Just to clarify for people who applied to Hogan Lovells, the WG test is automatic. I emailed grad rec and they informed me that I passed the Watson Glaser but was unsuccessful on the basis of my application, so I think it is ok to assume that it is automatic.
If it is automatic then why would it take 3 weeks to be sent? Also, on their website it states do well at each stage and you get invited to the next round. It is therefore more reasonable to assume that they would review your application and then send tests. Then following that they probably review your app alongside your score and compare to other candidates.
If it was automatic then it would be sent straight away. Just my thought.
Honestly idk because I thought the same as you - that’s why I emailed them because I was pretty positive I didn’t fail the WG and they then said I was unsuccessful on the basis of my application (verbatim what they said).
The fact you haven’t been rejected yet is still good news though so I wouldn’t be too worried
Edit: They also said I had passed the Watson Glaser.
MarkLaw's understanding is correct! I just spoke to a contact at Hogan Lovells and was told that the WG test invites are sent out automatically. They changed it for this application cycle.