does that mean it's over for people who haven't been invited? we got an email saying we'll be notified of the outcome by 6th may, most probably a rejection then.
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No - I don’t think you can make that assumption.
Just wondering if this was a typo as my email said we’d hear back by 6 June?
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As other forum members mentioned, I do not think you will be at a particular disadvantage. That said, I do think the bar is generally higher in a DTC final interview when compared to a VS interview, as the firm will need to make a decision on whether to make a very substantial investment without any further assessment. As such, in general I believe you should expect more pushback and scrutiny about all your answers. When you prepare, I advise you to think about any and all potential follow ups to your answers and continuously look for the weak spots in your reasoning that may be further questioned.
I got rejected a few weeks back
Does anyone have any advice for a Mayer Brown assessment centre/partner interview? It would be very much appreciated!
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I don't have any personal experience with the firm, but I have found a useful post on TCLA. it is written by a candidate who did the AC before and contains a description of their experience and the main tasks. You can take a look at it here.
I think Fried Frank is non-rolling. The deadline is 23rd May 2025. They will probably shortlist candidates for WGT before sending them out. I imagine they will send out the WGTs in June. I’m assuming they use WGT scores to shortlist first-stage interview candidates. Best of luck with your Fried Frank application. 🙂
Thank you, Andrei.
Do you have any advice for a fact-finding exercise with an associate? From what I can gather the context is you're provided with a commercial backdrop and have to ask questions and come up with advice for a client. Posing questions to the Associate.
Just got invited to Ashursts written case study. Does anyone have any tips as this is the stage I struggle with the most? 🙏
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No, not at all. While having years of experience can certainly help, it does not limit your chances in any way if you are able to leverage your own experiences effectively, whatever they may be. Firms are looking at how you present yourself just as much as what you have done.
It is also worth remembering that some candidates might have years of experience or impressive backgrounds, but still struggle in the direct TC process if they have not honed key competencies firms assess such as communication skills, commercial awareness, and structured interview preparation. So, your success does not hinge solely on the quantity of experience, but rather on how you show your potential.
In fact, the very fact that you have already secured a vacation scheme offer and have been moved to the direct TC process is clear proof that the firm sees something in you. You are already in a strong position, and it would be a good idea to reference this in your interviews as evidence of your capability and commitment.
Another thing to keep in mind is that if the firm knows you were unable to take part in the vacation scheme due to a clash with dates for a separate VS, you should be prepared to answer the question of why X firm over Y firm. Firms will already know that candidates are applying elsewhere, but this question will still likely be asked to gauge your application strategy. Maybe both firms have similar practices that are of interest to you, similar training structures, or something of that sort.
For preparation, I would recommend focusing on:
- Structuring your answers clearly using the STAR method for competency questions.
- Having two or three strong commercial stories you can reference confidently.
- Keeping your motivations for the firm razor-sharp and tailored.
- Practising case studies or written exercises if they are part of the process.
You have done so well already, and I am sure you will nail it. Best of luck with all the opportunities.
thanks for letting me know!Hi, I got the holding e-mail as well. I am still waiting for Howard Kennedy which is really disappointing because I felt they were initially quite clear about timeframes and now it’s just silence
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