Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024
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Nope! I don't remember where I saw it but I have it in my notes that we are meant to start hearing from Oct 9th (tomorrow). I can't find on their website where I got that date, so it must have been said by a grad recruiter when I attended one of their events/ the Legal Cheek fair.
Luckily, since we have all applied for a winter scheme, we should ideally know if we are through to the next stage before Fireworks night imo.
Curious to know if anyone has heard from A&O yet
I'm going to the virtual Legal Cheek fair tomorrow so I'll stop by the A&O stand ask grad recruitment when they plan to let us know and tell y'all.
Hi all, someone on another thread (the general Vac Scheme discussion thread) heard back today with a rejection from A&O Winter Vac Scheme.
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Congratulations, this is a massive piece of news! You should be so proud of yourself!
In terms of tips for an assessment centre, what I would suggest is:
- Research the Firm:
- Familiarise yourself with the law firm's culture, values, practice areas, and recent news.
- Understand the firm's clients, notable cases, and any unique selling points.
- Prepare for Interviews:
- Be ready for both competency-based and situational interviews.
- Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method to structure your answers to competency questions.
- Research common law firm interview questions and prepare thoughtful, concise responses.
- Legal Knowledge:
- Brush up on your legal knowledge and be prepared to discuss recent developments in law.
- Stay updated on current legal issues and landmark cases relevant to the firm's practice areas.
- Commercial Awareness:
- Understand the business side of law. Read financial news, follow industry trends, and be aware of the firm's clients and competitors.
- Discuss how legal issues impact the firm's clients and the broader business world.
- Group Exercises:
- In group activities, demonstrate teamwork, leadership, and effective communication.
- Be active but not domineering, and listen to others' perspectives.
- Written Exercises:
- Pay attention to detail in written exercises, and proofread your work carefully.
- Structure your written responses logically and concisely.
- Presentation Skills:
- If you have to give a presentation, practice your speaking skills and be clear and confident.
- Organise your thoughts logically and use visual aids effectively if allowed.
- Assessment Day Etiquette:
- Dress professionally and in accordance with the firm's culture.
- Arrive on time, be polite to everyone you meet, and maintain a positive attitude.
- Be Yourself (this is probably the best piece of advice I can give, as cliché as it sounds, being yourself can get you far in the process):
- Remember that firms are also looking for candidates who fit well with their culture.
- Be authentic and let your personality shine through during interviews and interactions.
- Follow Up:
- Send a thank-you email to your interviewers after the assessment centre to express your appreciation for the opportunity.
Did you receive your "your application is under review" email around the end of September?
Has anyone heard from A&O today?
In the email it was written that candidates can take break and it wasn't mentioned that the time taken to complete the assessment will be recorded as opposed to HSF’s practice. Still I think you should ask grad rec.
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Congratulations! Massive achievement!! In terms of general tips I would say toJust got AC invite today! Any tips on what the written AC is comprised of or if anyone has a few minutes spare to have a chat, I'd be very grateful
- know the firm inside and out: be very aware of the deals, clients, practice areas they excel at and specialise in, that will give you an advantage in case you have a written case study or something along those lines.
- be confident of your ability: you managed to get an AC, this is massive and something that not everyone can say that they have achieved so be confident that you will pass the AC!
- be curious: if you have interviews, make sure to prepare some questions at the end for the interviewers about their journeys at the firm, this is so important as lawyers love to talk about themselves but it would also give you a chance to see if you can see yourself at the firm and working with them.
- for a written exercise, focus on precision and writing clear sentences and structured answers: this will be quintessential as it will show your attention to detail, your writing skills and your ability to be concise. As long as you are able to focus on these things whenever you are writing, I am sure you will be fine. And remember to be professional in every answer you give!
I'm noticing a lot of people received the email "our team is now reviewing your application" at the end of September.
Did anyone receive this email in early October? I received mine on the 2nd and idk if that's a positive, negative, or simply random that mine was being reviewed at a later date, I applied when the scheme first opened for context.
Did anyone receive this email in early October? I received mine on the 2nd and idk if that's a positive, negative, or simply random that mine was being reviewed at a later date, I applied when the scheme first opened for context.
I received mine in early October, but also submitted my application an hour or two before the deadline.
Maybe a pedantic question also - but will offers be extended at AC stage on a rolling basis? I originally intended to book mine for next week but had to enquire about time off with work. Now I've noticed since Monday those times are all taken and I have to apply for the following week. Hoping this won't affect my chances?
Has anyone else not received the "our team is now reviewing your application" email yet? I'm just starting to get a bit worried as people seem to be receiving AC invitations already and I still haven't received that email. Does not receiving the email mean you might not have passed the SJT maybe? Does anyone know/have prior experience?
Or anyone that didn't get the email but got an AC invite?
Or anyone that didn't get the email but got an AC invite?
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