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

[Maddie R]

Congratulations! I'm working on my application for this - any tips on how you approached the cover letter? There's not a lot of information on their website on the 'London' section... Good luck with the interview

Thank you! Honestly I sent my app off so long ago it was a pleasant surprise! I followed Slaughter's guidelines for writing a cover letter and was pretty concise but really tried to narrow in why law/ why Katten. Good luck!

Congrats! I had an interview with them last year. The interview is really laid back. They ask about what youre doing at the moment, Why Katten, What famous person would you invite to dinner and a recent news article that has interested you. I'll let you know if I remember any of the other questions.

Thank you so so so much!! This is incredibly helpful!

 

[Hannah El-Gazzar]

Has anyone on here had an orrick open day that could fill me in a bit about it?

 

[Maddie R]

Has anyone on here had an orrick open day that could fill me in a bit about it?

I know @Alice G has!

 

[Hannah El-Gazzar]

I know @Alice G has!

Thank you @MadisonK! x

 

[datguyak]

Delighted to say I have just been invited to do a summer vacation scheme with Weil, Gotshal & Manges! Absolutely thrilled and so thankful for all the support I’ve received on this forum! Would never have been possible without you all

congrats mate! deserved!

 

[Daniel Boden]

congrats mate! deserved!

Thanks a lot pal appreciate it

 

[Helena]

Is anyone still in Travers limbo?

 

[ELA]

Is anyone still in Travers limbo?

Yes

 

[gricole]

I am still waiting to hear from Gibson Dunn following my application on the 14th December!

 

[TheCustardPants]

I am still waiting to hear from Gibson Dunn following my application on the 14th December!

Me too!

 

[Helena]

I am still waiting to hear from Gibson Dunn following my application on the 14th December!

Me too!

Message me - I can't pm you, not sure why

 

[Daniel Boden]

Is anyone still in Travers limbo?

Have not heard a thing from them since my application

 

[Helena]

Have not heard a thing from them since my application

It's unbelievable - you got the email saying they would lat everyone know by end March?

 

[Daniel Boden]

It's unbelievable - you got the email saying they would lat everyone know by end March?

Nope lol - literally nothing since end of December

 

[Helena]

Nope lol - literally nothing since end of December

Unreal

 

[tylergab]

Has anyone done the Mayer Brown telephone interview? Just been offered one and they've only given me until tomorrow to prep so would appreciate any tips or guidance anyone has!

 

[Jaysen]

Has anyone done the Mayer Brown telephone interview? Just been offered one and they've only given me until tomorrow to prep so would appreciate any tips or guidance anyone has!

I know someone who has, will try see if I can get a response ASAP.

 

[KatieCCM]

Has anyone heard from Burges Salmon for a direct TC app?

 

[Jaysen]

Has anyone done the Mayer Brown telephone interview? Just been offered one and they've only given me until tomorrow to prep so would appreciate any tips or guidance anyone has!

Here’s what she said:

‘The phone interview is a bit of an odd one, because a number of the questions aren’t really what you can prepare for. I was asked things like how I’d express my opinion with confidence, and how I’d find the right balance between being confident and not being arrogant. Google strengths-based interview questions and have a look at those and answer honestly (this is what the trainee advised me for my phone interview)

I was also asked why understanding business is important in my role. (I later then reflected that MB’s strategy in its clients relationships is to help their clients grow and develop their businesses)

I wasn’t asked why law (the interviewer said but that was already evident from my experience, so she didn’t need to ask me). But I was asked why Mayer Brown. So I would say prep why law and why Mayer Brown.’

Edit: ‘also have questions at the end to ask. My interviewer and I got on quite well because I asked questions personal to her and the firm more generally.’

 

[tylergab]

Here’s what she said:

‘The phone interview is a bit of an odd one, because a number of the questions aren’t really what you can prepare for. I was asked things like how I’d express my opinion with confidence, and how I’d find the right balance between being confident and not being arrogant. Google strengths-based interview questions and have a look at those and answer honestly (this is what the trainee advised me for my phone interview)

I was also asked why understanding business is important in my role. (I later then reflected that MB’s strategy in its clients relationships is to help their clients grow and develop their businesses)

I wasn’t asked why law (the interviewer said but that was already evident from my experience, so she didn’t need to ask me). But I was asked why Mayer Brown. So I would say prep why law and why Mayer Brown.’

Thank you so much!