Allen & Overy Application Update

[jazzzade]

Hello everyone. Has anyone received an update from Allen & Overy London Office regarding their Summer Vacation Scheme 2024 application?

 

[josie2510]

I haven't yet, although someone replied to my thread saying they got a PFO last week.

 

[Freya Ruparel]

Yes I have! I have an AC next week. Wishing you the best of luck.

 

[AMIAN18]

Yes I have! I have an AC next week. Wishing you the best of luck.

When did you apply/hear back if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[jazzzade]

Yes I have! I have an AC next week. Wishing you the best of luck.

Thank you so much, good luck with the AC! If you don't mind me asking, when did you apply/hear back from grad rec? I was just wondering if they review applications chronologically. No worries if you cannot answer, I completely understand!

 

[191919191]

Hi I just received this from A&O! I really don’t know what does it mean! Does it mean I pass the SJT or everyone had it? Thanks!

“Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible.”

 

[matchalatte]

Hi I just received this from A&O! I really don’t know what does it mean! Does it mean I pass the SJT or everyone had it? Thanks!

“Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible.”

for me I got this the night before I received AC invite

 

[CallumJR]

Hi I just received this from A&O! I really don’t know what does it mean! Does it mean I pass the SJT or everyone had it? Thanks!

“Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible.”

Congrats on the AC. When did you apply?

 

[matchalatte]

Congrats on the AC. When did you apply?

Hi! I think maybe you meant to reply to me haha. Actually, my application is for a non-UK office and I think they process applications separately. But I do suspect that the email above is a sign that they will be giving out decisions.

 

[jazzzade]

for me I got this the night before I received AC invite

Congrats on getting the invite, and good luck! May I ask when you applied and received the invite? Because I received the review update a long time ago, but I haven't heard since then.

 

[futuretrainee2025]

Hi I just received this from A&O! I really don’t know what does it mean! Does it mean I pass the SJT or everyone had it? Thanks!

“Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible.”

It means you passed the SJT but are considering your application holistically. I received the same email before a rejection, but someone else received it before an AC invite. Don't worry too much!

 

[matchalatte]

Congrats on getting the invite, and good luck! May I ask when you applied and received the invite? Because I received the review update a long time ago, but I haven't heard since then.

Thanks!! I applied early-Oct and received the update last week, so around two months. I didn't receive a single update until the review email and subsequent invite (those two arrived consecutively within 12 hrs). Maybe its because my app is not for London Office, and they may process it in different ways. Hope they will get back to you soon!

 

[191919191]

for me I got this the night before I received AC invite

Thank you very much!!!!

 

[191919191]

Congrats on the AC. When did you apply?

Hi, i just received the confirmation of SJT not the AC

 

[191919191]

It means you passed the SJT but are considering your application holistically. I received the same email before a rejection, but someone else received it before an AC invite. Don't worry too much!

Thank you very much!!!!

 

[Amehta1]

Hi!, how I can I log in to check the status of application to see if it is in review or not? I’m not quite sure where to look. Thanks for the help.

 

[jazzzade]

Thanks!! I applied early-Oct and received the update last week, so around two months. I didn't receive a single update until the review email and subsequent invite (those two arrived consecutively within 12 hrs). Maybe its because my app is not for London Office, and they may process it in different ways. Hope they will get back to you soon!

Thanks for sharing your experience!

 

[addy2004]

Hi I just received this from A&O! I really don’t know what does it mean! Does it mean I pass the SJT or everyone had it? Thanks!

“Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible.”

I got that email on the 2nd of November and haven't heard since! not sure what to think...