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

[Alice G]

Same!! (their loss lol).

ahaha 'their loss' is becoming my life mantra, it eases the sting of rejection ever so slightly

Hi Alice, I completely understand why this is devastating and how you may feel "not good enough". However, I think you should reflect upon your accomplishments. You conquered every step of the way until the AC for a firm that could arguably be #1 in the entire world! That is so huge!! You were clearly one of the most exceptional candidates to get that far in the first place, so be proud of that! Every step is a lesson learned, and from the feedback you receive you will grow into a better version of yourself to put forth and a firm will accept you. Everything happens for a reason even if that reason is unknown to you right now. Keep your head up and think positive thoughts! We all know you got this. Hope you're doing okay this week

thank you for being so kind and I’m doing much better today, thank you so much

 

[Alice G]

Freshfields AC invite (TC)!

Hey well done! When did you do the WG if I may ask?

 

[Alice G]

In the same position – got my A&O rejection post AC yesterday and I had pinned a lot of my hopes on it because nothing else was working out. I wish they were quicker with feedback because I feel like genuinely could not have prepped more for it. Something will definitely work out in the future though so keep your head high!

I am so so sorry to hear but I honestly think it’s late in their cycle and we probably did well but just not quite good enough this time. Let’s see what feedback we each get and feedback to each other? It might be really valuable for us both going forwards

 

[ZH]

In the same position – got my A&O rejection post AC yesterday and I had pinned a lot of my hopes on it because nothing else was working out. I wish they were quicker with feedback because I feel like genuinely could not have prepped more for it. Something will definitely work out in the future though so keep your head high!

Hi! Sorry to hear this but I hope you hear better news soon.

Was just wondering what you do for your AC prep - general advice, not necessarily for A&O?

Thanks

 

[W]

Anyone heard on an app update for the summer scheme at Dechert?

 

[Lumree]

Anyone heard on an app update for the summer scheme at Dechert?

Still waiting post-application! Submitted on the 27th

 

[ZH]

Hi all

Just wondering what general AC prep you guys do - for e.g. go over application answer, practice answering some questions.

Any useful practical steps you guys can share would be appreciated

Thanks

 

[W]

Still waiting post-application! Submitted on the 27th

Same boat as you!

 

[bethbristol]

I think blind CV just means they don't see your name, grades and uni. Not necessarily your cover letter and the answer to the questions.

You say that but the email did say that they will not have the application form in front of them?

 

[bethbristol]

I think blind CV just means they don't see your name, grades and uni. Not necessarily your cover letter and the answer to the questions.

I guess key thing is to know your application inside out but be prepared for general questions

 

[PSM]

congrats!!! which office?

Thank you!! this was for the Manchester office.

 

[M1999]

Has anyone got tips for the written exercise & case study at the AC? I’d appreciate it! Never been to anything like this before

 

[Barami]

https://www.omm.com/careers/i-am/law-student/uk

their website is showing the 2019 deadlines and their apply4law is saying that deadlines passed for TC even though it's meant to be July deadline

 

[Nick]

their website is showing the 2019 deadlines and their apply4law is saying that deadlines passed for TC even though it's meant to be July deadline

I would imagine, as is probably the case with many other firms, that they haven’t opened up for their summer window yet. Probably worth checking again in April.

 

[Penelope]

their website is showing the 2019 deadlines and their apply4law is saying that deadlines passed for TC even though it's meant to be July deadline

I would imagine, as is probably the case with many other firms, that they haven’t opened up for their summer window yet. Probably worth checking again in April.

They didn’t open for the VS this cycle either

 

[Nick]

They didn’t open for the VS this cycle either

Fair - thanks for clarifying in that case.

 

[VIVI]

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?

It is Goodwin

 

[ibs97]

I am so so sorry to hear but I honestly think it’s late in their cycle and we probably did well but just not quite good enough this time. Let’s see what feedback we each get and feedback to each other? It might be really valuable for us both going forwards

yes that's a good idea for sure! I suspect the same thing and if it were oct/nov we would have had a better shot. I'll DM you when they schedule my feedback call

Hi! Sorry to hear this but I hope you hear better news soon.

Was just wondering what you do for your AC prep - general advice, not necessarily for A&O?

Thanks

I created a 'prep' document with top commercial awareness stories, how to go through an M&A case, what is a PE/VC etc, and I went through the TCLA forum on A&O that gave me an overview of typical interview questions and prepared answers to them/examples to talk about. I highly recommend Finimize for brief and well-explained news stories in a daily newsletter and their app has a great daily 7 min podcast that I listened to on my way to lectures. My university also did mock interviews and has free access to the Job Test Prep site which had practice consulting cases and I used them to get familiar with basic balance sheet calculations and case structures even though they weren't law specific – hope that's helpful!

 

[DavidJC]

yes that's a good idea for sure! I suspect the same thing and if it were oct/nov we would have had a better shot. I'll DM you when they schedule my feedback call



I created a 'prep' document with top commercial awareness stories, how to go through an M&A case, what is a PE/VC etc, and I went through the TCLA forum on A&O that gave me an overview of typical interview questions and prepared answers to them/examples to talk about. I highly recommend Finimize for brief and well-explained news stories in a daily newsletter and their app has a great daily 7 min podcast that I listened to on my way to lectures. My university also did mock interviews and has free access to the Job Test Prep site which had practice consulting cases and I used them to get familiar with basic balance sheet calculations and case structures even though they weren't law specific – hope that's helpful!

Did you subscribe to Finimize Premium? I've had the app for ages but I've not explored their packs at all as I've been rather busy and getting by with FT articles and Daily Briefing so far

 

[Lulu76]

Hi. Has anyone heard back from Kennedy’s re being successful to proceed to the assessment day. I submitted the WG test Saturday and am advised if successful then to proceed to the assessment day next week. As this is my first test/potential AC, I would be grateful for any feedback on how long firms usually take to get back to you after a WG test?