Linklaters 2019/20 Application

[alohalo]

Just got a PFO for the Winter VS.

I'm really sorry to hear that - Winter Schemes are much more competitive than other schemes it seems (with graduates and all). Dont be disheartened, sometimes it will be a matter of applying for a range of schemes and firms - best of luck!! Do you mind asking when you applied or when you completed WG?

 

[Paralegal178]

Has anyone actually received an offer yet?

Hi, I got an offer around lunchtime today

 

[Paralegal178]

Hi guys, for those who applied to Links already using the new system - are we only allowed to submit max 3 cases of work experience?

I clicked on 'complete' thinking it meant the work exp section was complete but I've far from completed the first stage. Yet I got the email saying 'many thanks for applying to ...' - has that really been submitted just like that?

Yeah I think you can only submit 3!

 

[Plum]

Just got a PFO for the Winter VS.

What’s a PFO? I just got rejected

 

[FutureCity]

What’s a PFO? I just got rejected

That is a PFO. Same.

 

[Plum]

Bit harsh on a Friday evening!

 

[Serah O]

Rejection from Links finally came in
Is it just me or does this year application process feels a bit like a lottery?

 

[gigi23]

I'm really sorry to hear that - Winter Schemes are much more competitive than other schemes it seems (with graduates and all). Dont be disheartened, sometimes it will be a matter of applying for a range of schemes and firms - best of luck!! Do you mind asking when you applied or when you completed WG?

Thank you for your kind words! It's a little disheartening because my results for the WG was quite good so I thought I stood a chance with the new process (and I'm actually a graduate). But that's just how it is, on to the next one for me
I applied on September 25th and did the WG on September 27th!

 

[Camilla]

Rejection received, but allowed to apply for the spring/summer VS without completing the tests again. That's nice of them!

 

[Camilla]

Hi, I got an offer around lunchtime today

Congratulations Olivia!

 

[alohalo]

Thank you for your kind words! It's a little disheartening because my results for the WG was quite good so I thought I stood a chance with the new process (and I'm actually a graduate). But that's just how it is, on to the next one for me
I applied on September 25th and did the WG on September 27th!

Same with me, just received mine too - my WG score was very good too. Oh well, next!

 

[Soliha]

Rejection received, but allowed to apply for the spring/summer VS without completing the tests again. That's nice of them!

How does it work? Do you just have to do AC then?

 

[Paralegal178]

Congratulations Olivia!

Thank you lovely. Sorry to hear about the rejection, they’re never nice. Hope your other apps are progressing well!

 

[Camilla]

Thank you lovely. Sorry to hear about the rejection, they’re never nice. Hope your other apps are progressing well!

Thank you! Really need to submit more!

How does it work? Do you just have to do AC then?

No, I think my test results will be assessed alongside the other spring/summer VS applicants. So although I didn't reach the threshold this time, I might do next time. I have not heard of this practice before...

 

[Matt_96]

I think I just got straight up rejected. My WG scores are generally and will always be pretty average because I have a slight disability so that's quite meh. I guess they've got to filter out applicants somehow. It does feel slightly frustrating because I feel like I was rejected without even being given a chance to explain why I would even be worth considering for the role.

 

[Camilla]

I think I just got straight up rejected. My WG scores are generally and will always be pretty average because I have a slight disability so that's quite meh. I guess they've got to filter out applicants somehow. It does feel slightly frustrating because I feel like I was rejected without even being given a chance to explain why I would even be worth considering for the role.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Have you tried contacting graduate recruitment in advance of taking Watson Glaser tests to explain more about your disability?

You can also request your score from Linklaters. Some people had very high scores and were not invited to the AC.

I think they were looking for a specific profile of candidate by using the CAPP test method. After that, I expect that the best Watson Glaser scores from the candidates that met the personality profile were selected. That is just my guess...

 

[Matt_96]

I'm sorry to hear that.

Have you tried contacting graduate recruitment in advance of taking Watson Glaser tests to explain more about your disability?

You can also request your score from Linklaters. Some people had very high scores and were not invited to the AC.

I think they were looking for a specific profile of candidate by using the CAPP test method. After that, I expect that the best Watson Glaser scores from the candidates that met the personality profile were selected. That is just my guess...

I think I'll have to do that then!

I do generally ask for it, yes. One thing I would note about extra time is that for people who have to use it, it isn't really extra time. From experience, I always end up going right down to the last second and it can feel just as fast-paced as doing a normal test.

 

[Camilla]

I think I'll have to do that then!

I do generally ask for it, yes. One thing I would note about extra time is that for people who have to use it, it isn't really extra time. From experience, I always end up going right down to the last second and it can feel just as fast-paced as doing a normal test.

Definitely request your report. Then you can figure out what areas you need to work on most.

Have you signed up to any practice sites? I signed up to Job Test Prep and Assessment Day and worked through tests on there for weeks. It really helps.

I understand you have a disability so I don't know whether this would help, but my tactic is to pick one or two sections of the WG that I am naturally okay at and MASTER them. I always do terribly on the True/Probably True/Cannot say/Probably False/False section so I don't slow myself down on those sections as I know I will probably get them wrong anyway. I make up for it in other areas that I am much better at. This has enabled me to pass the WG stage with three firms including Clifford Chance. It's hard to tell if I passed Linklaters because of the other tests, but I was in the 65% percentile. Hopefully the more you practice the faster you will get.

Good luck.

 

[Karin]

I got rejected from Linklaters post-AC on Thursday evening if that helps with anything

 

[AlRJ]

Hi there,

Can someone confirm whether you are instantly invited to take the CAP assessment once you have submitted the application or are you sent the link a few days later?

Thanks