Congrats on getting both! When did you apply to Kirkland? I think they recruit on a rolling basis though.Hi,
Just got a VI from Kirkland & Ellis (does anyone know if they recruit on a rolling basis)
Also just got a VI & Written Exercise Invite from Dechert
If anyone has any information/insight could they please share/message me.
Thanks!
Was wondering the same, please? When’d you apply?Congrats on getting both! When did you apply to Kirkland? I think they recruit on a rolling basis though.
I applied a week ago for Kirkland.
Will it have much of an impact if I complete my VI on the last day?
I have a very busy schedule at the moment.
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I was at Kirkland's most recent Open Day. The Recruitment team said they technically don't recruit on a rolling basis. They made a point of it actually, stating that they don't see the point of 'rolling basis' when there is a strict deadline to adhere to anyway.
Why they may screen applications on a rolling basis, whether you submit your application on the first or last day, your chances of getting through to the next stage are exactly the same. It appears to be an incredibly fair process, so I wouldn't rush your VI. Congratulations!
what were their strengths and weaknesses in the other assessment?I only know one person with an AC and they got 38/40. I got 78 percentile so not sure if that’s high enough either
If I remember correctly their strengths were respect and teamwork and their weakness was commercial awarenesswhat were their strengths and weaknesses in the other assessment?
you're an angelI'm making an account just to reply to this, as I hope I can help.
I was at Kirkland's most recent Open Day. The Recruitment team said they technically don't recruit on a rolling basis. They made a point of it actually, stating that they don't see the point of 'rolling basis' when there is a strict deadline to adhere to anyway.
Why they may screen applications on a rolling basis, whether you submit your application on the first or last day, your chances of getting through to the next stage are exactly the same. It appears to be an incredibly fair process, so I wouldn't rush your VI. Congratulations!
Following on from my earlier question on short applications, does anyone have a list by any chance of firms that have a simple post-app process? So no VIs, no tests, kinda like Slaughter and May who just has 1 assessment day post-app
absolute legendDebevoise & Plimpton - application for in-person Open Day (equivalent of an AC) consisting of 1 interview, deadline 2 Jan
Davis Polk - CV and cover letter application, 1 online interview with training partner, partner and senior associate, deadline 6 Jan
Sidley Austin - application and 1 online interview with counsel/partner, deadline 7 Jan (rolling basis)
Travers Smith - application and 1 online interview with a senior counsel, deadline 14 Jan
Shearman & Sterling - application and 1 online interview with HR member and a lawyer, deadline 15 Jan
Jones Day - application, 1 online interview with two senior lawyers, in-person AC, deadline 31 Jan
Tysm you're the best!!!!Debevoise & Plimpton - online form application for in-person Open Day (equivalent of an AC) consisting of 1 interview, deadline 2 Jan
Davis Polk - CV and cover letter application, 1 online interview with training partner, partner and senior associate, deadline 6 Jan
Sidley Austin - online form application, 1 online interview with counsel/partner, deadline 7 Jan (rolling basis)
Travers Smith - online form and cover letter application, 1 online interview with a senior counsel, deadline 14 Jan
Shearman & Sterling - online form application, 1 online interview with HR member and a lawyer, deadline 15 Jan
Jones Day - online form application, 1 online interview with two senior lawyers, in-person AC, deadline 31 Jan (rolling basis)
On their “Kickstart Your Careers” Page, it says “Applications are now closed, please register your interest below to receive updates when applications reopen.”Where did you find the info that they're closed? Looks like they're still taking applications
Thanks! Their FAQ refers to the last recruitment cycle so it might be out of date?On their “Kickstart Your Careers” Page, it says “Applications are now closed, please register your interest below to receive updates when applications reopen.”