Hey guys - I am thinking of applying next year and was wondering if anyone has any tips on what behaviors and strengths to focus based on this year's experience?
Hey guys - I am thinking of applying next year and was wondering if anyone has any tips on what behaviors and strengths to focus based on this year's experience?
Hi guys, just wondering if anyone has experience of PHB assessment centres - I know they are group activity based so any tips and insight much appreciated!
I've had two Virtual Assessment Centres this past month, with decent mid-higher echelon firms and the biggest takeaway I had was where are all the guys were at lol. In my group exercise of 12, I was the only guy and in my case study of 6, I was again the only guy. More so, there was only one...
Hi everyone! I have a virtual assessment tomorrow. It's a written exercise, where we book a one-hour time slot. I've been practising case studies and writing letters, and have been reading about the firm. Wondering if anyone can shed any light on what the one hour is like if they've ever done...
In this week's (slightly delayed - sorry!) Article, we take a look at law firm interviews.
Introduction
Almost every law firm’s application process involves some form of interview. This style of interview is designed to find out about your motivations, experiences, skills and characteristics...
Hi everyone!
I recently got an invite to an AC with NRF. This is my very first AC and I'm not sure where to start with my prep or what to expect from the case study, negotiation exercise, and partner interview. If you've done the NRF AC before, or have any general tips on how to prepare, I...
Hi all, please see below the third of my Monday Article Series! This week is my definitive guide to case studies. It's a long one - you might want to go get a coffee and settle in!
Introduction
This week’s Monday Article will cover how to approach law firm case studies, one of the most...
Hi guys,
I've had a fair few DMs after my post in the vacation scheme thread about Weil so I figured I'd make a thread here so everyone can have the benefit of any 'knowledge' I've got.
The written exercise is okay. It's quite time-pressured and you have to write a note to a client explaining...
Hi All! Please see below my Guide to Assessed Negotiation Exercises at Assessment Centres and during Vacation Schemes. This guide has been built from my own experiences of assessed and real-world negotiations as well as having consulted with Grad Rec specialists.
This is also the first in a...
Hi Guys!
I have an Assessment Centre at Bird & Bird for a Trainee Trademark Attorney position. Does anyone have any advice or tips that they could share. Any help would be appreciated!
It involves:
- Written Assessment
- Interview
- Group exercise
Thanks in advance!
Hi,
I was wondering if i could please get me some advise regarding TCLA and case study prep.
Most AC’s have a case study element. This is not my strongest area and I want to improve it but practising case studies similar to what law firms give.
How do you suggest i should go about this...
Hey guys,
I've applied for the CMS Academy 2020 and had some questions about the whole process. If anyone can answer that would be much appreciated!
1) After the online application form, which test are applicants asked to complete? I've read online that it's a critical reasoning test - I would...
Hi all,
I have just been invited to Weil’s AC for their summer VS. I understand that there will be a commercial written exercise, an interview and an office tour. I was wondering if anyone had any tips/ insight into these activities?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Has anyone gone through a Baker McKenzie AC? I have one coming up and I really want to do well as I've had a sea full of rejections in my cycles. Any advice is welcome :)
Has anyone gone through a Mayer Brown AC? I have one coming up and its my first ever AC (and successful application since 2018) so I really want to do well. Any advice is welcome :)
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