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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020
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Have you heard yet? I did WG on 27th. Just sent an email to chase them up and ask for results.
That's really interesting because they told me I got rejected off the back of my application yet I passed their WG test...
Just received a CMS AC invite! I submitted my VI on 24 December
I submitted my VI on 24 DecemberJust received a CMS AC invite!
Same! I submitted my VI on the 20th December
Just an FYI for anyone who was interested in Bird&Bird
I applied very early and went through all the stages and after the VI it went silent despite seeing other people getting accepted/rejected I received nothing.
Only now have I received an email saying:
"Due to the high competition for places this year, and the fact that we recruit on a rolling basis, unfortunately we are unable to offer you a place on one of our assessment centres. However, we were very impressed with your application, online test result, and video interview.
As you performed very well, we would like to keep your application on file to be reviewed in the next recruitment cycle. You will not need to complete another application form, Watson Glaser test, or video interview to be considered for the 2021 Vacation Scheme."
I applied very early and went through all the stages and after the VI it went silent despite seeing other people getting accepted/rejected I received nothing.
Only now have I received an email saying:
"Due to the high competition for places this year, and the fact that we recruit on a rolling basis, unfortunately we are unable to offer you a place on one of our assessment centres. However, we were very impressed with your application, online test result, and video interview.
As you performed very well, we would like to keep your application on file to be reviewed in the next recruitment cycle. You will not need to complete another application form, Watson Glaser test, or video interview to be considered for the 2021 Vacation Scheme."
Just received a rejection from Simmons after completing the verbal and logical tests. I thought I was completing the practice test for the logical test as it said practice in RED but turns out it was the real test. I informed Simmons of this but I don't think it matters. Oh well, onto the next one.
That's really interesting because they told me I got rejected off the back of my application yet I passed their WG test...
Yeah, I don't think their website is accurate.
Sorry to hear about the rejection. Was it this cycle? What for?
That's really interesting because they told me I got rejected off the back of my application yet I passed their WG test...
Very odd! How do you know you passed the WG? What score did you get?
I asked them for my result and I believe I got something between 30-32/40? Can't exactly remember and it was for a summer VS for this cycle
This is for the Summer Vacation Scheme
I sent my application in at the end of October and received a WG end of November but haven't heard back since
- my friend received an invite to their assessment centre this morning
worth noting that another one of my friends applied at the same time as me and still hasn't been sent a WG
Got Dentons vac scheme interview! (first round) any help or advice would be appreciated!! (did WG on Friday and got invite today)
I asked them for my result and I believe I got something between 30-32/40? Can't exactly remember and it was for a summer VS for this cycle
how do you know 30/40 was a pass? Did they email you saying you passed? Or just a rejection email?
Congrats. I interviewed with them (for Middle East) last cycle. It's a very standard interview. Competency based. They will ask a bit about the firm.
They have some material online to review.
Hey guys! Just caught up on the threads and there’s been so much going on today! Really happy to see some AC invites- amazing work and congratulations to you all! However, for those without good news from today, the resilience and strength you are building will be preparing you so well for a TC.
In terms of what I think about a few discussions:
HL I think send the WG to all candidates. I cannot be 100% but from what I have gauged I believe that they look at the app and WG in tandem. No one knows what a WG pass is for them and I actually didn’t get a raw mark in my report, just the percentile.
with Freshfields, they only send the WG to applicants they think have made a solid application. But I’m not sure about the policy regards inviting before the deadline. Think they said non rolling but it’s possible they may have tried to get ahead of the influx they’ll receive today by inviting some candidates? Honestly not too sure on that.
In terms of what I think about a few discussions:
HL I think send the WG to all candidates. I cannot be 100% but from what I have gauged I believe that they look at the app and WG in tandem. No one knows what a WG pass is for them and I actually didn’t get a raw mark in my report, just the percentile.
with Freshfields, they only send the WG to applicants they think have made a solid application. But I’m not sure about the policy regards inviting before the deadline. Think they said non rolling but it’s possible they may have tried to get ahead of the influx they’ll receive today by inviting some candidates? Honestly not too sure on that.
I think you’re right about HL and their WG policy. Most people pass the WG, but fail when the application gets reviewed (like with CC).
AMAZING NEW GUYS!
I also received an AC invite and did the VI on the 20th. I did the AC last year but was unsuccessful so hopefully this time round goes better.
Good luck!
Just a rejection email but when they sent me my WG report they told me I had passed that test but failed to get through because of my app
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