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

[Jessica Booker]

oh so if i reapplied for a direct TC instead of vac scheme next time, that’s probably alright?

not necessarily.

we at danger of over generalising here. It depends on whether you are still eligible for the summer internship and if so whether you think a vacation scheme would be better for you than a direct TC.

Therefore what you can/should do for one firm might be very different to the next

 

[bel123456]

not necessarily.

we at danger of over generalising here. It depends on whether you are still eligible for the summer internship and if so whether you think a vacation scheme would be better for you than a direct TC.

Therefore what you can/should do for one firm might be very different to the next

i see, but in terms of re-interviewing, unless explicitly stated that they will not be re-interviewing candidates, do you think they would still interview me for a direct TC?

 

[Jessica Booker]

i see, but in terms of re-interviewing, unless explicitly stated that they will not be re-interviewing candidates, do you think they would still interview me for a direct TC?

there is no single answer on this. Possibly yes, possibly no.

It depends on a huge range of variable factors

 

[Lumree]

Any word from Cooley yet?

 

[bel123456]

there is no single answer on this. Possibly yes, possibly no.

It depends on a huge range of variable factors

alright, i think i'll still give it a go. thanks jessica and samar!!!

 

[cowmoomoo88]

Same for me - got my direct TC with HL having never done an open day or vac scheme! I do think it depends on the firm though - with HL I noticed that a decent (i.e. pretty small but not negligible) number of their trainees on LinkedIn had never done a VS before. I also got through to AC with Freshfields last year so they're probably worth a shot too

Congrats for Hogan!! Did you apply for the TC this cycle and when did you do so? Also may I know what the timeline was like in terms of interview invites and TC offer extended? I applied this year but am still waiting...! Getting worried...

 

[riggers]

Anyone know how long Sidley takes to respond after interview?

 

[bronson]

Any word from Cooley yet?

I know they sent out WG invites recently if this is the stage you’re wondering about

 

[A98]

Hi, I've also posted this as a thread, but if anyone can give me tips for negotiation exercises, I will be grateful!!

When discussing multiple issues, I often notice that the timing is running out and even though we're all aware, we have difficulty moving on to cover all issues. In this case, is it better to briefly discuss all points/issues but end up being vague or focus on a few issues to reach a definitive conclusion for those?

Also, what is a polite way of saying 'I'll give you X if you give us Y concessions'? I want to sound confident without being forceful or arrogant.

Thanks

 

[Lumree]

I know they sent out WG invites recently if this is the stage you’re wondering about

This week? Oh well guess I didn’t make it through then!

 

[ithw3064]

Congrats for Hogan!! Did you apply for the TC this cycle and when did you do so? Also may I know what the timeline was like in terms of interview invites and TC offer extended? I applied this year but am still waiting...! Getting worried...

I’ll PM you

 

[bzheng]

does anyone know how long it takes to hear back from simmons&simmons post VI?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, I've also posted this as a thread, but if anyone can give me tips for negotiation exercises, I will be grateful!!

When discussing multiple issues, I often notice that the timing is running out and even though we're all aware, we have difficulty moving on to cover all issues. In this case, is it better to briefly discuss all points/issues but end up being vague or focus on a few issues to reach a definitive conclusion for those?

Also, what is a polite way of saying 'I'll give you X if you give us Y concessions'? I want to sound confident without being forceful or arrogant.

Thanks

You are being assessed on the process, not the outcome, so I wouldn’t get too caught up on whether you are being vague/or too detailed and then not covering the points.

what you have said is fine - there is no arrogance to that, subject to your tone. They are going to be far more interested in why you are conceding X though. If you are just conceding to try and get an outcome, that’s probably not the right thing to do.

 

[Mirela Mihova]

I just got an invite for a VI with W&C!!! I had almost written it off as it was a month of waiting. Does anyone have any insights/tips for it? Would be much appreciated

 

[Legallygrace]

Has anyone ever done the Browne Jacobson online tests? Any advice?

 

[Shaz]

This week? Oh well guess I didn’t make it through then!

I wouldn’t say so! Last year, I got the email at 7:50pm so would wait the whole day first

 

[Lumree]

I wouldn’t say so! Last year, I got the email at 7:50pm so would wait the whole day first

Was that for Cooley? I’ll keep my fingers crossed!

 

[Shaz]

Was that for Cooley? I’ll keep my fingers crossed!

Yeah it was!

 

[tractor12]

Anyone heard from Withers?

 

[WilliamsJef]

Anyone still waiting on Ropes