Think it literally depends on the firm ahaha. Macfarlanes call successful people 1-2 days after the AC and you receive a rejection email in a similar timeframe so they're normally really good but other firms I'm not sure
-
Hey Guest, do you have a question for graduate recruitment? Gemma Baker from Willkie is live to answer your questions!
-
Get line-by-line feedback on your applications, access to our weekly application workshops, and our law firm profiles. Use the coupon code 'SIXWEEKS' at checkout for 10% off.
Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
- Thread starter yanerlim
- Start date
- Status
It really varies from firm to firm. Some firms (e.g. HSF, Ashurst) have been known to give some offers out on the day of the interview/AC, many firms tell people within a week, some wait until after all ACs are complete.
Some firms are quite bad with rejections though. Last year, I had a 30 day wait and a 50 day wait for two of my post-AC rejections.
- Feb 17, 2018
- 4,719
- 8,627
Thank you so much Jaysen!
The portal looks correct and tried to call Paul who is the recruitment manager but I couldn’t get through. Do you think I should email to check or just leave it? Not sure what to do for the best!
Personally, I'd leave it as I don't think this was a mistake. You do sometimes hear stories about mistakes like this, but it's very rare!
That said, if you think it'll bother you - there's no harm in confirming.
Thank you Jaysen, I think I will leave it because I think that surely they would notice I’ve booked my slot and that it would be an error. Don’t want to look too doubtful! I appreciate your help!
Ah okay cheers guys- just was a bit concerned because everyone seems to hear back immediately if it's positive news- probs just happens to be certain firms
Thank you Jaysen, I think I will leave it because I think that surely they would notice I’ve booked my slot and that it would be an error. Don’t want to look too doubtful! I appreciate your help!
Congratulations!!! I am sure you'll smash it
I have some notes from their LSE presentation evening in October, can send them to you if you'd like!
That’s so incredibly kind of you! That would be wonderful, thank you so much!!Congratulations!!! I am sure you'll smash it
Good luck @Alice G, I really do not think it was a 'system error', hope you enjoy the interview
Thank you so much! I really hope it’s all ok!
Well done fantastic news.Thank you so much! I really hope it’s all ok!
I had an interview with them last cycle, my first ever and I was nervous. I, like you, had very little notice for this. It was with head of Grad Recruitment Paul Gascoyne and a partner. It was based a lot on my application - and the application questions. How Shearman maintains competitive advantage (which is still a question in the app I believe), Why Commercial law, why London. I also had a commercial interest question. Be confident and take your time. Maybe use the three point answer. Firstly, I believe...secondly etc.
Good luck and be yourself, let them get to know you. - I liked the firm a lot.
Ahh this is so helpful! Thank you! I wasn’t too sure what to expect at all so that is really useful to know. I will have to try and prep effectively for this sorts of questions and just really hope I get my Hogan Lovells feedback before then too!
Take a look on their website - I am sure you have already - there are some FAQs with Paul Gascoyne and they run through what they are looking for in podcasts. The website is quite comprehensive and very useful.
Ansolutely! One of the reasons I like the firm is because they help applicants so much with their material! Thank you for your suggestion!
Hey guys! I just got invited to do a video interview for Gowling WLG's summer vacation scheme after passing their game-based behavioural test (which was very different).
The email says 'it is a short interview to give you a realistic preview of the type of work we do at Gowling WLG and also what our culture is like. This means that we will present you with a scenario and will ask you how you would deal with it, what action you would take and how you would achieve a positive outcome'.
Has anyone done a video interview with them before? I'm guessing this a situational judgement test in the form of a video interview (and probably mixed with competency based questions). Any tips would be appreciated! I've also posted a new thread in the 'interview discussion' session but thought I'd share it here as well. Thank you!!
The email says 'it is a short interview to give you a realistic preview of the type of work we do at Gowling WLG and also what our culture is like. This means that we will present you with a scenario and will ask you how you would deal with it, what action you would take and how you would achieve a positive outcome'.
Has anyone done a video interview with them before? I'm guessing this a situational judgement test in the form of a video interview (and probably mixed with competency based questions). Any tips would be appreciated! I've also posted a new thread in the 'interview discussion' session but thought I'd share it here as well. Thank you!!
- Status
Similar threads
- Sticky