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

[MVE49]

I did a VS at Slaughters last year and I'd say that their conversion rate is pretty high. Only 4 people out of the entire 20+ on my VS didn't get the TC. One thing I will say is the TC interview at the end of the vac is the exact same as the normal TC interview direct applicants do.

Although you're guaranteed the TC interview, you are expected to re-submit an updated CV and a CL through their application portal. (you don't have to change anything if you don't want to but I guess there is an expectation that you will since you now know more about the firm after the VS). And you do the one hour case study just like direct TC applicants do.

Because the scheme is unassessed (i.e. you don't submit work throughout the VS that gets marked by anyone) most of the decision on whether or not you get a TC is based on the case study and final interview. So as long as you perform during those and don't have glaring attitude problems or anything during the scheme, I'd say your chances of conversion are p good.

That’s interesting because my vac scheme last year had a relatively low conversion rate (around 50%) and they’re generally known for being lower than other firms. It obviously depends on the individuals on the schemes.

 

[moxiebobo]

Has anyone else heard back from V&E post VI?

 

[M&ALawyer]

AC invite from Ropes and Gray !

 

[Anastasios]

Haven't heard back yet from Freshfields direct TC. My portal updated on the third of February. Anyone else in this position or is this a PFO?

 

[Abgaal]

AC invite from Ropes and Gray !

Congrats!!!!, when did you apply and is Ropes & Gray rolling basis???

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

Dechert has already accepted people for Spring schemes, though I'm not sure if spaces are filled yet. I made it past VI and have been invited to Dechert AC, scheduled for this week.

I submitted Dechert on the deadline (31 Jan), a couple hours before.

I wonder if anyone can give me some tips on Dechert AC?' I'd be most grateful. Thank you!

Did you submit the video interview on the 31st or the application?

 

[polant]

Anyone has an AC from HFW?Or a rejection?

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

Congrats!!!!, when did you apply and is Ropes & Gray rolling basis???

It’s not rolling cause they only review after the deadline. However, they seem to be doing AC invites in stages..

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

congrats to everyone getting an AC invite with ropes though, their vac scheme intakes are like 12 spring and 12 in summer I think .. so getting to their AC is really good!

 

[jan28]

I think Dechert has lost everyone's applications who applied before January!!

 

[cowmoomoo88]

Did you submit the video interview on the 31st or the application?

Hi, I submitted my Dechert app on 31 Jan. VI was a week after (7 Jan). Then invite to AC received on 14 Jan.

 

[Holly]

an associate asked you to do the same work and it was the same deadline

The answer to this is definitely not "The partner because the work is probably more important"

If this is an interview question, you'll have to ask for more information i.e. which task have you been involved with, how busy are you at the time etc!

 

[M&ALawyer]

Congrats!!!!, when did you apply and is Ropes & Gray rolling basis???

I applied on the 27th January.

Best of luck!

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

Hi, I submitted my Dechert app on 31 Jan. VI was a week after (7 Jan). Then invite to AC received on 14 Jan.

Hi, I submitted my Dechert app on 31 Jan. VI was a week after (7 Jan). Then invite to AC received on 14 Jan.

I wonder if you mean 7 february and 14th february ac invite

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

I applied on the 27th January.

Best of luck!

same date I applied, ah I guess it means a rejection for me, well we move onwards

 

[Jade]

Has anyone else heard back from V&E post VI?

Heard around 2pm today with AC invite. I submitted my VI last Monday

 

[cowmoomoo88]

I wonder if you mean 7 february and 14th february ac invite

14 Feb Dechert AC invite for vac scheme

 

[bethbristol]

Sorry another question from me - I am frantically prepping for an interview . Does anyone know what resources I could use to come up to an answer for 'what white & case's strategy from 2020 onwards should be?' Should i be focusing on areas in which they are not as strong, or haven't strengthened as much in their 2020 strategy, or should I not draw attention to that and more continue focusing on the positives? E.g. continue expanding practice in M&A until they are on par with MC or something along those lines

 

[Ricky]

Got an interview for Travers Smith and Memery Crystal summer and easter vacation scheme!

Anyone got any advice for Travers?

Waiting to hear from Mayer Brown and Dechert after submitting on deadline.

 

[tylergab]

Dechert has already accepted people for Spring schemes, though I'm not sure if spaces are filled yet. I made it past VI and have been invited to Dechert AC, scheduled for this week.

I submitted Dechert on the deadline (31 Jan), a couple hours before.

I wonder if anyone can give me some tips on Dechert AC?' I'd be most grateful. Thank you!

My AC with Dechert was 24th Jan - Drop me a message, happy to share some tips