There's a huge backlog for the London offices, to be fair. Only two people actually work the initial recruitment stages, and we were told during the choosing of our preferred office for the AC that London had a waiting list for the first, and that anyone who wouldn't get a place on that would get one on the second as priority if they fit the bill. That's probably why you've been waiting, because myself and everyone else I know who applied for Manchester have had really quick responses. Give them an email Monday to ask, if not.
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Hi Bianca, regarding the London RPC app, when did you submit it if you don't mind me asking?
In relation to Pinsent Masons, my application is at the same stage but I would give them another week or so, apparently their ACs take place w/c 26 July.
Hope it helps!
Yes!! I think I manage face to face interviews way better and it’s just easier for me to demonstrate my social skills 😫 I really get stuck during VIs - it’s like my mind goes blank.
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No problem, I understand. The thread Jacob pointed me towards was actually really helpful and I know what to work on now!
I think you can only apply for one of their opportunities either VS or TC and not both.
I have an AC with Shoosmiths and I've heard the interview is heavily competency-based. Does anyone know approximately how many examples I should prepare?
I have a rough plan for 7-8 unique scenarios drawn from four past roles, but I'm worried this isn't enough. For reference, Shoosmiths have four main competencies.
Also if anyone has any more general advice for the Shoosmiths AC I'm all ears! This is my first ever-AC so I'm pretty nervous.
I have a rough plan for 7-8 unique scenarios drawn from four past roles, but I'm worried this isn't enough. For reference, Shoosmiths have four main competencies.
Also if anyone has any more general advice for the Shoosmiths AC I'm all ears! This is my first ever-AC so I'm pretty nervous.
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My approach has always been to have 6(ish) strong examples that are multifaceted and cover a broad range of subjects. For example, I have one that involves analysing lots of data but also involves decision-making, team working and other competencies. To make things a bit easier, I would have some really strong (adaptable) examples in case they ask you something you haven't prepped for.
Also, as far as the AC goes, Shoosmiths seem very personality driven as a firm. So my advice would be to try and be yourself, let your personality shine through and engage with the day as much as possible. For my first AC I tried to have the mindset of 'well, if this doesn't go my way it's great practice for the next one so I'm going to do my best and take away as much as I can'.
I'm sure you're going to be brilliant, you've gotten this far which means you have the skills for the role! ❤️
Hope some of this helps!
Hey! I'm not sure what four competencies/values Shoosmiths have, but it sounds like you have more than enough prepared! I've done done competency-based interviews for law firms and also conducted interviews which are 100% competency based.
My approach has always been to have 6(ish) strong examples that are multifaceted and cover a broad range of subjects. For example, I have one that involves analysing lots of data but also involves decision-making, team working and other competencies. To make things a bit easier, I would have some really strong (adaptable) examples in case they ask you something you haven't prepped for.
Also, as far as the AC goes, Shoosmiths seem very personality driven as a firm. So my advice would be to try and be yourself, let your personality shine through and engage with the day as much as possible. For my first AC I tried to have the mindset of 'well, if this doesn't go my way it's great practice for the next one so I'm going to do my best and take away as much as I can'.
I'm sure you're going to be brilliant, you've gotten this far which means you have the skills for the role! ❤️
Hope some of this helps!
For most of the law firms September or October to July or August is one recruitment cycle and you can only give their test once in this cycle.
Do not worry you will learn everything in the process and also get a TC. 🍻👍
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You wouldn't have time in an interview to go through more than 8 scenarios. The key is really making sure the examples align to the competency though.
Shoosmiths are pretty good at providing insight into their opportunities via social media, so I would expect them to have some information somewhere about what competencies you are likely to be assessed on.
It was mentioned when I did the test that results are stored for 12 months!
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Structure and conciseness are going to be paramount to getting the broad range of points in that they will be looking for.
Don’t bother repeating other information elsewhere in your application, unless you are putting a new spin on it that’s really an important point to get across.
Although this is ten years old now (jeeezzzzz I feel old as I remember pulling this together), the advice is still relevant.
If anyone done an assessment day at Howard Kennedy before and is willing to offer any advice/insight please drop me a line! Will be very grateful!
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