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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
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Rejection from Travers Smith post AC. 3rd rejection after an interview this year...and the grind continues.
Sorry to hear that - fully understand how tough it is! We've just gotta keep persevering and, as you say, keep grinding it out!
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Sorry to hear about the post AC/interview rejections guys. I know these can be especially painful as by that point you’ve invested a lot in the firm, met the people and probably got your hopes up.
I also know these motivational posts can lose their effect after a while, but I’d just point out that to even get an interview at these kinds of places puts you at the top X% of applicants, so you must be doing something right. Get feedback if you can (although it’s not always entirely helpful), write up the questions you struggled with and try to reflect on the interview. If you fell down on an M&A question, make sure you can ace that question the next time. If it was motivation, think about how you can really convince a firm that you want to work there.
All that said, remember, it’s not always the case that you did anything wrong and quite possible you were a strong candidate (maybe you just didn’t click with one particular partner).
Finally, let yourself grieve for a little while (I used to fight that but it’s completely ok to be upset!), give yourself a little break and then put that energy into the next one. I really think so much of it is about interview technique, so if you keep practicing those questions (which firms quite often repeat), you should be getting closer and closer to your goal.
I also know these motivational posts can lose their effect after a while, but I’d just point out that to even get an interview at these kinds of places puts you at the top X% of applicants, so you must be doing something right. Get feedback if you can (although it’s not always entirely helpful), write up the questions you struggled with and try to reflect on the interview. If you fell down on an M&A question, make sure you can ace that question the next time. If it was motivation, think about how you can really convince a firm that you want to work there.
All that said, remember, it’s not always the case that you did anything wrong and quite possible you were a strong candidate (maybe you just didn’t click with one particular partner).
Finally, let yourself grieve for a little while (I used to fight that but it’s completely ok to be upset!), give yourself a little break and then put that energy into the next one. I really think so much of it is about interview technique, so if you keep practicing those questions (which firms quite often repeat), you should be getting closer and closer to your goal.
I'm really sorry to hear that! Keep your head up, better things are coming your way if you keep at it!
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Really sorry to hear your news - I understand completely. On my 5th rejection post AC/interview.Thanks guys!
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Did the AC a few months ago, happy to help. PM me.
Has anyone completed a Ropes & Gray AC recently/in the past? (Asking for a friend), it is his last chance to secure a VS so any tips or guidance would be greatly appreciated
Yes, I was part of the last AC set for a straight TC, in November. They told us they would be recruiting from the vac scheme going forward.
Hi congrats on your success! I was just wondering was this for a vac scheme or tc?Excited to say i've been invited to an ac at BCLP! It's my first ever ac!
The email just says:
'A drafting exercise, a business style role play, a group negotiation and a competency based interview with a member of HR or an Associate'.
Any guidance from someone who has completed at ac with them before would be really amazing
After 7 rejections this application round I have finally been invited to my first AC at Dechert next week. These forums have been so helpful in developing my application technique. AC are a new challenge, does anyone have any tips for a first timer? It will be a written exercise and a partner interview.
Does anybody have any information on Goodwin Procter? Seems to be a very low key firm and I have an interview coming up soon. Anything would be super helpful
I had an interview there last year.
It was super conversational and I wasn't really asked any competency questions or questions about the firm. However, I would recommend using this to your advantage and try to explain why Goodwin and why you are interested in the core practice areas.
Feel free to PM me if you need any more information.
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