Hey guys , do yall know which firms have a large dtc intake? ( I know Slaughters does, any other firms in the magic/silver circle range)?
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Idk if the intakes are ‘large’, but there are firms in mind that I think only hire through dtc apps:
Greenberg Traurig (deadline 16 Jan)
King & Spalding (deadline 30 Mar)
Fried Frank (deadline 22 May)
Paul Hastings (deadline 30 June)
Firms which I think take a lot of trainees through a dtc route (c20-50%) would be:
Stephenson Harwood (deadline 27 Mar)
Baker McKenzie (deadline 1 Apr)
White & Case (deadline 10 May)
Firms that are in the magic/silver circle that have apps currently open for dtc intakes would be:
BCLP (deadline 31 May)
Macfarlanes (deadline 26 June)
I think all of the MC firms besides Slaughters only open for dtc apps in the autumn (Sept - Dec).
Greenberg Traurig (deadline 16 Jan)
King & Spalding (deadline 30 Mar)
Fried Frank (deadline 22 May)
Paul Hastings (deadline 30 June)
Firms which I think take a lot of trainees through a dtc route (c20-50%) would be:
Stephenson Harwood (deadline 27 Mar)
Baker McKenzie (deadline 1 Apr)
White & Case (deadline 10 May)
Firms that are in the magic/silver circle that have apps currently open for dtc intakes would be:
BCLP (deadline 31 May)
Macfarlanes (deadline 26 June)
I think all of the MC firms besides Slaughters only open for dtc apps in the autumn (Sept - Dec).
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My results were so cooked because I thought I’d be strategic and try follow this formula I found to figuring out what strengths they are testing (I didnt know what their specific pillars were). I scored highly on numerical, verbal and the APS aspect but my others were either needs further development or some missed opportunities
To put it into perspective, I selected- “ask the client to repeat the question again so that you can quickly look at practical law”
I would have never in a million years selected that but I was not focused on answering authentically. There is my lesson for the application cycle. Good thing it wasnt for a firm I was really really keen onDoes anyone know the general type of questions asked for the Reed Smith VI? Can provide insights for Bakers and Osborne Clarke.
how do u know what u got overall, i got 66th percentile but not sure how that measures in comparison lol
I think maybe you look at the amount of questions vs the ones you got right
I also only see my percentage on the top which says the percentile
You divide your correct answers by the total number of questions..
I got 33 out of 40 correct which is 82.5% and placed in the 88th percentile. I did my test in September though so not sure if I moved down percentile wise as more people applied. It said it was based on 2024, so maybe not.
Can anyone confirm if the VS application for Linklaters had a question in it? I applied for DTC but emailed grad rec to see if there is any chance for my application to be moved to the VS process. Im assuming it would be a no but thought I would ask anyway as my situation has changed.
My results were so cooked because I thought I’d be strategic and try follow this formula I found to figuring out what strengths they are testing (I didnt know what their specific pillars were). I scored highly on numerical, verbal and the APS aspect but my others were either needs further development or some missed opportunities
yeah tbh I don't focus on pillars except in like trying to work out where I went wrong. (also they had different pillars last year, lol - the format has been simplified slightly.)
I think last year I was too focused on 'grit' and getting it right by myself, whereas I've now realised that they want you to behave like a trainee - i.e. you don't do anything without it being checked by a qualified lawyer and you have to both be helpful and ask others when neessary.
as you say it's all BS because in the real world you don't necessarily face these situations and anyway everyone's just lying to get through to the next round.
No emails this week either
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I think the time you take to complete the test is taken into consideration.
I have no idea how they work out the percentiles
The WG is just one datapoint. WE, grades, university experiences, etc. are likely all weighed far more highly. I scored in the 99th percentile but was PFO'd last year (poor first year grades). Don't count yourself out until the PFO email hits your inbox.
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