Linklaters 2019/20 Application

[Ratish S]

Rejected post-AC today.
Did really good in the GR interview, good in the exercise-based assessment, and bad in the Partner interview sadly .

 

[Brandon93]

Anyone heard back regarding the Direct TC?

 

[ComplianceChange]

Literally heard 0 after submitting app

 

[thelegalsieve]

Rejected post-app!

 

[NourJ]

For those who heard back post-AC, how long did you wait until you heard back?

 

[Camilla]

For those who heard back post-AC, how long did you wait until you heard back?

Next day 4pm

 

[Ratish S]

One week for my negative outcome, someone else from the AC heard back positively after six days

For those who heard back post-AC, how long did you wait until you heard back?

 

[Holly]

Literally heard 0 after submitting app

Have you heard back? Good news if not! I received a post app rejection on Monday

 

[Saksham Malik]

Hi all

I was wondering if anybody has completed the Linklaters "Capp Online Assessment" and could shed any light on what it actually entails as the info the firm provides doesn't seem to give too much away. It seems that its trying to test quite a few different attributes so I am wondering if its similar to HSF's assessment which had SJT and critical reasoning questions in the same test.

I'd really appreciate any info anybody has on this as I'm a bit apprehensive to go into it blind.

Thanks in advance for any help

Hi all. Can someone give a more detailed overview of what the Capp online assessment entails?

Also, do all applicants need to give the Watson Glaser or only those who clear the Capp online assessment are invited to give it?

 

[NourJ]

Hi all. Can someone give a more detailed overview of what the Capp online assessment entails?

Also, do all applicants need to give the Watson Glaser or only those who clear the Capp online assessment are invited to give it?

The Capp assessment consists of 7 different modules each based on a different "deal/situation". Its an SJT: you basically are given a scenario with different options and you have to rank what you would do (e.g. your friend is struggling with a task but ur given a new task by ur principal, would u help the friend, tell them u cant and focus on the task etc.). There are also more general questions about the type of person that you are (E.g. do it perfectly but miss the deadline vs. submit with mistakes but meet the deadline) and you basically answer these questions using a slide bar. There is no time-limit and no way to prepare for this: its literally based on who you are but bear in mind the AGILE framework to make sure that your answers align with LL's "expectations".

As for the WG everyone has to pass it and you can request your results after having passed it. Let me know if you have any more questions!

 

[Saksham Malik]

The Capp assessment consists of 7 different modules each based on a different "deal/situation". Its an SJT: you basically are given a scenario with different options and you have to rank what you would do (e.g. your friend is struggling with a task but ur given a new task by ur principal, would u help the friend, tell them u cant and focus on the task etc.). There are also more general questions about the type of person that you are (E.g. do it perfectly but miss the deadline vs. submit with mistakes but meet the deadline) and you basically answer these questions using a slide bar. There is no time-limit and no way to prepare for this: its literally based on who you are but bear in mind the AGILE framework to make sure that your answers align with LL's "expectations".

As for the WG everyone has to pass it and you can request your results after having passed it. Let me know if you have any more questions!

Thank you so much! This is extremely helpful. Could you please also tell me what is the best way to prepare for the Watson Glaser? Specifically:

a. Which websites have the most useful free practice tests available? Ideally, I would prefer tests that are on the same level as a training contract Watson Glaser assessment.
b. Are paid online tests worth it? I personally find the prices a bit too steep, since I will be paying in INR.
c. What websites would you recommend for paid practice tests? Keeping in mind value for money, duration of subscription, difficulty level of the tests.
d. How many practice tests should you give or how many days should you ideally prepare for before writing the assessment?

I would really appreciate further help with this. Thanks again!

 

[NourJ]

Thank you so much! This is extremely helpful. Could you please also tell me what is the best way to prepare for the Watson Glaser? Specifically:

a. Which websites have the most useful free practice tests available? Ideally, I would prefer tests that are on the same level as a training contract Watson Glaser assessment.
b. Are paid online tests worth it? I personally find the prices a bit too steep, since I will be paying in INR.
c. What websites would you recommend for paid practice tests? Keeping in mind value for money, duration of subscription, difficulty level of the tests.
d. How many practice tests should you give or how many days should you ideally prepare for before writing the assessment?

I would really appreciate further help with this. Thanks again!

So to practice the WG I did not get the paid practice tests. I only used the free resources available online, I googled "Free WG practice" and just practised from every link I can find. I eventually got 77% on the official one with LL. I think the key is to understand the reasoning. its not really about making 50 different tests but to understand how the answer was reached. Once you understand the reasoning the rest is easy.

People usually recommend the practice offered by assessmentday: https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/watson-glaser-critical-thinking.htm

The WG of LL was very similar to the one of CC. So if you're applying to both firms, the WG test will even have some overlapping questions. So one of your applications can be a practice for the other.

Hope this helps!

 

[Saksham Malik]

So to practice the WG I did not get the paid practice tests. I only used the free resources available online, I googled "Free WG practice" and just practised from every link I can find. I eventually got 77% on the official one with LL. I think the key is to understand the reasoning. its not really about making 50 different tests but to understand how the answer was reached. Once you understand the reasoning the rest is easy.

People usually recommend the practice offered by assessmentday: https://www.assessmentday.co.uk/watson-glaser-critical-thinking.htm

The WG of LL was very similar to the one of CC. So if you're applying to both firms, the WG test will even have some overlapping questions. So one of your applications can be a practice for the other.

Hope this helps!

That makes a lot of sense. Thank you again. Did 77 per cent allow you to clear the LL test? Sounds good enough to be honest.

 

[NourJ]

That makes a lot of sense. Thank you again. Did 77 per cent allow you to clear the LL test? Sounds good enough to be honest.

Yes, it did! I'm set to start their summer vac scheme at the end of June. So if you have any other questions about LL let me know I'd be more than happy to help!

I forgot to answer that part of the qs: I practised for 3 days before I took the test (I didn't have the time to practice more) and I took both the CC and LL tests at the same time and was successful on both. The first practice I did I got 63% if I remember correctly and then I practised until my score improved to 80% before taking the official tests

 

[M&ALawyer]

Just like to add that getting a good/bad score on the Watson Glaser for Linklaters is not the be-all and end-all of the process.

On a personal note, when I applied to Linklaters summer vac scheme, I was in the 91st percentile for the WG Test – and did not get through to AC. As a result, I presume they place quite a lot of weight on the Capp assessment/application form.

Best of luck to everyone.

 

[FutureCity]

Just like to add that getting a good/bad score on the Watson Glaser for Linklaters is not the be-all and end-all of the process.

On a personal note, when I applied to Linklaters summer vac scheme, I was in the 91st percentile for the WG Test – and did not get through to AC. As a result, I presume they place quite a lot of weight on the Capp assessment/application form.

Best of luck to everyone.

Just a note. WG is just a pass fail thing. A 70% is fine, anything above that doesn’t make a difference.

 

[JayB]

Just a note. WG is just a pass fail thing. A 70% is fine, anything above that doesn’t make a difference.

What is the pass mark? 70%

 

[Jessica Booker]

What is the pass mark? 70%

Unlikely to be that high.

Also, it isn’t a percentage, it will be a percentile.

 

[TTD20]

Hi all, I just started to fill out their application and I am only allowed to put in three job descriptions / work experience. Does anyone know if they limit it to three only (or if my computer is playing up and not loading the rest)? Thanks!

 

[hktr]

Hi all, I just started to fill out their application and I am only allowed to put in three job descriptions / work experience. Does anyone know if they limit it to three only (or if my computer is playing up and not loading the rest)? Thanks!

Yes, it's limited to three. Just pick your three most relevant pieces of work experience!