Congrats. Could you discuss your interview strategy and how it went on the day? Were there competency questions?
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Holding myself accountable again (K&S rejection)
CC* ✅📝❌
HSF ✅📝❌
NRF ✅📝❌
Weil ✅❌
Akin ✅❌
Sidley ✅❌
Orrick ✅❌
Willkie ✅🎥❌
Cooley ✅❌
Latham ✅❌
Milbank ✅❌
Kirkland ✅❌
Dechert ✅❌
Ashurst* ✅📝
Skadden ✅❌
Goodwin ✅❌
Covington ✅❌
Linklaters* ✅📝❌
Paul, Weiss ✅❌
Slaughters* ✅❌
Freshfields* ✅📝❌
Fried Frank* ✅
Gibson Dunn ✅❌
Macfarlanes* ✅📝
White & Case ✅❌
Morgan Lewis ✅📞❌
Paul Hastings* ✅
White & Case* ✅
Morgan Lewis* ✅
Hogan Lovells* ✅📝
Cleary Gottlieb ✅❌
A&O Shearman ✅📝❌
Vinson & Elkins ✅❌
Arnold & Porter ✅❌
Baker McKenzie ✅📝❌
King & Spalding* ✅❌
Winston & Strawn ✅❌
Morrison Foerster ✅❌
Sullivan & Cromwell ✅❌
Key: ✅ = application submitted; 📝 = test received; 📞 = TI; 🎥 = VI; ❌ = rejection.
*Training Contract applications.
CC* ✅📝❌
HSF ✅📝❌
NRF ✅📝❌
Weil ✅❌
Akin ✅❌
Sidley ✅❌
Orrick ✅❌
Willkie ✅🎥❌
Cooley ✅❌
Latham ✅❌
Milbank ✅❌
Kirkland ✅❌
Dechert ✅❌
Ashurst* ✅📝
Skadden ✅❌
Goodwin ✅❌
Covington ✅❌
Linklaters* ✅📝❌
Paul, Weiss ✅❌
Slaughters* ✅❌
Freshfields* ✅📝❌
Fried Frank* ✅
Gibson Dunn ✅❌
Macfarlanes* ✅📝
White & Case ✅❌
Morgan Lewis ✅📞❌
Paul Hastings* ✅
White & Case* ✅
Morgan Lewis* ✅
Hogan Lovells* ✅📝
Cleary Gottlieb ✅❌
A&O Shearman ✅📝❌
Vinson & Elkins ✅❌
Arnold & Porter ✅❌
Baker McKenzie ✅📝❌
King & Spalding* ✅❌
Winston & Strawn ✅❌
Morrison Foerster ✅❌
Sullivan & Cromwell ✅❌
Key: ✅ = application submitted; 📝 = test received; 📞 = TI; 🎥 = VI; ❌ = rejection.
*Training Contract applications.
K&S and WBD PFO, must be my lucky day 🤭
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Tbh I was expecting at least a first stage interview from K&S, considering I had success with very similar firms this cycle. I wonder what was the reason. Oh well!
Sorry to hear about your difficulties. Not a law graduate but still. It's been a tough few months. Go follow Kate Green on LinkedIn. She could help with paralegal jobs.
Running out of patience quite possibly. Also running out of firms lol. Hopefully HL has some positive news.
And K&S rejection… really running out of firms here and worked really hard on my K&S app + thought it was quite good so that’s a bummer
Very few TCs to be fair. Plus they have no vac scheme. Lots of good firms still open. White & Case open until July. I’m sure that we’ll get there.
May I know which firms are you applying to? I am struggling to find firms that offer DTC and a healthy intake of trainees from DTC
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Quality is crucial during a vacation scheme, as it reflects both attention to detail and understanding of complex concepts. This includes clear and structured writing, whether in prose or bullet points, demonstrating the ability to distill information effectively.
The tasks assigned are usually manageable within the given time frame, as firms don’t expect candidates to handle highly technical work. Common assignments may include legal research, drafting memos, or summarizing documents.
There’s not much specific preparation required, as tasks vary by firm and department. However, it’s helpful to ensure fundamental skills are polished - such as clarity in writing, structuring responses logically, and avoiding typos or formatting errors. These small details contribute significantly to the overall quality of your work.
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Honestly, that’s so good. You’ve put in so much effort, and it’s great that you’re recognizing the importance of rest. Breaks are so necessary because, at the end of the day, we either take them willingly or our bodies force us to. You’ve smashed through those applications, and now you absolutely deserve to switch off for a bit. Enjoy your evening - you’ve earned it! ✨🙌🏽
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Great news! I’ve pulled out an interview insight from 2021. Feel free to check the rest of the years for any more as well.
King & Spalding Interview 2021
Please state the month/year you interviewed at the firm. April 2021 Please specify what the interview was for. Direct Training Contract 2022 Please give an overview of the day with approximate timings. 9:30am – Introduction from Partner and Grad Rec 9:50am-10:20am – Trainee Meet & Greet 1...
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I know this one stings, especially since you put in so much effort and felt good about your application. But don’t let this shake your confidence - you’ve already proven your ability to secure top opportunities, and this is just one step in a much bigger journey.
Every rejection is tough, but it doesn’t define you or your future. You’ve come so far, and there are still firms out there that will see your value. Keep pushing forward, because your hard work will pay off. You’ve got this!
Hi everyone,
Did anyone hear anything from Howard Kennedy after the contextual recruitment survey? Thank you so much!
Did anyone hear anything from Howard Kennedy after the contextual recruitment survey? Thank you so much!
Well done. I've also submitted my application to Baker McKenzie. However, I have just two more applications (White & Case and Stephenson Harwood).
Waiting for Macfarlanes, Dentons, Withers, Mayer Brown, and Ashurst (tests received today).
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