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

[S30]

Nope, their deadline is 31st so we may hear after that ..

Thanks Aaron, good luck!

 

[nyasha]

Has anyone heard back from White & Case after submitting the online application or know when they will start sending out responses?

 

[JoNo]

Thanks Aaron, good luck!

You too Sairah!

 

[Biena]

How soon after the WG can we ask Linklaters for our mark?

I asked the day after and got my results the same day

 

[lilyflower]

I have an interview coming up and one of the questions is:
If you could change any law, what would you change and why?

Does anyone have any ideas?

 

[Soliha]

I asked the day after and got my results the same day

How soon did they get back to you after the review?

 

[Biena]

How soon did they get back to you after the review?

I applied for a TC rather than vac scheme so I believe the deadline hasn't passed yet and I'm still under review.

 

[Castelli99]

Anyone know if you are told immediately/within few days if you have failed Mayer Brown's tests?

 

[J Wu]

Anyone know if you are told immediately/within few days if you have failed Mayer Brown's tests?

A few days after taking the tests, you'll receive a report with a high-level overview of your VRT performance and your strengths from the SJT.

There are no set timings after that but it'll be a longer wait if you did not meet the minimum benchmark.

 

[Castelli99]

A few days after taking the tests, you'll receive a report with a high-level overview of your VRT performance and your strengths from the SJT.

There are no set timings after that but it'll be a longer wait if you did not meet the minimum benchmark.

Thanks - I guess no news is good news then!

 

[Olivia99]

Has anyone heard from Reed and Smith about the vacation scheme?

 

[SD]

Hello all!
I submitted my A&O TC app yesterday and I am still waiting for the link to the SJT. Is anybody in the same situation? Scoping this out before sending a message to grad recruitment ...

 

[Alice G]

Hello all!
I submitted my A&O TC app yesterday and I am still waiting for the link to the SJT. Is anybody in the same situation? Scoping this out before sending a message to grad recruitment ...

I’m doing a final proof and submitting probably first thing tomorrow after a final brief scour, can let you know then? Sorry I can’t help further

 

[nina_123]

Hi!

For Hogan Lovells Vacation Scheme app, are they assessed based on both the written app + WG or do you only receive the WG if you pass the written app stage?

Thank you!

 

[Alice G]

Hi!

For Hogan Lovells Vacation Scheme app, are they assessed based on both the written app + WG or do you only receive the WG if you pass the written app stage?

Thank you!

I think WG for them is sent to all applicants and they do have a benchmark which I think means they’ll then review the app. I could be wrong but that’s what I’ve gauged in my experience.

 

[NickyRaykes]

Has anyone heard from Reed and Smith about the vacation scheme?

I've completed the SST and today got an email requesting answers to 3 additional questions within 5 days. This is for the winter vacation scheme.

 

[SD]

I’m doing a final proof and submitting probably first thing tomorrow after a final brief scour, can let you know then? Sorry I can’t help further

Hi Alice! That would be

I’m doing a final proof and submitting probably first thing tomorrow after a final brief scour, can let you know then? Sorry I can’t help further

Hi Alice! Thank you that would be great! From what I have read, it seems like candidates received the link very quickly. If ever I don't receive it by COB tomorrow I'll send them an email. I'll keep you posted on my end as well!

 

[Penelope]

Does anyone have any experience being a Rare candidate? I’m thinking of applying and wondering if people have found it helpful/worthwhile

 

[FutureCity]

I have an interview coming up and one of the questions is:
If you could change any law, what would you change and why?

Does anyone have any ideas?

I mean this is a really personal thing. What law would you like changed? Why?

You could approach it in so many different ways. For example, tackling injustice in society, or going the opposite route and allowing businesses to grow even further in exploiting the working class because you believe in trickle down economics. Think about areas of law you want shifted, not a specific parliamentary act per se.

 

[R97]

I have an interview coming up and one of the questions is:
If you could change any law, what would you change and why?

Does anyone have any ideas?

got asked this at Jones Day - they are really just looking to see how you justify your decision

I talked about abolishing the new dishonesty test in criminal law - I found by selecting a controversial provision, this allows the interviewer to question you and also allows you to show good debate skills