Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

[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 :/

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

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

that's weird mine was fine

 

[hannahfl]

Hopefully we hear back soon now that the deadline has passed!

 

[aolpsi]

Does anybody know when interviews/rejections are likely to be communicated now that the deadline has passed? From previous years, forums etc...

 

[axelbeugre]

I would anticipate these to be fairly straight forward Why this firm? Why law? A time you went above and beyond? Commercial News Q? - this sort of thing unless someone is willing to tell you the exact questions they have had, which I would not anticipate.

I think this is such a valuable insight, thank you so much for sharing it @google_was_my_idea

 

[Minitomatosalad]

Does anybody know when interviews/rejections are likely to be communicated now that the deadline has passed? From previous years, forums etc...

It says on the website early October from what I remember so quite soon

 

[Minitomatosalad]

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.

Im not sure on this. I took their test 2-3 years ago and it only contained the staged trainee video portion (the ones that took the test will get what I mean) and if you didn’t pass that test it meant none of your application was looked at. Automated rejection. But hopefully they changed to a more holistic approach 🙏

 

[Jessica Booker]

Im not sure on this. I took their test 2-3 years ago and it only contained the staged trainee video portion (the ones that took the test will get what I mean) and if you didn’t pass that test it meant none of your application was looked at. Automated rejection. But hopefully they changed to a more holistic approach 🙏

I must stress the report and the test results are actually two different things. The firm has said they are nor using the report, but they will be using the test scores.

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

Hopefully we hear back soon now that the deadline has passed!

We're meant to hear back W/C Oct 9th

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

I must stress the report and the test results are actually two different things. The firm has said they are nor using the report, but they will be using the test score

I wonder how they score scenario questions and mark video interviews

 

[FCL25]

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.

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?

Good to know! Guess it’s just a little jump scare to add a bit of spice to the application process (at our expense) 😂

 

[RBUCL]

Good to know! Guess it’s just a little jump scare to add a bit of spice to the application process (at our expense) 😂

It certainly is a jump scare 😂
I'm trying not to think about it until we get our results in a few weeks. It's out of our hands now!

Good luck to everybody!

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

Did anyone receive an email from Allen & Overy in the last hour saying that they are now reviewing your application and an outcome will come as soon as possible. The email subject is "Feedback and Next Steps".

 

[Seven]

Did anyone receive an email from Allen & Overy in the last hour saying that they are now reviewing your application and an outcome will come as soon as possible. The email subject is "Feedback and Next Steps".

I didn't? When did you submit your app and interactive assessment?

 

[Minitomatosalad]

Did anyone receive an email from Allen & Overy in the last hour saying that they are now reviewing your application and an outcome will come as soon as possible. The email subject is "Feedback and Next Steps".

no....

 

[Meena]

Did anyone receive an email from Allen & Overy in the last hour saying that they are now reviewing your application and an outcome will come as soon as possible. The email subject is "Feedback and Next Steps".

nope when did you submit?

 

[prospectiveswitcher]

Did anyone receive an email from Allen & Overy in the last hour saying that they are now reviewing your application and an outcome will come as soon as possible. The email subject is "Feedback and Next Steps".

Did not receive this either.

 

[kmo20]

Did anyone receive an email from Allen & Overy in the last hour saying that they are now reviewing your application and an outcome will come as soon as possible. The email subject is "Feedback and Next Steps".

No 🕳️