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  1. Frank

    Akin Gump

    Thanks, Dan!
  2. Frank

    Akin Gump

    Dear community, Does anyone know what type of critical thinking assessment does Akin Gump use? Is it WGT? Thanks in advance :)
  3. Frank

    Vinson & Elkins App

    I'm inclined to discuss only particular practice areas, e.g. project finance because by default it includes the banking sector area. I was asked a similar question by L&W where I discussed only the practice area and was processed onto the next stage. Don't overcomplicate it
  4. Frank

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

    Are they not recruiting on a non-rolling basis??
  5. Frank

    Jones Day Application Turnaround Timeframe

    They invited me to an AC after two weeks, but since Christmas is close, they might take a little bit longer I suppose?
  6. Frank

    Which Law Firms use an Online Test? 2018-19

    Hattie, I'm sorry to hear that - I know the struggles with those tests which imo are a filter to make it easier for HR to go through the apps they gotta read. Mind asking what you were actually asked in that test and what it consists of? Thanks very much and heads up!
  7. Frank

    Which law firms recruit on a rolling basis? 2018-2019

    But still: Thank you for applying to Skadden. Please treat this email as a confirmation that we have received your application and we will be in touch with you after the application deadline. Kind regards, Graduate Recruitment at Skadden
  8. Frank

    Resources to Practise the Watson Glaser Test

    Dear community, I have a quick question if I may and sorry from the outset if the question is dumb. Can you please confirm that when the percentile is calculated for the WGT, both the number of correct questions and the time taken to complete the test are factored into the decision-making...
  9. Frank

    Sullivan & Cromwell Cover Letter

    Hey! Have you heard back from them ever since? If so, mind asking after how many weeks? Thanks! :)
  10. Frank

    Noticed a typo after submission

    yeah, just made a typo myself by saying 'practicising'!! I'm so frustrated about this myself, don't know why I sent the app like that. Hopefully, they will not spot it, the application is perfect apart from that!
  11. Frank

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

    Congratulations!! Which intake did you apply for and when did you have the interview? :)
  12. Frank

    Latham & Watkins Video Interview

    Still waiting for mine... can you please tell us how did you find it? Was it competency-based, commercial awareness, and/or info as to why L&W? thanks!
  13. Frank

    Latham & Watkins Video Interview

    Dear Community, Has anyone received an offer for the video interview yet with L&W?
  14. Frank

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

    Yes, AC/Interview! That would be perfect, yes please - have sent you a line in pm. Thanks :)
  15. Frank

    Hi arcnor, Have seen that you had an interview with A&O; hope you smashed it! If possible, may...

    Hi arcnor, Have seen that you had an interview with A&O; hope you smashed it! If possible, may I please ask for your opinion on the interviews? If you could be specific that would be absolutely fantastic! I am particularly concerned about the case study + specific commercial awareness and 'why...
  16. Frank

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

    Anyone else had the AS with A&O and is happy to answer some questions please? :)
  17. Frank

    Linklaters Winter VS

    Any news?
  18. Frank

    Linklaters Winter VS

    Has anyone heard back from Linklaters for the winter VS? My app is still on 'hold'

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