Has anyone heard back from Debevoise & Plimpton for their 2022 Summer VS?
thank you - I did it in early DecemberMassive congratulations! I'm really sorry to be that guy, but when did you complete the WG please?
Same here. When did you complete the test? I did mine on 14th Jan.I got a feedback report but nothing conclusive as to whether I made the next stage or not..
Anyone waiting on BCLP post-test?
How long did it take you guys to get the feedback report?I got a feedback report but nothing conclusive as to whether I made the next stage or not.
Hey, I emailed BCLP today and their automatic reply said TC applicants get the test link between February and July so definitely think they go through VS apps firstHas anyone heard back from BCLP direct TC? Not sure if they get back to applicants after all VS are done.
I honestly feel that Reed Smith should've invited fewer people to VI and chosen to give feedback to those that didn't make it past VI, instead of what they've done here, given their "record number of applications". Probably gives them more time to review each VI, and at least helps candidates who've come this far but don't get past the VI stage.Proud to have been on Reed Smith's PFO waitlist for 2 weeks now.
Graduate Recruitment knows how to fuel false hope and crush you down just when you thought there was a chance. First time feeling actually mad after a rejection and they can't even give us feedback.
I think firms should be obliged to give some form of feedback, at least when they have a million stages till getting a place. They certainly must be following some form of formal guidlines and tick certain boxes or else how would they be objectively assesing a 'record number' of applications? It makes me wonder if things like video interviews are really assessed on some 'magic' or an 'x-factor' which can't possibly be justified or explained on paper. Sadly, I've seen people receive this vague, 'you weren't as energetic' type of feedback (and I got a couple myself). Now after my 2nd application cycle, i am starting to get suspicious of many firms' recruitment practices. I feel like I'd rather play EuroMillions, where at least I know the odds are certain and my chances fair, instead of working hours on end to get empty PFOs.
TLDR: I rant about a Reed Smith PFO and other rejections with no feedback
Ahh thanks. I done the test in December but assume interviews etc are also held off until the period above.Hey, I emailed BCLP today and their automatic reply said TC applicants get the test link between February and July so definitely think they go through VS apps first
You’ll get an email from GR with a bit more information - I got one today although for direct TC and my AC slot is next week. Check your junk as mine ended up there!Did you get a response from grad recruitment about what the assessment center will entail?
Well I have to say that you were lucky, I did not even get my feedback after my research question. I feel like that this trend of “record number” especially now that they are using Capp assessments.I honestly feel that Reed Smith should've invited fewer people to VI and chosen to give feedback to those that didn't make it past VI, instead of what they've done here, given their "record number of applications". Probably gives them more time to review each VI, and at least helps candidates who've come this far but don't get past the VI stage.
I also think that not having any open-ended questions in the application form (which is a staple for almost all other firms except a handful) makes it such that they are forced to invite more and more candidates to VI, to get a first hand insight into what the applicant is really like. Honestly, some of the VI questions could've just been a part of the application form (tell me about a time when, why Reed Smith . . . etc.).
Frankly speaking, this trend of "a record number of applications" is going to continue with every cycle - so hopefully they change their process for next year.
I only say this because last year, I was able to get feedback (although slightly vague) following my PFO post-research questions (which was the last stage before an AC).
TAYLOR WESSING AC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🥰🥰🥰
thanks to all the manifesting, I just received an AC invite from Taylor Wessing (phone call not email)
Hi all, can I ask what are the Taylor wessing AC dates, just wondering because i have not heard back and don't know if I should assume PFOTaylor Wessing AC invite!!
I was only offered one date. But it’s a while away yet so I don’t think you need to assume a PFO at this point - it’s not a PFO until you receive one. I’ve assumed so before and then been invited to next stage on more than one occasion.Hi all, can I ask what are the Taylor wessing AC dates, just wondering because i have not heard back and don't know if I should assume PFO
Sorry to hear that. May I ask when you did the tests for OC?OC PFO post tests and Reed Smith PFO post VI. Happy Tuesday!!
Hi, has anyone got any insight into this question - 'if you couldn't work in law, what would you do and why?'. Do you think it's better to go with something similar to law or completely different?