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

[SRW]

Also, has anyone gotten an invite to the Baker McKenzie AC? I did my VI 2-3 weeks ago and haven't heard back...

I'm still waiting as well! First AC is 28th Feb so I bet they'll send invites literally the week before.

 

[Jean]

Hogan Lovells Summer VS rejection post-tests

If you don't mind sharing, when did you complete the tests?

 

[Holly]

Would anyone who's been successful with the BCLP application be happy to go through my BCLP application?

More than happy to help where I can. PM me!

 

[MVE49]

Does anyone know if FF provides you with your test score for the critical thinking test? As I know some firms don’t issue it out.

Don’t think they do

 

[Lawyerwithadream]

Just gonna say this quick- I got my A&O rejection today and feeling honestly gutted. Only FF left this cycle and I did the WG on a very ‘low’ day and so worried I probably haven’t met the benchmark. Not too sure what went wrong with A&O and feedback could take time so closure isn’t an imminent possibility. I will be ok but just feeling really sad that I come so close to then fall at the final hurdle every time. Genuinely don’t feel like I can take many more of these setbacks so gonna really assess my situation these next few days. That wasn’t actually as quick as I expected but thanks for your continued support everyone. I just hope one day I might have good news for you guys too I don’t mean this to sound hypocritical as I always tell you guys it’s when not if, and I wholeheartedly believe that. But it’s important to weigh up the damage being caused in the process of all this and I’m just needing to take time to reflect. I really do believe good things come to those who wait and deserve it so I hope my headspace will be better as this week goes on.

Aww so sorry to hear this You've been amazing on this forum! All your support is much appreciated Alice. And I believe that everything happens for reason. Freshfields is the firm for you! Keeping my fingers crossed and remain the positive person you are and dont let this knock you down.

Hogan Lovells Summer VS rejection post-tests

When did you take the tests?

 

[L197]

Hi, does anyone have any experience of or advice for a vacation scheme interview at Stevens & Bolton? This will be my first interview so i'm not too sure what to expect! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any experience of being successful at App and going to AC but being rejected at AC and applying again to that same firm?

would be keen to hear your experiences. Kinda stuck on whether to apply to some of the firms that rejected me

thanks!

 

[Jen E C]

Is anyone able to provide some insight into the White & Case interview? In the past it seems to have been heavily based on the application form, which I wonder whether or not is still the case as the email invite states they will not have a copy the application form in front of them.

 

[BE123]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any experience of being successful at App and going to AC but being rejected at AC and applying again to that same firm?

would be keen to hear your experiences. Kinda stuck on whether to apply to some of the firms that rejected me

thanks!

I got rejected at a firm post-AC last year, but have now secured a VS at the firm! I think it really depends on the firm, but I don’t see the harm in trying!

 

[Jen E C]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any experience of being successful at App and going to AC but being rejected at AC and applying again to that same firm?

would be keen to hear your experiences. Kinda stuck on whether to apply to some of the firms that rejected me

thanks!

I think it's quite firm dependent. CMS encouraged me last year to apply again this year after I reached AC, whereas Macfarlanes said at the open day you should wait a few years if you reached AC. Jones Day, on the other hand, discouraged applying again if you reached interview unless your application had substantially changed.

 

[thelegalsieve]

Did anyone get an application update from this email address? :

[email protected]

They didn't specify which firm it was for, so I have no idea which firm they're representing. Presumably Sidley Austin or Goodwin?

 

[Annalise2.0]

Anyone heard back from Squire Patton Boggs post AC for London office? or DWF/Dechert post VI? Thanks

 

[Holly]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any experience of being successful at App and going to AC but being rejected at AC and applying again to that same firm?

would be keen to hear your experiences. Kinda stuck on whether to apply to some of the firms that rejected me

thanks!

Hmm not sure its the same but I applied to CMS first year scheme, got rejected and got an AC from their vac scheme.

 

[Lawyerwithadream]

@Zhang I just got the WG invite for FF!!!! Keep your hopes up guys my portal was updated on Jan 23

 

[D95]

Hi, does anyone have any experience of or advice for a vacation scheme interview at Stevens & Bolton? This will be my first interview so i'm not too sure what to expect! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Can I ask when you heard back from them? I haven't received any response to my application yet, so probably another rejection for me then...

 

[Helena]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any experience of being successful at App and going to AC but being rejected at AC and applying again to that same firm?

would be keen to hear your experiences. Kinda stuck on whether to apply to some of the firms that rejected me

thanks!

I agree with others; it is firm dependent. Skadden and Jones Day do not allow another application if you get to AC. Macfarlanes allow reapplication for a TC if unsuccessful at AC for VS. It's really up to you and I think if you work on the app and the feedback, there is no harm trying. I am sure I read on here that one trainee applied to a firm 4 times before finally securing a TC at the same firm.

 

[Helena]

@Zhang I just got the WG invite for FF!!!! Keep your hopes up guys my portal was updated on Jan 23

Was this today?

 

[Lawyerwithadream]

Was this today?

Yes 5min ago!

@Helena you'll get yours be patient

 

[bethbristol]

Is anyone able to provide some insight into the White & Case interview? In the past it seems to have been heavily based on the application form, which I wonder whether or not is still the case as the email invite states they will not have a copy the application form in front of them.

I was wondering the same too! Assume it will be quite general and then based on your answers

 

[KerC14]

Sorry to ask again but has anyone heard from Irwin Mitchell for pls in the London office? I know a few people have heard back for this office on the bls side, but I haven’t heard anything about pls