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)?
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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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.
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!
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Debevoise are clear not to reapply if you have had a previous AC
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.
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.
After interviewing or or after app? They seem to invite to interviews in batches I think (though I could be wrong!).
Just thought i'd come on here to vent and hopefully help others who might be feeling the same. Currently feeling very stressed and disheartened by the amount of rejections I have received. It is my second application cycle and it feels as though I am never going to get anything and I don't know where my applications are going wrong. I did manage to get two ACs last application cycle, but haven't yet had such luck this time around which makes me feel as though I am taking steps backwards instead of forwards. How have other people managed to keep going and remain hopeful something will work out eventually?
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.
Also, their policy not to provide feedback after vacation schemes is wild imo
Not surprised their graduate recruitment were pretty rude at my university law fair.
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