Law Firm Milkrounds 2019

rightytighty

T.Chunter164 wrote: »

Oh jesus, I was driving when I seen the notification and nearly lost control of the car. On the 29th I'm setting my phone on loud, if i get a call with (01) prefix I'll be delighted, if i hear an email, then chucking phone out the window.

On that topic, anyone know if Matheson will be one or two rounds this year?

I’m actually guessing it’ll just be one. They were the last to get back and the big 5 have all agreed to respond to candidates on the same day, the 29th. What day is your interview?

Daly29 wrote: »

What were A&L following up on if you don't mind me being nosey :-)

Just to say they’ll be in touch with outcome on the 29th!

Daly29

Ahh thanks! That will save me a minor heart attack if I see one too now :-)

jus_me

anyone already interview with Hayes?

starfishxxo

I sat my remaining Fe-1s in October but cant say I'm too confident in having passed them all. Is anyone else in the same boat and how are you addressing this in interviews?

Do training contracts tend to be dependent on passing them this sitting or is there such thing as deferring it?

Paraeagle

starfishxxo wrote: »

I sat my remaining Fe-1s in October but cant say I'm too confident in having passed them all. Is anyone else in the same boat and how are you addressing this in interviews?

Do training contracts tend to be dependent on passing them this sitting or is there such thing as deferring it?

A lot of them would be dependent on you having passed the FE1s but bear in mind, most offers will be for a Sept 2020 start, if not later. So you’ll have time to get at least one more sitting in if you’ve failed one or more

Daly29

I'm in the same boat, did 5 in October. I basically say that I'm confident I got them. My guess is that I'll be repeating 2 in March. Hoping to have secured something before/on Friday week when the results are out. Guessing places have different approaches. Pretty important to get them in March so you can start in September.

T.Chunter164

starfishxxo wrote: »

I sat my remaining Fe-1s in October but cant say I'm too confident in having passed them all. Is anyone else in the same boat and how are you addressing this in interviews?

Do training contracts tend to be dependent on passing them this sitting or is there such thing as deferring it?

I wouldn't be too worried about that, for Eversheds, they said if you weren't confident that you passed some of the FE1's, they wouldn't have a problem deferring for a year if you give HR a lot of notice.

Bear in mind though, if everyone could just defer their contract for a year, they'd be in a sticky situation. Also, other firms might have a different outlook on this.

Work your ass off to pass them, but don't panic if you need to defer for a year, the general consensus is that they are quite understanding about it.

Daly29

T.Chunter164 wrote: »

I wouldn't be too worried about that, for Eversheds, they said if you weren't confident that you passed some of the FE1's, they wouldn't have a problem deferring for a year if you give HR a lot of notice.

Bear in mind though, if everyone could just defer their contract for a year, they'd be in a sticky situation. Also, other firms might have a different outlook on this.

Work your ass off to pass them, but don't panic if you need to defer for a year, the general consensus is that they are quite understanding about it.

A&L have the same approach. There were 13 interns pending the FE1s in March. If they didn't get them they would get a paralegal role for a year. All 13 passed in March.

roseyp123

Anyone have any tips on what to prepare current affairs wise for a Matheson interview? V nervous

starfishxxo

Thanks, that definitely helps calm the nerves somewhat! Keeping the fingers crossed for the 29th

Paraeagle wrote: »

A lot of them would be dependent on you having passed the FE1s but bear in mind, most offers will be for a Sept 2020 start, if not later. So you’ll have time to get at least one more sitting in if you’ve failed one or more

Daly29 wrote: »

I'm in the same boat, did 5 in October. I basically say that I'm confident I got them. My guess is that I'll be repeating 2 in March. Hoping to have secured something before/on Friday week when the results are out. Guessing places have different approaches. Pretty important to get them in March so you can start in September.

rightytighty

MHC are calling

Coleman101

Anyone hear anything from HOMS?

Paraeagle

Does anyone know what the starting salary for MHC is (intern and trainee)?

rightytighty

Has anyone had their Hayes interview today?

Daly29

I did. Very traditional interview. Tell me about yourself. Asked about my experience mainly. Nice people. Receptive to answers even when I didn't think they were great answers. Good luck!

Daly29

RDJ still taking applications. I don't have my FE1s which is a prerequisite so not going to bother applying I don't think

LegallyBlonde2

Coleman101 wrote: »

Anyone hear anything from HOMS?

Nothing, don't know whether to take it as a sign or if they just haven't contacted people as of yet

Legalmate

Anyone hear from Arthur Cox?

Coleman101

LegallyBlonde2 wrote: »

Nothing, don't know whether to take it as a sign or if they just haven't contacted people as of yet

Yeah they will surely get back soon

amusicalfrog

Just had my McCann's interview. Such a lovely experience with two very genuine, nice people - not sure if that's just them being nice or if we vibed, but it was the first interview that met that elusive goal of just feeling like a normal conversation. The whole thing sold me on the firm in a big way.

Paraeagle

amusicalfrog wrote: »

Just had my McCann's interview. Such a lovely experience with two very genuine, nice people - not sure if that's just them being nice or if we vibed, but it was the first interview that met that elusive goal of just feeling like a normal conversation. The whole thing sold me on the firm in a big way.

Agreed- the best interview I’ve had so far (not in terms of my own performance but as interview processes go).

roseyp123

Anyone who has done the Matheson interview - any tips?

lawstudent2019

Did anyone hear back either way from DE after the second round interviews?

amusicalfrog

roseyp123 wrote: »

Anyone who has done the Matheson interview - any tips?

Just had mine there, they're super short compared to other interviews I found (they have a fairly strict 25-30 min limit). I wasn't asked anything like 'why corporate law'; 'why matheson', simply because they didn't have time to, cause I spoke quite extensively about my work experience and college experience. Not sure whether that's a negative/makes them think I'm not interested in corporate law, given that I didn't have a chance to tell them why I wanted to work in the commercial sphere. The two interviewers I had were super nice and friendly, made me feel very at ease and like McCann's was a very relaxed dynamic.

Oh, also, I had a current affairs Q organically came up as a result of my NGO work experience - not sure whether they ask one in every interview.

Paraeagle

lawstudent2019 wrote: »

Did anyone hear back either way from DE after the second round interviews?

I got an offer earlier in the week to be accepted by the end of today. I would say they are holding off on sending PFOs to second round interviewees until they have a confirmation of offers accepted. So there’s every chance more offers could be issued next week depending on the uptakes at COB today.

jus_me

anyone get a Hayes second round invite today so far ?

Coleman101

jus_me wrote: »

anyone get a Hayes second round invite today so far ?

Nothing yet

June0131

Anyone who interviewed with RDJ hear anything back yet?

rightytighty

Has anyone heard from Hayes?

jus_me

rightytighty wrote: »

Has anyone heard from Hayes?

Not yet seems nobody has ... maybe it will be Monday?