Yes, they are. I thought I was going to dodge the application questions, but they snuck them in at the end!
I would have preferred to have answered them in the application as you only have 20 minutes to write the answer. You also can't copy and paste from anywhere else (system doesn't let you), so even if you have a response prepared you have to manually type it out.that is an awful way to test a candidate at an initial stage, holy hellYes, they are. I thought I was going to dodge the application questions, but they snuck them in at the end!
I'm not sure if I'm allowed to share the specific questions... but as long as you know why you want to apply for Milbank specifically and brush up on your commercial awareness and understand Milbank's work and clients, you'll be fine!
Milbank whyyyyYes, they are. I thought I was going to dodge the application questions, but they snuck them in at the end!
I was so happy when I saw no application questions on the form… this is an absolute sneak attackIt's intense, but I guess it's indicative of the firm's culture. I did enjoy the test though, but I will very surprised if I pass.
Milbank do have application questions, btw! They just put them in the online test (which is more stressful!)
This is more than helpful, thank you so much!
I feel you. I’m fully tweaking over baker McKenzie rn
I thought the same but maybe it's just a basic 'yep your academics are fine and you have some work experience' screening.
before hand I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas. Secondly I received my first ever AC invite! I’m so nervous, I still cannot believe it, if anyone has any DLA and HSFK AC insights/tips and it’s willing to help me I would appreciate it, I’m willing to help too
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: Hogan Lovells, Bird & Bird, Slaughter and May, Reed Smith and A&O ShearmanJust wanted to update you guys after 10 days. I would really appreciate anyone that applied to the firms that I am waiting for and has heard back to please let me knowalso I understand that everyone deals with PFOs differently but IMO we should include at least the date that we applied on when informing the forum on both invitations and PFOs. Current status below:
-HSFK: Applied 26/10, passed the test benchmark and still waiting to hear back.
-DLA Piper: Applied 06/10, test received 26/10, phone interview invite on 05/12. I had the interview and received confirmation that I passed the benchmark on the same day 09/12. Still waiting on next steps.
-Reed Smith
-Linklaters: Applied 01/09, scored 35/40 on WG, still waiting to hear back.
-Morrison Foerster: Applied 21/11, still no response yet.
-Clyde & Co. Applied 17/11, test invite 10/12. Now waiting
- Older PFOs
Thank you guys for your support, I hope everyone is enjoying the festivities, firms are giving PFOs as if they were Santa on Christmas days, don’t let that ruin your family time ( this advice is also to myself
Good luck with both of your AC's am sure you will convert them both into VS.Hi everyone!
It’s me again back in the game after 10 days as usual
Now the bit you all want, updating the previous list:
-HSFK: Applied 26/10, passed the test benchmark and... AC invite on 22/12
-DLA Piper: Applied 06/10, test received 26/10, phone interview invite on 05/12. Phone interview and benchmark email both 09/12 and… AC invite on 19/12 (London)
-Linklaters: Applied 01/09, scored 35/40 on WG, still waiting to hear back.
-Morrison Foerster: Applied 21/11, still no response yet.
-Clyde & Co. Applied 17/11, test invite 10/12. Now waiting
- Older PFOs
*For context I am Non RG, most modules above 70 (only 2 below) and no legal work experience.
