Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

[RBUCL]

Yeah it's possible, that's what I did. Just leave the tab open.

Brilliant, thank you for letting me know! Does it let you go back and revisit questions at the end?

 

[prospectiveswitcher]

Hi i know im super late but how long did it take the link for the assessment to be sent after submitting the app?

Within the hour for me

 

[Minitomatosalad]

Brilliant, thank you for letting me know! Does it let you go back and revisit questions at the end?

Would really like to know this as well

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

Does the SJT have to be submitted by midnight or 5pm?

 

[Minitomatosalad]

Does the SJT have to be submitted by midnight or 5pm?

it says 5pm on their website

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

it says 5pm on their website

I thought that was for the written app

 

[FCL25]

How did everyone feel about their SJT feedback report? Scored very highly on the verbal and numerical scales but for the listed skills of a lawyer, it seemed that every one needed much improvement. Is this just a generic response that everyone received?

Also, please can someone brief me on what the next stages are? Is it correct that there will be an interview before finding out or is submitting this SJT the final stage?

 

[Minitomatosalad]

I thought that was for the written app

No for everything

Edit: at least that’s what I remember when I checked today. Check yourself to make sure

 

[prospectiveswitcher]

It looks like I got a blank/faulty feedback report. It has the kind of letterheading / style but no content. I think someone else here said they had the same? Hopefully that doesn't mean an error.
Also - I took a long time to complete the test from start to finish (about 3 hours). A lot of this was as I had some work messages come in and I also took time to practice my recorded video response before submitting the actual one. Do you think they will care? I know the email said 'its not timed' but then I also noticed they record you for the whole session (to check you're not cheating I think? but then it also said you can take a break so I got up to get a drink or take a phone call at various points).
Sorry for the ramble but hopefully someone can weigh in!

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

It looks like I got a blank/faulty feedback report. It has the kind of letterheading / style but no content. I think someone else here said they had the same? Hopefully that doesn't mean an error.
Also - I took a long time to complete the test from start to finish (about 3 hours). A lot of this was as I had some work messages come in and I also took time to practice my recorded video response before submitting the actual one. Do you think they will care? I know the email said 'its not timed' but then I also noticed they record you for the whole session (to check you're not cheating I think? but then it also said you can take a break so I got up to get a drink or take a phone call at various points).
Sorry for the ramble but hopefully someone can weigh in!

Hopefully not cause I took a 2 hour break lmaoo

 

[I’m_Batman]

Hopefully not cause I took a 2 hour break lmaoo

I got a blank feedback report too... I think it's just an IT issue.

 

[Meena]

How did everyone feel about their SJT feedback report? Scored very highly on the verbal and numerical scales but for the listed skills of a lawyer, it seemed that every one needed much improvement. Is this just a generic response that everyone received?

Also, please can someone brief me on what the next stages are? Is it correct that there will be an interview before finding out or is submitting this SJT the final stage?

Same! My feedback report came out similarly. Not entirely sure what I could have improved considering I used their key assessment skills on their website.

 

[Meena]

Mine came out the exact same - very high on verbal and numerical - everything else was 'this is an area you could improve on'.

I noticed the email from grad rec said:
"Please note that the report is designed to help candidates develop in all areas, especially within our key competencies. It’s not entirely based on your exact answers, despite how the wording can come across. For peace of mind, I can assure you that we do not look at these reports when reviewing each application."

So cryptic hah. What are they saying here, it basically doesn't matter? Given everyone is getting either a) a blank report or b) the same one, which appears to be automated, I'm not sure what's going on here. @Jessica Booker in your experience how would you interpret that email from GR?

Where did you get that email😫? I didn’t receive that wording in my email haha.

“Thank you for completing the A&O interactive assessment. We are pleased to share some feedback from this assessment, which we hope you find useful.

Please be aware that the feedback for each of the behaviours is solely in relation to your multiple choice responses to the scenarios in the assessment, but we do hope you can use this report to learn more about your strengths and potential development areas. Additionally, don't worry if one of your pillars appears low (e.g. Grit), as we take a holistic approach, in that we will consider all components of your assessment. “

 

[Jessica Booker]

Mine came out the exact same - very high on verbal and numerical - everything else was 'this is an area you could improve on'.

I noticed the email from grad rec said:
"Please note that the report is designed to help candidates develop in all areas, especially within our key competencies. It’s not entirely based on your exact answers, despite how the wording can come across. For peace of mind, I can assure you that we do not look at these reports when reviewing each application."

So cryptic hah. What are they saying here, it basically doesn't matter? Given everyone is getting either a) a blank report or b) the same one, which appears to be automated, I'm not sure what's going on here. @Jessica Booker in your experience how would you interpret that email from GR?

I would interpret it that you can develop the skill further (but that’s likely to be the case for most people apply for an entry level role) and therefore the report is for your personal benefit, rather than for the firm to use for recruitment purposes.

 

[Meena]

I got it this morning after I sent a follow up email to them noting I had a blank report They sent me that email with the correct report attached.

Very reassuring to hear. Thank you!

 

[Untilwinter]

apparently I lack in every single one of their skills. really interested to know if anyone scored highly and how they did it

Did anyone receive feedback in the A&O report that said they scored highly in one of the key skills areas listed?ap

 

[NextStageOfTheApplication]

I'm having trouble with A&O's application portal (see screenshot below) - could someone please send me the link?

 

[I’m_Batman]

apparently I lack in every single one of their skills. really interested to know if anyone scored highly and how they did it

Don't take it personally, these tests are a little silly. I've worked as a Paralegal for 2 years and no one acts like this. Don't let a test result deter you from applying, reapplying, taking your skills where they are recognised. It's a process, we ball.

 

[F12M34L]

apparently I lack in every single one of their skills. really interested to know if anyone scored highly and how they did it

I think that the feedback is generic for everyone - i dont know any single person that received something above average.

 

[RBUCL]

apparently I lack in every single one of their skills. really interested to know if anyone scored highly and how they did it

Likewise, but I did well in numerical and verbal reasoning... I don't know what this means for us going forwards :/