone heard back from HSF for the summer vac scheme who applied close to the deadline?

 

[ComplianceChange]

Is it worth applying to BCLP just before the deadline? Or should I wait for their direct TC summer deadline?

 

[J2000]

Can anyone offer any advice regarding the Dechert video interview?

 

[Camilla]

Is RPC’s verbal reasoning test just a WG? Anyone who’s done it and has tips?

Hey! I did it last year. It is a SHL verbal reasoning test. It was my first ever test and I did so badly and was in the 5th percentile lol. I actually find WG tests way easier than pure verbal reasoning tests.

I just got the invite too, so need to get practising! There are decent practise tests online from what I remember.

 

[Celine]

Hi all,

Future trainee at Bakers here - happy to help anyone with questions, just send a PM whenever xx

 

[Aminata]

Is it worth applying to BCLP just before the deadline? Or should I wait for their direct TC summer deadline?

Hi, I was thinking the same thing, as I was initially going to do a direct TC app. But I believe they may primarily recruit from the VS cohort...

 

[Jay-Lo]

Has anyone heard back from Ashurst?