any news from AG post London critical thinking test?
Strange, I never got that email. Looks like im so irrelevant to S&C that they cant even be bothered to put my application on hold or even rej me lolI think this is the acknowledgment email, the holding email reads something like this:
"The Recruitment Committee has now reviewed your application and for the short term, we would like to place your application on hold. We will consider your application further towards the application deadline, 12 January 2024, at which time we will advise you as to whether or not you have been shortlisted for interview.
Again, may I thank you for your continued interest in Sullivan & Cromwell; we look forward to being in contact with you soon."
I wouldn't overthink it - could be as simple as an admin issue or someone sending out their batch but someone else being off or busy with something elseStrange, I never got that email. Looks like im so irrelevant to S&C that they cant even be bothered to put my application on hold or even rej me lol
If you've already got a VS then you're doing something right. Some people are on their 3rd+ cycle and still haven't even got a VS. Congrats!Non-law applying to VSs for the first time. I've sent off 20 applications and secured 1 VS, 7 rejections so far. Have I sent off enough applications?
Nice congrats on your offer, where was it from? 20 is good number id sayNon-law applying to VSs for the first time. I've sent off 20 applications and secured 1 VS, 7 rejections so far. Have I sent off enough applications?
Who is your VS offer from? That is good - solid TC chance there.Non-law applying to VSs for the first time. I've sent off 20 applications and secured 1 VS, 7 rejections so far. Have I sent off enough applications?
You've got a VS already and you have yet to hear from 13, so I'd say you're absolutely fine. I know most people apply to around 10Non-law applying to VSs for the first time. I've sent off 20 applications and secured 1 VS, 7 rejections so far. Have I sent off enough applications?
I think you can but if you are worried about repetition, I would personally try to find another example as good as the one you are thinking of and go with that one to be safe than sorry. I struggled with finding good examples too when I was applying and I often wanted to use the same experiences as examples but trying to find new examples is great even for you as it allows to reflect on your journey and your true motivation to become a commercial solicitor. Having said that, I personally do not believe that using the same example will hinder your chances of success!Can I use an example from my work experience which I wrote on my application form to answer a question that might come up during VI along the lines of ‘Describe a time when you needed to develop an unconventional approach to solve an existing problem.’ I’m worried this could lead to repetition. @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre thoughts?
sameeee. I got to the VI last year but I applied earlier, so either I applied too late or my application wasn't the best this year (not sure how as my one last year was littered with errors and wasn't as specific). Either way we moveeeeeeeDentons rejection post app applied deadline.
It's a numbers game. There's no logic to any of this. Important not to overthink it.sameeee. I got to the VI last year but I applied earlier, so either I applied too late or my application wasn't the best this year (not sure how as my one last year was littered with errors and wasn't as specific). Either way we moveeeeeee
Yes, of course! However, I do not have my feedback report just yet. They confirmed that they have my score but I don't know how I didCan I pm you? Just want to ask how your test went!
They can see you. I was using a notebook and my calculator but I would show the camera, my notebook with my calculations before I moved to the next question so they don't assume I was cheating. After you complete the first half, I think you can leave.Those that have done the Reed Smith assessment, I was wondering if you knew whether they can see your screen ie if I wanted to make notes on word, can they see them? Also if I am using my phone as a calculator is that a problem? Finally, I was trying to work out if you can go in and out of the assessment as they say it doesn't need to be done in one sitting?
Do you have to do the test and then go straight into the VI, or can you do them separately?I just completed the Reed Smith assessment and got the feedback report which was better than I anticipated BUT for the first two questions in the VI my laptop was glitching. I realized it was because my laptop was full so i unplugged my laptop but I am worried that when they watch the first two back, it won't be clear enough. @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre