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

[Alice G]

I'm part of the no "under review" email club too Applied for Spring VS near the deadline, and got my capp report a few days later. Havent asked for the WG results but will do tomorrow. I have never received an "under review" email. Have you never had one, or just not had one recently?

What were you guys' main strengths/weaknesses if you dont mind me asking? (Do people think there is a pattern of people getting similar ones and being invited?)

Hi so just to shed some light I didn’t have any email prior to my actual invite so I had no clue I was under review. Perhaps their system is so overrun with applicants it could be a technical thing perhaps? I’d try not to worry or seek a pattern as I’ve often find this just causes more stress (from genuine past experience) and I am pretty certain the reports were similar in giving everyone say two strengths and one weakness each. I would also say each area is no doubt equally important so I really think with Capp they must attribute scores to each individual value on the test. Try not to worry

 

[Serah O]

Ugh, I've just bombed my White & Case VI. So much words, and so little time to say them.

 

[Frank]

Sidley?? Is it really that nobody has received anything from them?

 

[W]

What are everyone’s thoughts on still submitting applications whose deadlines are the 31st but are on a rolling basis? Are they likely to be full and will be a wasted application?

I would still do it if it is good quality.

 

[Stephen]

I would still do it if it is good quality.

i think it will depend on the firm tbh

 

[W]

i think it will depend on the firm tbh

That’s true but you will never actually they’ve filled up until they email you. So what you have got to lose? Except maybe time lol, I’ve applied near rolling deadline and got to a vac scheme

 

[Holly]

What are everyone’s thoughts on still submitting applications whose deadlines are the 31st but are on a rolling basis? Are they likely to be full and will be a wasted application?

Definitely worth a try! Here are my reasons why:

1. You always hear good success stories from people who applied a day before the deadline, an hour before the deadline etc. and they secure a vac scheme and TC

2. Every cycle is different. Perhaps, one cycle a firm fills up all their AC spaces before the deadline (however this is very rare). Most cycles, this is not the case. We don't receive such updates from firms during the cycle so you'll never know which one is occurring. Therefore, your best bet is to apply!

3. No matter the outcome (offer or not), you'll know that you did your absolute best and will have an app you can improve from next cycle

 

[Olivia99]

Anyone heard back from Squire after VI?

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

Hi Emina,

Nope I haven’t heard a thing from them. Tried calling 3 times and went straight to voicemail - something weird is going on at that firm!

I think because they get their main candidates from the Aspiring solicitors comm awareness competition & they’re the best firm there, it can be super competitive to get a place on the vac scheme.

 

[jan28]

AG AC invite - has anyone done one for London scheme this year as I know people have had theirs for other cities?? Any insight would be so so appreciated

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

I think because they get their main candidates from the Aspiring solicitors comm awareness competition & they’re the best firm there, it can be super competitive to get a place on the vac scheme.

But it’s still no reason to at least not get a reply. I met their head of recruitment but I don’t know if it’ll be a reach to ask when we can expect to hear back. I asked someone from another firm & they pretty much aired my message on LinkedIn.

 

[EvaK]

Anyone heard back from Squire after VI?

No, but I expect we'll hear back today or tomorrow...

 

[Jessica Booker]

If applications are still open, it's always worthwhile applying if you think you can meet the firms criteria.

As seen with Shearman and Sterling’s post, even a few days before the deadline and you are getting in ahead of a significant proportion of applicants.

 

[Dos]

I'm part of the no "under review" email club too Applied for Spring VS near the deadline, and got my capp report a few days later. Havent asked for the WG results but will do tomorrow. I have never received an "under review" email. Have you never had one, or just not had one recently?

What were you guys' main strengths/weaknesses if you dont mind me asking? (Do people think there is a pattern of people getting similar ones and being invited?)

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Hello,

My strengths were Critical Thinking and Motivation. Weakness was Resource allocation.

My friend had the same weakness as me- they got a AC. So Idk. aha

 

[Dos]

Hi so just to shed some light I didn’t have any email prior to my actual invite so I had no clue I was under review. Perhaps their system is so overrun with applicants it could be a technical thing perhaps? I’d try not to worry or seek a pattern as I’ve often find this just causes more stress (from genuine past experience) and I am pretty certain the reports were similar in giving everyone say two strengths and one weakness each. I would also say each area is no doubt equally important so I really think with Capp they must attribute scores to each individual value on the test. Try not to worry

This was so reassuring- thanks!

 

[W]

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Hello,

My strengths were Critical Thinking and Motivation. Weakness was Resource allocation.

My friend had the same weakness as me- they got a AC. So Idk. aha

Think resource allocation was my strength lol but still waiting to hear, all a waiting game it seems

 

[DavidJC]

I'm part of the no "under review" email club too Applied for Spring VS near the deadline, and got my capp report a few days later. Havent asked for the WG results but will do tomorrow. I have never received an "under review" email. Have you never had one, or just not had one recently?

What were you guys' main strengths/weaknesses if you dont mind me asking? (Do people think there is a pattern of people getting similar ones and being invited?)

I haven't gotten an under review email either. Just sent them and a few other firms emails requesting an update.

I got Working with Others and Resilience, weakness in Excellence though.
I also read on an old LegalCheek article that they used the CAPP assessment to replace the traditional application form in an effort to get a sense of the applicant's strengths and weaknesses without them having to write about it. I only know the assessment to be commonly used by other professional services firms (e.g. Big 4) so hopefully it works as intended.

For those who've applied to Debevoise and not heard back, they just let me know that they're still reviewing and will contact us within the next couple of weeks (hopefully that actually means two weeks).

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

I haven't gotten an under review email either. Just sent them and a few other firms emails requesting an update.

I got Working with Others and Resilience, weakness in Excellence though.
I also read on an old LegalCheek article that they used the CAPP assessment to replace the traditional application form in an effort to get a sense of the applicant's strengths and weaknesses without them having to write about it. I only know the assessment to be commonly used by other professional services firms (e.g. Big 4) so hopefully it works as intended.

For those who've applied to Debevoise and not heard back, they just let me know that they're still reviewing and will contact us within the next couple of weeks (hopefully that actually means two weeks).

That application was one of the longest I had ever seen.

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Hi, for everyone waiting for Links, I emailed them on Friday and got a response that day that they were still going through applicants. They stressed that no news did not mean that we've been rejected so just hold tight!

 

[Legal_rawn]

Hi, for everyone waiting for Links, I emailed them on Friday and got a response that day that they were still going through applicants. They stressed that no news did not mean that we've been rejected so just hold tight!

Thank you so much for this!!! really news I needed to hear! Hope its ends up being good new for you x