Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

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CanadianApplier

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Hey everyone,

I'm a foreign applicant to Linklaters summer vac scheme and completed my WG test in mid-december. My application on the Portal still says Test Stage - (date of test).

Very unfamiliar with the UK big-law hiring practices but have all ACs(?) already been sent?? I haven't received a rejection email yet, just one that says application is under review. Is anyone in a similar boat?
 

Demna87

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Hey everyone,

I'm a foreign applicant to Linklaters summer vac scheme and completed my WG test in mid-december. My application on the Portal still says Test Stage - (date of test).

Very unfamiliar with the UK big-law hiring practices but have all ACs(?) already been sent?? I haven't received a rejection email yet, just one that says application is under review. Is anyone in a similar boat?

Hey, I'm in exactly the same position! I'm just trying to resist any urge to contact grad recruitment.
 

Demna87

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Whew good to hear! Likely one of us will cave soon :( Did you receive any feedback on the WG?
I didn't receive any feedback on the WG, but they asked me for more details on my education about a week after I took the test. I haven't heard anything since then. I would like to hope they wouldn't have asked for further information if they weren't interested at all, but other people have been sent AC's so who knows
 
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Alice G

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Thanks. Would you happen to know how long they take to confirm or reject an AC? Also, have you applied for summer? :)
I really wish I knew but regrettably I’m unsure myself! :) I can tell you I did apply to spring though. I know a few people are still waiting post-test to hear and I think it could take a bit of time :) I’m trying to forget about it for now because otherwise it’ll drive me crazy but that’s easier said than done! Wishing you the best with your other apps too! :)
 
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Alice G

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I still haven't received an email but I definitely submitted by test on Friday morning :(

I can appreciate that you have been waiting because I’ve been following this thread with HSF in mind because I was quite anxious about the test. I really don’t know how everything works but I genuinely think no news is good news, I wish I could offer something more but ultimately the weekend is a build up and perhaps they work backwards?
 

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I can appreciate that you have been waiting because I’ve been following this thread with HSF in mind because I was quite anxious about the test. I really don’t know how everything works but I genuinely think no news is good news, I wish I could offer something more but ultimately the weekend is a build up and perhaps they work backwards?

Thanks, yeah fingers crossed
 
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datguyak

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I really wish I knew but regrettably I’m unsure myself! :) I can tell you I did apply to spring though. I know a few people are still waiting post-test to hear and I think it could take a bit of time :) I’m trying to forget about it for now because otherwise it’ll drive me crazy but that’s easier said than done! Wishing you the best with your other apps too! :)

I'm waiting and can confirm am being driven crazy doing so haha
 
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alex_cole987

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Thank you everyone who has shared their experiences and tips on here, I don't think I could've done it without you all.

A massive thank you to Jaysen as well for all the resources he has provided on here.

I am pleased to say that I have finally been offered a training contract at a magic circle firm after years of submitting applications, attending events and facing so many rejections.

Again a massive thank you to everyone and best of luck with all of your applications.
 

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Thank you everyone who has shared their experiences and tips on here, I don't think I could've done it without you all.

A massive thank you to Jaysen as well for all the resources he has provided on here.

I am pleased to say that I have finally been offered a training contract at a magic circle firm after years of submitting applications, attending events and facing so many rejections.

Again a massive thank you to everyone and best of luck with all of your applications.

Many congratulations Alex!
 

Roch1234

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Thank you everyone who has shared their experiences and tips on here, I don't think I could've done it without you all.

A massive thank you to Jaysen as well for all the resources he has provided on here.

I am pleased to say that I have finally been offered a training contract at a magic circle firm after years of submitting applications, attending events and facing so many rejections.

Again a massive thank you to everyone and best of luck with all of your applications.
Amazing!! Well done.
 
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Daniel Boden

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    Thank you everyone who has shared their experiences and tips on here, I don't think I could've done it without you all.

    A massive thank you to Jaysen as well for all the resources he has provided on here.

    I am pleased to say that I have finally been offered a training contract at a magic circle firm after years of submitting applications, attending events and facing so many rejections.

    Again a massive thank you to everyone and best of luck with all of your applications.
    Huge congrats Alex! Very happy for you :)
     
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    Jaysen

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    Thank you everyone who has shared their experiences and tips on here, I don't think I could've done it without you all.

    A massive thank you to Jaysen as well for all the resources he has provided on here.

    I am pleased to say that I have finally been offered a training contract at a magic circle firm after years of submitting applications, attending events and facing so many rejections.

    Again a massive thank you to everyone and best of luck with all of your applications.

    Terrific news Alex, well done!
     
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