Gibson Dunn or Winston & Strawn? Last VS apps I’ve got pending. Expecting rejections for both of them.
Anyone still waiting on GD - I'm doing their second stage interview this Friday, and they have said it is the last AC they are running for this cycle (for the vac scheme at least). There is a waiting list for this AC if anyone invited can't do it, so I am also guessing it is fullGibson Dunn or Winston & Strawn? Last VS apps I’ve got pending. Expecting rejections for both of them.
further to this, is there any links to which direct TC's are still open this cycle?nrf pfo post ac. recieved this morning via email. last app for me of this cycle as well.
gutted as I loved the firm as I prepped for the AC.
I would try to wait until Wednesday afternoon before following up if you haven't heard back by then. Giving the firm at least 2 working days after their original deadline is generally polite and helps to just balance out any risk of them just being slightly behind schedule.I attended the Burges AC on March 6th, they emailed to say that they hoped to contact us with updates on the outcome by this past Friday. It is Monday and I haven't heard back, but someone I know who also was at the same AC told me they called him with an offer on Wednesday. But he also knows someone else from the AC that they contacted with a pfo... waiting on pins and needles but is it too soon to send a follow up? I am hoping that maybe it is taking a bit longer because I am a 'maybe' or will be put on the reserve list?
Anyone have any insight or have experienced this before?
It’s completely understandable to feel anxious waiting for an update, especially after hearing that some people have received responses. However, it’s quite common for firms to stagger their communications after an assessment centre for a number of reasons. Sometimes, timelines shift slightly due to scheduling or internal processes taking longer than expected, particularly around weekends. In other cases, they may be working through different categories of candidates, which can naturally result in a delay if they are still finalising outcomes. Since their original timeline only passed on Friday and it is still early in the week, it might be worth waiting a while before following up.I attended the Burges AC on March 6th, they emailed to say that they hoped to contact us with updates on the outcome by this past Friday. It is Monday and I haven't heard back, but someone I know who also was at the same AC told me they called him with an offer on Wednesday. But he also knows someone else from the AC that they contacted with a pfo... waiting on pins and needles but is it too soon to send a follow up? I am hoping that maybe it is taking a bit longer because I am a 'maybe' or will be put on the reserve list?
Anyone have any insight or have experienced this before?
Gibson Dunn or Winston & Strawn? Last VS apps I’ve got pending. Expecting rejections for both of them.
further to this, is there any links to which direct TC's are still open this cycle?
W&S TC intake is tiny anyway. Wasn’t expecting G&D VS now really. Focus is just TCs going forward.W&S I haven't heard about, but GD sent me a PFO last Thursday (complete with generic application advice with a typo in it), so maybe login to allhires to be sure your PFO didn't get spam filtered or something.
It doesn’t have to be entirely commercial-driven. It’s easy to feel that way because you’re applying to commercial law firms, but the question is just as much about what genuinely excites you about the role of a solicitor. Naturally, it helps to show that you understand the client-focused nature of the work and the fact that you are advising businesses, helping them manage risk, and navigate legal issues. However, that doesn’t mean your answer has to revolve solely around an interest in markets or corporate strategy. You can absolutely talk about what draws you in personally, whether that is solving complex problems, working collaboratively with different teams, or learning continuously as industries evolve. Some people are also genuinely interested in the legal research and drafting side or enjoy being in a role where their advice directly shapes client decisions.For questions like 'what aspects of the solicitor role do you find most interesting', should a lot of the focus be on commercial-driven interests?
Sorry if I’m getting a bit annoying (just a bit anxious), have NRF given out summer vac scheme offers yet.
Also how do I gauge if I did well in my AC or not - it was my first ever one. Never done an hour long interview before in my life.
For questions like 'what aspects of the solicitor role do you find most interesting', should a lot of the focus be on commercial-driven interests?
If a 'cover letter' is just one question on an application form, alongside other standard questions (e.g. 'What's your proudest achievement'), do you still need to structure it with 'Dear Graduate Recruitment', and introduce yourself? It isnt as a document but just in an answer field
When answering “What are you looking for from your Training Contract?” I think the strongest responses blend both - starting with what you are genuinely looking for in a training contract generally and then naturally connecting that to why the specific firm fits what you are looking for so well. This shows that you have clear independent reasoning behind your goals, rather than tailoring your answer only because you are applying to that firm.Hi @Jessica Booker
When answering this question, What are you looking for from your Training Contract? would you draw upon firm specific aspects which align with the firm's training structure or discuss more generally what you are expecting from your training contract at any firm?
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Does anyone have any advice on how to prepare for the bclp ac? I have one coming up soon and I'm really worried as its my first ever AC. I'd really appreciate any insights and tips!!