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

[Sergiulix]

If anyone has tips on this year’s Dechert’s VI, I would greatly appreciate it

 

[Daniel Boden]

Anyone heard bac from White & Case, Skadden, Debevoise & Plimpton and Dechert for summer vacation schemes?

 

[Sergiulix]

Anyone heard bac from White & Case, Skadden, Debevoise & Plimpton and Dechert for summer vacation schemes?

I applied for Dechert’s spring/summer VS last Wednesday and they got back to me today with a VI invite. I applied to all the other ones you mentioned but nothing yet.

 

[Daniel Boden]

I applied for Dechert’s spring/summer VS last Wednesday and they got back to me today with a VI invite. I applied to all the other ones you mentioned but nothing yet.

Interesting... I applied to Dechert in early November but still nothing so not very optimistic about them but we shall see. Fingers crossed for the others!

 

[Sergiulix]

Interesting... I applied to Dechert in early November but still nothing so not very optimistic about them but we shall see. Fingers crossed for the others!

This is one of the times I really don’t get how these application processes work... good luck for the rest!

 

[Alice G]

in total shock but have an A&O TC AC next week - if anyone at all can help me I would be so grateful! It is my second to last shot this cycle so I would be so thankful for any insights and tips for prep!!!

 

[Frank]

Interesting... I applied to Dechert in early November but still nothing so not very optimistic about them but we shall see. Fingers crossed for the others!

I applied last fortnight for Dechert and haven't heard anything... about Debevoise, I think we gotta wait at least 1 week since they started reviewing the apps after the deadline (5th Dec). The same goes for Skadden whose deadline was 12th Dec.

 

[MVE49]

Has anyone heard back from HSF - Spring vac scheme?

I got a rejection on the day after the deadline after passing the tests

 

[Maddie R]

Currently waiting on Linklaters, Skadden and Eversheds apps and CMS post VI! I just want some news, any news ahhh

 

[Choobz A.]

Hi, I have an AC with CMS coming up in a few days and need some guidance!

I was wondering if any knows if CMS has a particular industry or expertise that they excel in or whether they have a balanced full-service focus? I couldn't find much on Legal 500 or Chambers ranking, but I would like to know whether they're known for a particular practice area.

Also on one of the threads, someone mentioned that you need to know CMS business model well. Is there anything else to mention other than being an LLP with several global divisions?

Core sectors include energy, banking and finance, infrastructure and PFI, life sciences and healthcare, real estate, and TMT.

Business model is based on a sector-focussed approach (this is just my summary - research more and expand!)
1) to deliver for clients/client's needs ("Your world first");
2) having a "world vision" - i.e. global outlook in achieving goals (internally and externally)
3) performance-driven lawyers; efficient working etc.​

 

[bethbristol]

in total shock but have an A&O TC AC next week - if anyone at all can help me I would be so grateful! It is my second to last shot this cycle so I would be so thankful for any insights and tips for prep!!!

Congrats Alice! Go smash it

 

[tractor12]

in total shock but have an A&O TC AC next week - if anyone at all can help me I would be so grateful! It is my second to last shot this cycle so I would be so thankful for any insights and tips for prep!!!

Well done Alice!

 

[S30]

in total shock but have an A&O TC AC next week - if anyone at all can help me I would be so grateful! It is my second to last shot this cycle so I would be so thankful for any insights and tips for prep!!!

Amazing news, well done Alice!

You’ll smash it, we are all rooting for you!!

 

[Alice G]

Congrats Alice! Go smash it

Well done Alice!

Amazing news, well done Alice!

You’ll smash it, we are all rooting for you!!

you guys are so amazing- thank you so so much!!

 

[CL20]

Anyone heard bac from White & Case, Skadden, Debevoise & Plimpton and Dechert for summer vacation schemes?

Nothing from White and Case yet...

 

[J32]

Anyone heard bac from White & Case, Skadden, Debevoise & Plimpton and Dechert for summer vacation schemes?

Haven't heard from White & Case. I didn't apply to the others but from last year, I know Debevoise and Skadden will get back to people in the next 2 weeks (Debevoise maybe this week). Hope that helps

 

[Imababysolicitor]

Is anyone else still waiting to hear back from DLA Piper?

 

[Camilla]

Is anyone else still waiting to hear back from DLA Piper?

I haven't heard back yet.

 

[Camilla]

in total shock but have an A&O TC AC next week - if anyone at all can help me I would be so grateful! It is my second to last shot this cycle so I would be so thankful for any insights and tips for prep!!!

Awesome news!!

 

[Daniel Boden]

in total shock but have an A&O TC AC next week - if anyone at all can help me I would be so grateful! It is my second to last shot this cycle so I would be so thankful for any insights and tips for prep!!!

Happy Monday to you too! Huge well done Alice - all right behind you and as you know if you ever need anything just drop us a message