Massive congratulations, you must be so happy!! Though there goes another firm that I held out hope for 😂HL WVS offer!!
me too lol ive got nothing since my watson glacier? could they be considering us for spinrg/ summer?Massive congratulations, you must be so happy!! Though there goes another firm that I held out hope for 😂
Unlike others, I don't think it's ridiculous. In a way it helps to cut down the numbers and it is understandable to give other people a chance. I don't think I have a chance with Latham & Watkins for that reason. To put it another way, anyone know any firms that DO reinterview people and has anyone been reinterviewed by a firm (successfully)?some firms won't interview candidates twice
Yesss!Were your two questions basically the same but worded slightly differently?
Congrats.HL WVS offer!!
I understand it too, in terms of giving others a chance. But even over the course of a mere year, someone can become such a different and more qualified candidate. A lot of firms tend to overlook that. No one is always perfect 100% of the time in this career. That should be reflected in the application process. I really believe that re-interviewing shouldn’t be seen as a bad thing, like many firms clearly seem to think it is.Unlike others, I don't think it's ridiculous. In a way it helps to cut down the numbers and it is understandable to give other people a chance. I don't think I have a chance with Latham & Watkins for that reason. To put it another way, anyone know any firms that DO reinterview people and has anyone been reinterviewed by a firm (successfully)?
Debevoise are clear not to reapply if you have had a previous ACI’m increasingly finding that most US firms, in particular, won’t re-interview. And that’s even with some of the firms that explicitly say they on their website that they‘re happy with us reapplying.
It’s ridiculous, as it’s a waste of time for us even applying. At least Jones Day are honest about it. About the only firm out there that is
Applied the second day apps opened, had the AC this week and got offer this morning!Congrats.
Could you walk us through your application timeline?
Amazing. Well done. Enjoy your time there.Applied the second day apps opened, had the AC this week and got offer this morning!
White & Case definitely does. Someone was rejected twice and finally got the TC offer the 3rd time round.Unlike others, I don't think it's ridiculous. In a way it helps to cut down the numbers and it is understandable to give other people a chance. I don't think I have a chance with Latham & Watkins for that reason. To put it another way, anyone know any firms that DO reinterview people and has anyone been reinterviewed by a firm (successfully)?
Move on qualification I would say. I feel the same way and when you're 20/21 you're applying thinking that you have to get something before graduating, and so you end up burning bridges with firms because you don't know what you don't know and you don't come over well first time. I feel this way about Cleary Gottlieb where I reached the AC in 2018. That was almost seven years ago when I was in second year, but I'm pretty sure they would never interview me again. Similarly, I don't know how people pull this off at 19 or 20. I will be 31 before I qualify. People say some firms prefer mature candidates and value transferable skills from career changers - I for one don't see it. You hardly ever meet career changers at open days or during Vac Schemes. Firms just seem to want young people who can get it right first time. I guess if you can have someone like that, then why not prioritise them?I understand it too, in terms of giving others a chance. But even over the course of a mere year, someone can become such a different and more qualified candidate. A lot of firms tend to overlook that. No one is always perfect 100% of the time in this career. That should be reflected in the application process. I really don’t think re-interviewing should be seen as a bad thing, like many firms clearly seem to think it is.
Especially as some interviews are only 30 mins long. How on earth can you reject someone for the rest of eternity based on a 30 minute meeting!
After interviewing or or after app? They seem to invite to interviews in batches I think (though I could be wrong!).Is anyone still waiting on Sidley WVS lol
Yeah but Slaughter and May pick solely on university and grades no matter how good your application is. That is worse than any test imo. As someone who goes to a top ranked university with good grades I most definitely have the potential to apply to there yet refuse.Move on qualification I would say. I feel the same way and when you're 20/21 you're applying thinking that you have to get something before graduating, and so you end up burning bridges with firms because you don't know what you don't know and you don't come over well first time. I feel this way about Cleary Gottlieb where I reached the AC in 2018. That was almost seven years ago when I was in second year, but I'm pretty sure they would never interview me again. Similarly, I don't know how people pull this off at 19 or 20. I will be 31 before I qualify. People say some firms prefer mature candidates and value transferable skills from career changers - I for one don't see it. You hardly ever meet career changers at open days or during Vac Schemes. Firms just seem to want young people who can get it right first time. I guess if you can have someone like that, then why not prioritise them?
I would say the same about the Watson Glaser - what does one test tell you about someone's potential? I actually really respect White & Case for not using any psychometric tests - same for firms like Slaughter and May and Travers Smith.
Look at you!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Applied the second day apps opened, had the AC this week and got offer this morning!
Also, their policy not to provide feedback after vacation schemes is wild imoDebevoise are clear not to reapply if you have had a previous AC