Linklaters 2019/20 Application

Alice G

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100%, the rejections over the years post VS’ and (with me) not graduating with a TC when so many of my university cohort had them lined up was so disheartening and made me feel like it was never going to happen at times, but feel like I can definitely stand by the cliche that it really is the one you get that’s thousands of times more important than the rejections (and there were truly a lot!) Congratulations on yours, I know it’s probably not so recent but clearly you had to persevere a lot to get there! Just excited to have it in writing soon!
That’s so kind of you thank you :) I like to think we’ve built good resilience for when actually at our respective firms- always try to see the positives :) it won’t be too long I’m sure- so exciting!! Hope you’ve had a great weekend to celebrate :)
 

JayB

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Incredibly unexpectedly I was phoned on Friday afternoon to say they were offering me a TC. Still haven’t processed it as have been applying for a few years and had been on two VS’s for other firms before and was rejected at the end of the schemes due to lack of confidence in the final interviews, so just didn’t expect this to happen at all but obviously incredibly grateful and just thrilled really!! I didn’t want to say initially as the purpose of my post was for reassurance regarding timelines! But yeah it really hasn’t sunk in yet! Keep thinking I must have imagined it!
Oh I’m really sorry to push you into saying that. But massive massive congratulations!! You’ve come along way, and absolutely deserve it mate!!!☺️☺️
 

Daniel Boden

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  • Sep 6, 2018
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    Incredibly unexpectedly I was phoned on Friday afternoon to say they were offering me a TC. Still haven’t processed it as have been applying for a few years and had been on two VS’s for other firms before and was rejected at the end of the schemes due to lack of confidence in the final interviews, so just didn’t expect this to happen at all but obviously incredibly grateful and just thrilled really!! I didn’t want to say initially as the purpose of my post was for reassurance regarding timelines! But yeah it really hasn’t sunk in yet! Keep thinking I must have imagined it!
    Huge congrats! That's absolutely brilliant news - hope you were able to celebrate this weekend :D
     

    JoNo

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    Jan 28, 2019
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    Incredibly unexpectedly I was phoned on Friday afternoon to say they were offering me a TC. Still haven’t processed it as have been applying for a few years and had been on two VS’s for other firms before and was rejected at the end of the schemes due to lack of confidence in the final interviews, so just didn’t expect this to happen at all but obviously incredibly grateful and just thrilled really!! I didn’t want to say initially as the purpose of my post was for reassurance regarding timelines! But yeah it really hasn’t sunk in yet! Keep thinking I must have imagined it!
    Well done!! Amazing firm!! ☺️
     

    0603

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    Dec 15, 2018
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    Hi all! Here’s the timeline from my Linklaters application this year -

    Initial application - October 12th
    Assessment (CAPP/WG) - October 16th
    Under Review Email - October 20th
    Assessment Day Invitation - January 20th
    Assessment Centre Q&A - January 22nd
    Assessment Centre - January 28th

    Fingers crossed for the rest of you still waiting!!
    Hi firstly congratulations!!
    Also how did you see your percentile on your portal?
    Please can you also share an insight into the AC? And if you have any tips from your experience. :)
     

    KB2106

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    Feb 3, 2021
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    Hi! I've been invited for a links AC for the summer vs! I applied early October so definitely thought it was going to be a rejection! I have a couple of questions if anyone is able to answer please? Links said they were doing an assessment centre q&a but I haven't received an invite for one? Also how many people generally get onto vacation schemes and how does this translate into training contract places? Any tips would also be appreciated on the AC as it is my first one! :)
     

    Chloe L

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    Hi! I've been invited for a links AC for the summer vs! I applied early October so definitely thought it was going to be a rejection! I have a couple of questions if anyone is able to answer please? Links said they were doing an assessment centre q&a but I haven't received an invite for one? Also how many people generally get onto vacation schemes and how does this translate into training contract places? Any tips would also be appreciated on the AC as it is my first one! :)
    Huge congrats! The wait is painful!!!
     

    cryingoverTCs

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    Would anyone who's gotten an AC mind sharing what percentile they got for WG? I only got 49th percentile so Im assuming i'll get a PFO!
    I haven't got an AC yet, but I really don't think it matters, because I've heard of people with very low WG percentiles, whereas I got like the 95th percentile last year and still got rejected
    I think they place greater weight on the Capp results
     
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    ab1147

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    Jan 21, 2021
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    I haven't got an AC yet, but I really don't think it matters, because I've heard of people with very low WG percentiles, whereas I got like the 95th percentile last year and still got rejected
    I think they place greater weight on the Capp results
    oh wow, thats super interesting to know thanks! its a mystery how firms choose people based on the capp results!
     

    KB2106

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    Would anyone who's gotten an AC mind sharing what percentile they got for WG? I only got 49th percentile so Im assuming i'll get a PFO!
    Hi! I actually got 59% percentile for my WG so thought I had also got a PFO! In my assessment I got highest attributes of motivation and working with others. My lowest attribute was leadership preferences!
     
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    bibss

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    Hi! I've been invited for a links AC for the summer vs! I applied early October so definitely thought it was going to be a rejection! I have a couple of questions if anyone is able to answer please? Links said they were doing an assessment centre q&a but I haven't received an invite for one? Also how many people generally get onto vacation schemes and how does this translate into training contract places? Any tips would also be appreciated on the AC as it is my first one! :)
    Congrats!! This is definitely giving me some hope. Did you receive the invite today? Best of luck with your AC!! We're rooting for you 🥰
     

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