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

[Jaysen]

Hey All,

I've locked the last thread since it has now reached over 100 pages.

Please use this thread to share application/interview outcomes, as well as support and tips for upcoming law firm interviews and assessment centres.

Good luck this year guys!

Best,

Jaysen

 

[JoNo]

Does anyone know how long it takes for Sidley to get back to you post-AC?

 

[Raphael Yan Bing Khoo]

Does anyone know how long it takes for Sidley to get back to you post-AC?

Hi Aaron, it took me slightly less than a week. Did the interview on a Friday and got the call on the following Thursday

 

[JoNo]

Hi Aaron, it took me slightly less than a week. Did the interview on a Friday and got the call on the following Thursday

Thanks Raphael!

 

[Helena]

Thanks Raphael!

Hi Aaron is this for direct TC? When did you apply?

 

[JoNo]

Hi Aaron is this for direct TC? When did you apply?

Hi Helena

I applied at the end of March!

 

[Helena]

Not to sure I think it is.

Ok thank you and did they send any tests through?

 

[Helena]

This on Sidley's website:Applications for vacation schemes are assessed on a rolling basis. Training Contract applications will be assessed after the deadline.Applications for the 2021 intake will open on 4 February 2019 and will close on the 22 July 2019.

 

[JoNo]

Ok thank you and did they send any tests through?

There is no tests, just a straight AC so it just depends on your online application. When did you apply? I still haven’t received a response yet back from my AC. I gave them a call today, they said they should let me know by the end of this week. As they do have a backlog of applications which I’m aware of.

 

[JoNo]

This on Sidley's website:Applications for vacation schemes are assessed on a rolling basis. Training Contract applications will be assessed after the deadline.Applications for the 2021 intake will open on 4 February 2019 and will close on the 22 July 2019.

Sorry didn’t respond to your earlier message I did not do a direct TC app.

 

[Helena]

Sorry didn’t respond to your earlier message I did not do a direct TC app.

So this was for a VS?

 

[JoNo]

So this was for a VS?

Yes Summer VS

 

[tylergab]

Just wanted to share I’ve been offered my second vacation scheme offer this cycle with Baker McKenzie for their summer scheme and also have an incoming interview with Slaughter & May for a direct TC.

Honestly, the content, discussions, and support on the corporate law academy forum have been so encouraging. I just wanted to ask if anyone has any advice or tips in making either of these successful as I am really looking forward to working hard and hopefully turning one of these opportunities into a TC! Thank you

 

[Daniel Boden]

Just wanted to share I’ve been offered my second vacation scheme offer this cycle with Baker McKenzie for their summer scheme and also have an incoming interview with Slaughter & May for a direct TC.

Honestly, the content, discussions, and support on the corporate law academy forum have been so encouraging. I just wanted to ask if anyone has any advice or tips in making either of these successful as I am really looking forward to working hard and hopefully turning one of these opportunities into a TC! Thank you

Many congrats @tylergab! That's brilliant news - delighted for you and wish you all the best for your schemes

 

[Jaysen]

Just wanted to share I’ve been offered my second vacation scheme offer this cycle with Baker McKenzie for their summer scheme and also have an incoming interview with Slaughter & May for a direct TC.

Honestly, the content, discussions, and support on the corporate law academy forum have been so encouraging. I just wanted to ask if anyone has any advice or tips in making either of these successful as I am really looking forward to working hard and hopefully turning one of these opportunities into a TC! Thank you

Excellent news, well done!

 

[tylergab]

Thank you!

 

[Alice G]

Hi everyone, the first vac scheme diary is live!

Find it in this thread, I hope this is useful!! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....official-vacation-scheme-diaries-thread.1430/

 

[wwood]

Has anyone done an AC with Clydes, esp their group assessment? Checked all the posts on their AC (which are really helpful!) and would love to know more about it! Thank you

 

[Jaysen]

Has anyone done an AC with Clydes, esp their group assessment? Checked all the posts on their AC (which are really helpful!) and would love to know more about it! Thank you

@Shane O'Hanlon may be able to help you!

 

[Shane O'Hanlon]

Of course, more than happy to help ! Pm me and I'll try and answer your questions @wwood.