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

[D]

I'm so jealous of you guys! I have never had a VS and have had one unsuccessful AC. The rest is pure post-app rejections

Keep grinding! You clearly have been able to "beat" the paper sift by getting one AC. Now that you have completed one, you will have a fair idea what to expect and can go in with a little more confidence to your next AC

 

[Dheepa]

I'm so jealous of you guys! I have never had a VS and have had one unsuccessful AC. The rest is pure post-app rejections

Full disclosure, I've submitted over 30 apps across two cycles and about 20+ of them were all immediate post-app rejections/post online test rejections. I can't even count the number of days I've stayed home in bed upset over a rejection for an app I drafted 5/6 versions of, and the number of breakdowns I've had with friends and family over being "not good enough".

The more app cycles you do the better you get at writing them and the more your confidence builds at ACs. If you've already made it to one AC you definitely have what it takes to get past the app stage. I know it's easy for me to say now, but believe in yourself and keep trying! All you need is one vac and one TC, and it will happen!!

 

[bethbristol]

Full disclosure, I've submitted over 30 apps across two cycles and about 20+ of them were all immediate post-app rejections/post online test rejections. I can't even count the number of days I've stayed home in bed upset over a rejection for an app I drafted 5/6 versions of, and the number of breakdowns I've had with friends and family over being "not good enough".

The more app cycles you do the better you get at writing them and the more your confidence builds at ACs. If you've already made it to one AC you definitely have what it takes to get past the app stage. I know it's easy for me to say now, but believe in yourself and keep trying! All you need is one vac and one TC, and it will happen!!

Needed this today thank you

 

[Andreasyau1]

Just to add to the above, I've had around 40ish rejections over the two cycles I've done apps in, and failed 4/7 assessment centers. Before my TC interview with Links on a Thursday, I was riding a streak of 2 consecutive AC failures (Tuesday and Friday before that Thursday).

A lot of us, myself included, do not really post how often we get PFOs. But hey it's part of the process and pretty much every trainee/associate I've spoken to has had a crap ton of rejected apps (there are maybe one or two exceptions).

It's depressing sometimes, (I was very anxious as an international student going into my final year without a TC) but you'll become stronger as a result of it.

 

[gigi23]

From a recent candidate (though note, questions may rotate):

‘The VI was relatively straightforward. It was only 3 competency/strengths based questions (1 min to respond, I think?). No commercial awareness or motivational ones so no need to worry here.

Overall I was definitely stressing way too much and it was much friendlier than anticipated.’

Just wanted to say I took the VI yesterday (and it went veeeeery badly for me) and there actually was a big motivational question (which required good knowledge of the firm and its work) in there.

 

[Miki3999]

Because this thread is going to be closed soon, I will conclude on my part by sending you guys lotssssss of love and good luck with applications/ WG/ VIs/ ACs/becoming an equity partner/whatever. We all will eventually be hired one day

 

[Lawyerwithadream]

I can't believe i am writing this.. i am literally shaking. I JUST GOT OFFERED A VACATION SCHEME FROM SIDLEY AUSTIN. Honestly thank you so much to everyone in this forum. The rejections that I have received made me loose hope this cycle. I have another interview on Monday with Vinson Elkins. Pray for me yall.

Congrats!!

 

[jan28]

Because this thread is going to be closed soon, I will conclude on my part by sending you guys lotssssss of love and good luck with applications/ WG/ VIs/ ACs/becoming an equity partner/whatever. We all will eventually be hired one day

that's quite a big jump from AC straight to equity partner hahah but imagine!! and you too!

 

[Abgaal]

Congrats!!

Thank you so much!!!

 

[KerC14]

Anyone have any experience with Shoosmiths commitment to interview disabled candidates?

So much amazing news on here lately you’re all smashing it!

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Anyone have any updates on Gibson Dunn?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Anyone have any experience with Shoosmiths commitment to interview disabled candidates?

So much amazing news on here lately you’re all smashing it!

many firms (if not all) will be able to provide reasonable adjustments subject to each individual’s disability and requirements.

 

[Gemma Cotton]

Completed the Mishcon VI at 3pm today and was invited to case study exercise two hours later! So surprised and excited, this is my last chance at securing a VS this cycle so would really really appreciate any tips for how best to prepare/what the case study involves. Thanks in advance

Messaged you! X

 

[M1999]

Macfarlanes do provide feedback calls. I would email Catherine Morgan-Guest.

Hi, I did email them but I haven’t got a reply! Thought it was strange. I emailed the address they told me to

 

[Frank]

Greenberg Trauring anyone? It's the last day ...

 

[George1997]

Has anyone heard back from Trowers & Hamlins yet?

 

[Ifmhouse4]

Has anyone heard back from Trowers & Hamlins yet?

No I haven’t!

 

[Aminata]

Greenberg Trauring anyone? It's the last day ...

Nope still waiting

 

[003]

Just to add to the above, I've had around 40ish rejections over the two cycles I've done apps in, and failed 4/7 assessment centers. Before my TC interview with Links on a Thursday, I was riding a streak of 2 consecutive AC failures (Tuesday and Friday before that Thursday).

A lot of us, myself included, do not really post how often we get PFOs. But hey it's part of the process and pretty much every trainee/associate I've spoken to has had a crap ton of rejected apps (there are maybe one or two exceptions).

It's depressing sometimes, (I was very anxious as an international student going into my final year without a TC) but you'll become stronger as a result of it.

Congratulations! Just wondering if you felt anything went much better in your successful AC compared to the ones you had just before? / what made it successful in comparison to the others?

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

To those who applied to Orrick, how did you tackle your Cover Letter?