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

[JoNo]

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

Hi Dan, what firm is this for? Can’t seem to find the first response on the thread!

 

[DavidJC]

I'm about to take Ashurst's tests, does anyone have any tips for it?

 

[emily.99law]

Hiya, has anyone done Watson Farley's video interview? Any tips would be appreciated, thanks!

 

[Mohammed]

Also guys, when a firm (CMS) says they recruit on a first-come, first-served basis within there assessment centre invite, does it make much difference if you choose the later date? For example, I'm most likely going to choose the 21st January date, but there are earlier dates next week on the 15th and 16th.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Daniel Boden]

Hi Dan, what firm is this for? Can’t seem to find the first response on the thread!

Hogan Lovells!

 

[Phoebe]

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."

Same email!

I got the same email! I'm gutted as I got a similar email last year saying they didn't have space to interview me so apply early next cycle - so that's what I did this time round (applied early October).

I also know someone who applied 10 days after me but got invited to the WG etc earlier and then got an AC invite in November. So not sure whether it is down to the rolling basis or not.

 

[Mark]

Just received Ashurst test. Any tips?

 

[Emina]

Haven't even heard back from them since I submitted my application haha

Same here! I applied about two weeks ago and haven’t heard anything when did you send in your application?

 

[Daniel Boden]

Same here! I applied about two weeks ago and haven’t heard anything when did you send in your application?

The beginning of November haha - not massively optimistic but we shall see!

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Have you heard yet? I did WG on 27th. Just sent an email to chase them up and ask for results.

Not yet!

 

[ComplianceChange]

Good luck and wishes to all of us who are waiting on a little bit of good news today! Fingers crossed

 

[SA123]

Nope. Waiting to hear if I've been invited. I went to the Open Day though.

Hi! When you completed the Baker McKenzie Watson Glaser, did you get an email confirming you had completed it? I haven’t received anything and am worried that something has gone wrong!

 

[Lea.E-R]

Just received Ashurst test. Any tips?

I don't think you can prepare really. Personally, I found it a bit overwhelming & I did not do well at all.
There are 3 parts and each of them is composed of mini-games (one is about recognising emotions on one's face, another is about matching calculations (if they're equal to the same number) etc.)
I think other people shared their experiences on the forum, you should be able to find these by typing 'Ashurst' in the search bar.
Good luck!

 

[D95]

Has anyone done VI for DAC Beachcroft yet?

 

[Phoebe-Lou]

Has anyone else applied to Slaughters for summer VS this cycle (or last cycle)? And know when we're likely to hear back?

 

[Paige M]

Has anyone heard back from Addleshaw Goddard post VI? I submitted my VI on 23/12 and still haven't heard anything.

 

[tractor12]

Still waiting for Reed Smith post research questions from about 2 months ago. I got an email in December saying they were working through the applications. Has anyone heard anything yet?

 

[Emina]

The beginning of November haha - not massively optimistic but we shall see!

2 months ago?! Wow, good on you for being so patient haha! Well good luck with your application, I hope you get a positive response soon!!

 

[Olivia Graham]

Has anyone heard back from Addleshaw Goddard post VI? I submitted my VI on 23/12 and still haven't heard anything.

I submitted my VI the same day as you and am also still waiting!

 

[Ricky]

Not yet!

That is surprising - I heard they are normally quite quick. I got WG invite two days after submitting written app!