Yes, the people with 25/40 did very well in the CAPP assessment.Do you know the reason they rejecting people with 38 and taking who with 25?
Yes, the people with 25/40 did very well in the CAPP assessment.Do you know the reason they rejecting people with 38 and taking who with 25?
I 100% agree that you could still perform averagely on the WG and still go on to thrive at an elite firm, and I also agree that in many ways it likely is just an effective way of cutting down applicants. When you get 4,000 applicants like some of the MC firms do, a test like the WG is a straightforward and mostly useful way of doing that.As there are plenty of peer-reviewed papers showing the usefulness of the WG, there are also plenty of papers showing that the WG is deeply flawed. I know someone who graduated with a first in PPE and received the academic prize for the highest mark. He always used to score 20-25 out of 40. I don't think this person lacks critical thinking skills, as his degree was PPE. He also got a TC at a well-known firm.
I was also told by grad rec from the firm where I did the vac scheme that they use the WG to filter out the number of app (for example, Linklaters rejecting people with 38/40 and taking people with 25/40).
However, I agree with your point about firms using to measure your critical thinking skills. But that doesn't necessary mean that the WG is fully reliable. There is plenty of evidence which points to its flaws. Also the sample size is too small to infer that it is indeed a reliable tool of recruitment. I simply think that it's used to cut down apps. I have been told this by grad rec, associates, etc. But again, it comes down to your own views on it,
Definitely would not worry, I feel like I read somewhere they weren't expected to get back to people until March so I'm guessing they do batches. Also, given it's an interview with someone from grad recruitment, I'm guessing it depends on who is reading your application/doing the interview because mine was from a specific person rather than the general email. I submitted my application late on the deadline (I remember stressing trying to get it in on time while on holiday 8 hours behind with my friend waiting to leave for a hike )Thank you! I haven't heard anything yet I was in the middle dot for the majority, with about 50/50 to the left/right.
When did you submit your application if you don't mind me asking? I know it's non-rolling but I love the firm and scrambling!
They will be looking at other assessment scores or information from the application form in conjunction with the WG assessmentDo you know the reason they rejecting people with 38 and taking who with 25?
Oh yeah I’m not disputing at all that its primary goal is to filter applicants, but I can at least understand the rationale behind the test. Less so on Arctic Shores or any games based assessments; I just think they’re stupid 😂😂Hmm I get your point, but I think doing well in my law degree directly correlates to my ability to critically analyse well and process information etc, not a test that purposefully tries to trip people up. Firms use these tests to filter the 1000s of applications they get.
If it is with graduate recruitment, I personally asked about the firm, the training contract structure, international opportunities, how can I be involved in pro bono at the firm, flexibility in choosing pro bono matters, skills of a successful trainee. These are some of the questions I would ask.Yes, its a video interview with graduate recruitment so would the questions have to be tailored to graduate recruitment or can they be about the firm in general?
Congratulations on securing an offer first of all!! You should be so proud!@axelbeugre @Jessica Booker
Hiya,
I was wondering if you think there are any advantages of completing a 2 week summer scheme over a 1 week spring scheme. A firm has given me the option of both and I feel like having the extra week may allow for extra coffee chats or time to build rapport. Do you know if factors like this will be considered when assessing candidates for TCs? I want to give myself the best chance
To that point, do you have any tips with how to succeed on a vacation scheme?
Thanks so much for all the help!
Congratulations!! When is the interview, did they give you a date yet?NRF next stage invite (teams interview with grad recruitment)!
Questions I’ve asked:What are the best questions to ask at the end of a partner interview?
Thank you 😊Questions I’ve asked:
Work related:
1. (Assuming they’ve been at the firm for more than 10 years which most partners have been) What has kept you at the firm for so many years?
2. What are the biggest challenges of being a partner?
3. What are your hopes for the firm/your department over the next few years?
About you as a future trainee:
1. What character traits are you looking for in trainees that do a seat rotation in your department?
When they give you an answer, you can follow up and ask if these are common traits in successful (those who have qualified and stayed at the firm) trainees.
2. If you are working on a matter with a trainee and their supervisor, what kind of tasks are usually assigned to trainees?
3. What would you say is the recipe for success as a vacation scheme candidate/trainee?
I’m 100% sure they’ll say there isn’t one but in my experience, it presents an opportunity for further discussion.
Hope this helps and best of luck in your interview!
I would love to understand why they have adopted this policy.So PH doesn't interview for a TC at the end of the VS? Would you have to wait to apply for the direct TC the following year?