Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

[Lexiwww]

Anyone else who is still waiting? I did my OT on the 13th Sep.

 

[lllaaawww098]

Hi, what is the SJT test like? I might apply for the SVS but kinda worried for the 2 video interview questions

 

[trainingcontract]

How many seconds to prepare for each AO video question and how many seconds given to answer?

As I understand it, you have 2 minutes to answer but an infinite amount of time to ponder the questions, which I will be taking

 

[prospectiveswitcher]

I spoke with GR and they don't do that at A&O and most other firms. Usually, they have a set amount of people they give ACs to, maybe 30, and then they would probably hope that 22 make it through. But, let's say it is only 15 - what they usually do is hope that there will be better people in the following ACs for summer and spring and that they can make up for the low turn out by perhaps taking on 27 from both, or they will just recruit the remaining trainee numbers needed to ensure that there are 80 trainees in the end via the direct training contract route.

Does this imply then that they give close to 100% of vac scheme participants TC offers?

 

[Easttowest]

Is anyone still waiting for them to reply?

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

Does this imply then that they give close to 100% of vac scheme participants TC offers?

No but I'll be honest, I think it's pretty hard to not convert a VS to a TC because you are there in person so as long as you are punctual and engaged, you should be good! Although there are obvs people who don't convert but since A&O has to fill 80 places, I imagine your chances are higher than at somewhere like Davis Polk where there are only 4-6 spots.

 

[Robot1]

Does anyone know how long A&O takes to get back to you post AC?

 

[VMS]

Does anyone know how long A&O takes to get back to you post AC?

I think they said 1-2 weeks.

 

[generalbewilderness]

Rejection...

same :/

 

[prospectiveswitcher]

Does anyone know how many ACs they are holding? By my count there was only sessions available on Tues/Weds/Thurs and two slots. My Q&A session had about 5 other trainees in it so if there is only two weeks that would mean there is (2 weeks x 6 sessions x 5 applicants) at least 60 - has anyone got ACs lined up for next week?

 

[BubbleTeaFan]

lol still waiting

 

[Lawstudent3sp]

same :/

post ac?

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

post ac?

Have you done your ac and heard back? Also, has anyone received any emails following their AC or just anything acknowledging that you sat the ac lol?

 

[Robot1]

Have you done your ac and heard back? Also, has anyone received any emails following their AC or just anything acknowledging that you sat the ac lol?

Hey, just heard back an hour ago from a phone call. Don't think they start notifying until everybody has sat it

 

[33st_]

Hey, just heard back an hour ago from a phone call. Don't think they start notifying until everybody has sat it

Hi, what date was your AC?

 

[Minitomatosalad]

What’s going on with Bakers? Has anyone spoken to them recently? Their applications are still closed and it’s November.

 

[Robot1]

Hi, what date was your AC?

It was last Wednesday

 

[Lawstudent3sp]

Hey, just heard back an hour ago from a phone call. Don't think they start notifying until everybody has sat it

if you dont mind me asking, was it good news as it was via phone call?

 

[F12M34L]

What’s going on with Bakers? Has anyone spoken to them recently? Their applications are still closed and it’s November.

Bakers posts flat revenue and profit - Legal Cheek

Cites difficult market conditions

www.legalcheek.com

 

[Robot1]

if you dont mind me asking, was it good news as it was via phone call?

Yep, it was, and good luck to all those who are still waiting to hear as I know how awful the wait is!