Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

[JoNo]

No news! Had an interview with HR in mid-July but haven't heard back yet.

You should send them an email, I sent one today to chase them up about it!

 

[Amy1]

Hello, please does anyone have any experience with White & Case's partner interview? I applied for a direct TC but I'll appreciate any experience. Thanks in advance!

 

[Eva]

Hi everyone,

Event season is upon us and just wanted to give you guys a heads up that legal cheek have got a few coming up shortly which may be of interest. Make sure your CVs are up to date as you require these to make an app and I think most of them ask you to submit questions to the panel. I am attending the Clifford Chance one this Thursday (5th) and it would be great to see/meet some of you there!

Since it's almost the start of a new academic year, I do notice that lots of events are coming up. Just a suggestion - it will be great if we can have a compilation of events coming up with details on dates and times, firms attending, and/or organisations hosting. This might help those with different commitments to decide which one to attend/they can attend or share their insights post-attendance.

 

[PSM]

Since it's almost the start of a new academic year, I do notice that lots of events are coming up. Just a suggestion - it will be great if we can have a compilation of events coming up with details on dates and times, firms attending, and/or organisations hosting. This might help those with different commitments to decide which one to attend/they can attend or share their insights post-attendance.

I think that would be really useful! It may also be useful updating the forum with a list of firms that have now opened their application window / deadlines

 

[Jaysen]

Thanks guys - would you prefer this within the forum or as a separate events page?

 

[Alice G]

Thanks guys - would you prefer this within the forum or as a separate events page?

I think perhaps a new forum thread might be good? What does everyone else think?

But great idea for a compilation!

 

[Lumree]

Thanks guys - would you prefer this within the forum or as a separate events page?

A new thread sounds great!

 

[Lumree]

Aspiring Solicitors also have a lot of events up at the moment, including ones with A&O and BCLP. I think these are due to close soon and the events take place in October.

 

[ACP96]

Is anyone else still waiting to hear back from Freshfields after AC?

Have seen a few people post that they have been made an offer, but not many.

 

[Eva]

Thanks guys - would you prefer this within the forum or as a separate events page?

Seems like the forum thread might work. It would be great if we can get the events listed chronologically to allow people to click into/view those events of their interest or availability straightaway.

 

[Jaysen]

Seems like the forum thread might work. It would be great if we can get the events listed chronologically to allow people to click into/view those events of their interest or availability straightaway.

Great, I'll create this soon.

What kind of events are we looking for? I assume Legal Cheek/Firm events and open days - any others I'm missing? Would you want to see specific events from organisations like AS?

 

[Lumree]

Great, I'll create this soon.

What kind of events are we looking for? I assume Legal Cheek/Firm events and open days - any others I'm missing? Would you want to see specific events from organisations like AS?

I think AS events could be a good addition. They might not work for everyone but I’m sure enough people would find it beneficial.

What do others think?

 

[Alice G]

I think AS events could be a good addition. They might not work for everyone but I’m sure enough people would find it beneficial.

What do others think?

I agree, I think also any law firm insight evenings and networking events would be great too!

 

[Romiras]

Hello, please does anyone have any experience with White & Case's partner interview? I applied for a direct TC but I'll appreciate any experience. Thanks in advance!

I had to present on a topic. After that, the interview generally revolved around my motivations and my extracurricular activities. I wasn't asked any competency questions. You then get to ask questions at the end.

 

[maccies]

Has anyone heard back from A&O in general? Been awhile since I completed my SJT. Thanks!

 

[Lumree]

Has anyone heard back from A&O in general? Been awhile since I completed my SJT. Thanks!

Hi Maccies,

Have you checked your portal? They might have replied on there.

 

[Dannys]

Has anyone heard back from A&O in general? Been awhile since I completed my SJT. Thanks!

Hey my portal hasnt updated since applied and SJT on 12 August. I’m thinking about emailing them because they said it would only be 21 days.

 

[maccies]

Hi Maccies,

Have you checked your portal? They might have replied on there.

Unfortunately nothing there

 

[maccies]

Hey my portal hasnt updated since applied and SJT on 12 August. I’m thinking about emailing them because they said it would only be 21 days.

might be worth a shot asking when ACs are being held from given that I have not seen any posts about invites being sent out. Did you apply for the winter vac?

 

[anf1811]

might be worth a shot asking when ACs are being held from given that I have not seen any posts about invites being sent out. Did you apply for the winter vac?

I applied for the winter vac scheme and my portal hasn't been updated since the 5th of August