Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

[JayB]

Just received a rejection for HL's summer vac scheme - quite bummed as they were my top choice and I spent so much time attending their events.

Sorry to hear that, when did you apply?

 

[cecilia13]

Sorry to hear that, when did you apply?

Late December, but only received the WG test invite on the deadline

 

[vacschemeapss]

Hey! What percentile would be a safe pass for HL Watson Glaser? Is 70+ a safe percentile?

 

[JayB]

I applied on the deadline and still waiting to hear back

 

[whisperingrock]

Hey! What percentile would be a safe pass for HL Watson Glaser? Is 70+ a safe percentile?

From what I know the pass rate for the app filter is actually quite low. Like sub 50%. But the one you do at the AC has a high benchmark.

 

[JayB]

From what I know the pass rate for the app filter is actually quite low. Like sub 50%. But the one you do at the AC has a high benchmark.

I heard it’s 70+ above in the app stage?

 

[Vacationschemeapps]

So that's what I got from grad rec when I mailed them last- "The pass mark is 18 percentile which is about 30/40". Anyone knows what that means?

 

[AlRJ]

So that's what I got from grad rec when I mailed them last- "The pass mark is 18 percentile which is about 30/40". Anyone knows what that means?

I heard the exact same thing but don't know what the means either. From what I've read on this thread, if you don't receive an automatic rejection email after you sat the test, it means you passed the test

 

[bethbristol]

So that's what I got from grad rec when I mailed them last- "The pass mark is 18 percentile which is about 30/40". Anyone knows what that means?

Percentiles are different from percentage. From my understanding they ‘place’ you within a pool of people (although not sure what that pool is) I am sure others will have a better understanding but you could get 50% correct but that puts you within the top of the pool (depending on the pool). I got 59th percentile which was deemed ‘average’ and then in my AC I got ‘average’ again and that was enough to pass through.

 

[whisperingrock]

So that's what I got from grad rec when I mailed them last- "The pass mark is 18 percentile which is about 30/40". Anyone knows what that means?

Basically it just boils down to get 30/40 percent correct to get through if thats the case. Dunno if they weight different questions more than others like some firms do, but I doubt it having done the WG for HL 4 times now.

 

[vacschemeapss]

Percentiles are different from percentage. From my understanding they ‘place’ you within a pool of people (although not sure what that pool is) I am sure others will have a better understanding but you could get 50% correct but that puts you within the top of the pool (depending on the pool). I got 59th percentile which was deemed ‘average’ and then in my AC I got ‘average’ again and that was enough to pass through.

Thanks! Do they take the same test again at the AC? Had you applied for direct TC?

 

[vacschemeapss]

Has anyone heard back for direct TC HL?

Nope. Does anyone know how much time do they offer between the results and the AC (for direct TC) ?

 

[Sim]

Hi guys. Does anyone know if HL automatically invite everyone that applies to sit the WG test, or do they select candidates to invite?

 

[Aida]

Hi guys. Does anyone know if HL automatically invite everyone that applies to sit the WG test, or do they select candidates to invite?

I believe it’s automatic in the sense they don’t review your application first but they manually send it out so sometimes takes a few days to come through!

 

[Amy_22]

Can anyone remember how many questions are in the WG test? I note I have 30 minutes to complete the test. Also, is the test similar to the free practice tests online?

Thanks!

 

[kmax301]

Can anyone remember how many questions are in the WG test? I note I have 30 minutes to complete the test. Also, is the test similar to the free practice tests online?

Thanks!

Hey! Yes, the test was really similar. I'd say there were around 25-30 questions.

 

[Jooooopp7]

Hey - you have to email grad rec asking for a copy, they don't automatically send it. I requested mine in the morning and received it later that day, so they are quite quick!

heya, could I ask what email you sent the request to? I've gotten emails from Charlotte Maurice, would it just be okay do you think to email her directly or is there a more general grad rec email? thanks!!

 

[Bugsy Malone]

heya, could I ask what email you sent the request to? I've gotten emails from Charlotte Maurice, would it just be okay do you think to email her directly or is there a more general grad rec email? thanks!!

Hey - yes I emailed Charlotte

 

[Vacationschemeapps]

Did anyone hear back on direct TC?

 

[LawStudentTC]

Did anyone hear back on direct TC?

Radio silence since I received the WG. Going crazy waiting!