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Ashurst - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023
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Added to Calendar: 29-09-23
The tests are Cognify, Emotify, and a 'values' test (its not like SJT, it's just asking you to rank things in the workplace you like).
I just did them and as others have echoed - they appear quite tough, however I feel they are trying to put you under a lot of pressure. My only advice would be to google Cognify and Emotify to get a feel for them.
The cognify one is largely split into games:
Game 1 you kind of move tetris shapes to fit a block - I actually found this surprisingly tough
Game 2 you need to do very quick mental maths - would be worth brushing up on this. I actually recommend looking up mental maths tips for consulting/banking interviews as this will help. Being quick with times tables would be useful.
Game 3 is similarly maths - you are given two sets of numbers and asked to identify which is larger or smaller
Game 4 involves moving a marble around a track and obstacles with the least 'distance' covered - hard to explain. No real way to practice for it.
The Emotify games ask you to match pictures of faces to emotions, or match pictures of faces to written scenarios (e.g. 'John went to the shop and spilled coffee on his shirt' - you pick a sad face). These felt surprisingly difficult as some of the faces have very slight or subtle differences so it's not always clear what would be appropriate.
It is definitely high pressure - my best advice would be do not panic if you feel you are getting a few wrong in a row. Try and stay focused on what is in front of you. Takes about an hour.
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In that case, this will be fine as you will write this in your own way. The challenge is when applicants use the same phrasing (which becomes noticeable quickly!).
And yes - that would actually be my approach, so I think it sounds like a great answer. There are many ways to answer the question, but I think it's important to not think only in terms of 'corporate lawyer does X', but what is the fundamental role of a commercial lawyer?
Any advice for the Ashurst assessment centre? This is my first vacation scheme application and I have no idea what to expect!
Anyone heard back from them after you completed the tests?
Hi, has anyone been invited to the assessment centre following the tests?
Hi everyone! Congrats to all who have received good news and passed the relevant stages. I haven't received anything from Ashurst since the first email acknowledging receipt of the application and saying they'd be in touch by November 10th. I have done the standard cognify, emotify and WAA tests, but nothing since. Would it be safe to assume that this one was unsuccessful? Has anyone received a rejection yet?
hey! i’m in the exact same situation, not heard anything since the acknowledgment email, hopefully we’ll get an answer soon! fingers crossed!
