Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

[DavidJC]

Yeah I got rejected from HSF for the spring scheme last week, I would imagine that to be the case

 

[JayB]

I haven't heard back yet. I've heard rejections and invitations were sent out. I suppose this means they are still going through applications.

Best of luck, when did you apply?

 

[JayB]

Yeah I got rejected from HSF for the spring scheme last week, I would imagine that to be the case

You’ll get positive news from other firms When did you apply?

 

[DavidJC]

You’ll get positive news from other firms When did you apply?

Oh on the deadline (18 Dec?), this is my first application cycle and I've learned a lot, so I'm not bothered that I was rejected. I think the applications I've been submitting this month are miles better than the ones I submitted last month. It's just a bummer that I really liked CC and HSF but they basically had the earliest deadlines so I didn't get past application review for them. Still learned a lot and improved my applications based on those rejections though

 

[Holly]

Just did the Ashurst Test. Truly ridiculous how 10 second games are supposed to decide who gets a scheme and who doesn't.

Wait really? There’s no interview?

 

[CL20]

Also, does anyone know about the timeline and process for applying for international vacation schemes (e.g. HSF's if you get a place on their vac scheme)?

 

[Holly]

Also, does anyone know about the timeline and process for applying for international vacation schemes (e.g. HSF's if you get a place on their vac scheme)?

I would assume it ranges from firm to firm? I think that's a message for Grad Rec, so worth sending them an email once you get a place on their vac scheme. Best of luck!

 

[Helena]

Wait really? There’s no interview?

Yes there is - that's just the first trawl

 

[Lily]

Hi everyone,
I wondered if anyone would be able to help me with how to answer a “tell us about yourself” interview question? What should I include when asked this question?

 

[Stephen]

Has anyone heard back from HSF - Spring vac scheme?

 

[Camilla]

Hi everyone,
I wondered if anyone would be able to help me with how to answer a “tell us about yourself” interview question? What should I include when asked this question?

I don't think there is one right answer for this, the approach I take is:

- What I studied at uni
- Work experience
- extra curricular positions/ relevant hobby

I try to bend it into a narrative of how I ended up in the interview seat at the particular firm.

Try to keep it concise and snappy though. You don't want to end up rambling which I think can happen with this question.

 

[jennyfromtheblock]

Hi all, would anyone know of how to structure a discussion of a private equity deal at interview? It seems easier for strategic deals as we can discuss synergies and what we found interesting, but I can't seem think of what to include where it's a purely financial transaction aside from numbers.

Any help would be appreciate, thank you in advance!

 

[JayB]

Has anyone heard back from HSF - Spring vac scheme?

I haven’t when did you apply

 

[FutureCity]

I don't think there is one right answer for this, the approach I take is:

- What I studied at uni
- Work experience
- extra curricular positions/ relevant hobby

I try to bend it into a narrative of how I ended up in the interview seat at the particular firm.

Try to keep it concise and snappy though. You don't want to end up rambling which I think can happen with this question.

I am sure there are a lot more interesting facts about you than just what you studied and your work experience (which they can already see étron your application, unless it’s CV blind).

I would focus on your USP, as cliche as it is. What makes you, you. Focus on the hobbies, the fun things about you, and your goals.

 

[Lumree]

Hi all, would anyone know of how to structure a discussion of a private equity deal at interview? It seems easier for strategic deals as we can discuss synergies and what we found interesting, but I can't seem think of what to include where it's a purely financial transaction aside from numbers.

Any help would be appreciate, thank you in advance!

I’d say you can say similar things about a PE transaction. Assuming it was a majority share purchase, why did it buy the company for? Does it align with the PE firm’s principles or does it mark a new direction? Was it bought as a roll up? You can feed your interest into a lot of these questions.

Similar questions can be asked for venture capital investments or growth capital as it all comes back the PE’s strategy and the strengths/weaknesses of the target company!

 

[M777]

Anyone else heard from K&E for the summer vac scheme assessment centre yet?

 

[Camilla]

Best of luck, when did you apply?

I applied on the day of the deadline

 

[Stephen]

I haven’t when did you apply

i applied in october for it and still havent heard back - probably didnt make it.

 

[jennyfromtheblock]

I’d say you can say similar things about a PE transaction. Assuming it was a majority share purchase, why did it buy the company for? Does it align with the PE firm’s principles or does it mark a new direction? Was it bought as a roll up? You can feed your interest into a lot of these questions.

Similar questions can be asked for venture capital investments or growth capital as it all comes back the PE’s strategy and the strengths/weaknesses of the target company!

Really helpful, thanks!

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

Hi all, would anyone know of how to structure a discussion of a private equity deal at interview? It seems easier for strategic deals as we can discuss synergies and what we found interesting, but I can't seem think of what to include where it's a purely financial transaction aside from numbers.

Any help would be appreciate, thank you in advance!

Then maybe it might make sense to not talk about that unless you’ve submitted it. You could generally research the industry it was in though. So for instance Thyssenkrups running a bid at the moment. You could talk about the potential steady returns because it’s an elevator business where once users install them they’re locked in for stuff like maintenance etc. That’s a steady cash flow and a profitable company which private equity firms love. Hope this helps.