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Law Firm Milkrounds 2019

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  • #152
    Coffeelover13
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Coffeelover13


    My A&L interview was very much based on experience too - it's a very personal interview so the questions are based on your past internships and work experiences, rather than learning off specific competency quesions that everyone would have learned. Also, it goes without saying, but I think having a good opening is very good since it's a blind interview and it essentially sets the tone (and what you're open to being asked questions about) for the reamainder of the interview.


  • #153
    rightytighty
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭rightytighty


    Coffeelover13 wrote: »
    My A&L interview was very much based on experience too - it's a very personal interview so the questions are based on your past internships and work experiences, rather than learning off specific competency quesions that everyone would have learned. Also, it goes without saying, but I think having a good opening is very good since it's a blind interview and it essentially sets the tone (and what you're open to being asked questions about) for the reamainder of the interview.

    Mine too, I basically set out my experience in the first question which set the tone for the rest of it.


  • #154
    rightytighty
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭rightytighty


    T.Chunter164 wrote: »
    AMOSS are particularly bad with replies. I interviewed with them previously, if you don’t hear within 3 weeks of closing date of applications, cross them off.

    So has anyone heard from them this time around?


  • #155
    lawconverter
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭lawconverter


    When did RDJ come out ? Didn’t even receive a PFO


  • #156
    T.Chunter164
    Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭T.Chunter164


    Anyone know of A&L will be giving rejections after interview before 29th or will it come on 29th along with offers?


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  • #157
    rightytighty
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭rightytighty


    T.Chunter164 wrote: »
    Anyone know of A&L will be giving rejections after interview before 29th or will it come on 29th along with offers?

    I was told the 29th for both


  • #158
    roseyp123
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭roseyp123


    Matheson interview emails out


  • #159
    amusicalfrog
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭amusicalfrog


    roseyp123 wrote: »
    Matheson interview emails out

    same


  • #160
    feliznavidab
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭feliznavidab


    Anyone have any experience with the Matheson interview process?

    The email is fairly sparse on details so just wondering does anyone else have info/tips?


  • #161
    amusicalfrog
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭amusicalfrog


    Also does anybody know if you can access your matheson application now? I did all of my applications in a 3-hour binge and i have no recollection of what i said in that one specifically and i wouldn't mind looking over it before the interview


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  • #162
    lawgrad15
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭lawgrad15


    feliznavidab wrote: »
    Anyone have any experience with the Matheson interview process?

    The email is fairly sparse on details so just wondering does anyone else have info/tips?

    From memory there were two rounds of interviews. First round was an interview with two partners and was a typical interview e.g. tell me about yourself, why Matheson etc.

    Second round consisted of two interviews with two different partners for each interview. Both interviews were relatively similar to the first interview.

    Process may have changed this year so maybe ask what HR what the situation is. Good luck with it!


  • #163
    Paraeagle
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭Paraeagle


    Be keen to hear what other people thought of the MHC interviews? I felt there were a fair few curveballs thrown in


  • #164
    rightytighty
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭rightytighty


    Paraeagle wrote: »
    Be keen to hear what other people thought of the MHC interviews? I felt there were a fair few curveballs thrown in

    What sort? Mine was ok, generally about my experience with a commercial competency question at the end


  • #165
    Paraeagle
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭Paraeagle


    rightytighty wrote: »
    What sort? Mine was ok, generally about my experience with a commercial competency question at the end

    Mine was less experience and more competency/scenario based which I hadn’t been expecting. I can never gauge how well/poor I’ve performed in them! Forgot to ask when they would be making offers- do you know?


  • #166
    rightytighty
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭rightytighty


    Paraeagle wrote: »
    Mine was less experience and more competency/scenario based which I hadn’t been expecting. I can never gauge how well/poor I’ve performed in them! Forgot to ask when they would be making offers- do you know?

    They’ll be in touch next week!


  • #167
    FE!student
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭FE!student


    Does anyone have experience of interviewing with McCanns?


  • #168
    adunne10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭adunne10


    amusicalfrog wrote: »
    Also does anybody know if you can access your matheson application now? I did all of my applications in a 3-hour binge and i have no recollection of what i said in that one specifically and i wouldn't mind looking over it before the interview

    Any update on this? I can’t seem to access my application either


  • #169
    adunne10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭adunne10


    lawconverter wrote: »
    When did RDJ come out ? Didn’t even receive a PFO

    They contacted me to say they’d be in touch after I received my final FE1 results


  • #170
    MrAlex123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭MrAlex123


    Would appreciate any advice / details of what the McCann interviews entail!


  • #171
    rightytighty
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭rightytighty


    Has anyone had their Hayes interview?


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  • #172
    StargirlLaw
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭StargirlLaw


    Anyone heard from DE about an offer? How long do they usually take?


  • #173
    MrAlex123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭MrAlex123


    T.Chunter164 wrote: »
    Did anyone else find A&l didn’t really ask questions about experience? Mine were more personal based?

    Got me a little worried.

    What was even more worrying is I wasn’t asked “Why A&L”. Has anyone else experienced this ? In any of my other interviews I was always asked “Why choose this firm?”

    That is a little odd. My entire interview was heavily based on probing questions relating to work experience, with the "why A&L" question spinning off into a fairly substantial discussion on the wider activities of the firm.

    Did they just not follow up on any of your past experiences from your intro?

    I wouldn't worry too much though, the 'blind' structure of the interview gives partners a wider scope to explore avenues which they feel are best suited to particular candidates.


  • #174
    Paraeagle
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭Paraeagle


    StargirlLaw wrote: »
    Anyone heard from DE about an offer? How long do they usually take?

    They had some more interviews today so said they would be in touch midweek!


  • #175
    rightytighty
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭rightytighty


    Are Matheson only interviewing Friday?


  • #176
    lawgrad15
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭lawgrad15


    StargirlLaw wrote: »
    Anyone heard from DE about an offer? How long do they usually take?

    Got a PFO from them this morning


  • #177
    rightytighty
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭rightytighty


    Yeah just received a first round interview PFO. A&L follow-up email stopped my heart as well haha


  • #178
    MrAlex123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭MrAlex123


    lawgrad15 wrote: »
    Got a PFO from them this morning

    First or second round PFO if you mind me asking?


  • #179
    lawgrad15
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭lawgrad15


    MrAlex123 wrote: »
    First or second round PFO if you mind me asking?

    First round


  • #180
    T.Chunter164
    Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭T.Chunter164


    rightytighty wrote: »
    Yeah just received a first round interview PFO. A&L follow-up email stopped my heart as well haha


    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?


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  • #181
    Daly29
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭Daly29


    rightytighty wrote: »
    Yeah just received a first round interview PFO. A&L follow-up email stopped my heart as well haha

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


  • #182
    rightytighty
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭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!


  • #183
    Daly29
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭Daly29


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


  • #184
    jus_me
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 319 ✭✭jus_me


    anyone already interview with Hayes?


  • #185
    starfishxxo
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭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?


  • #186
    Paraeagle
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭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 :)


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  • #187
    Daly29
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭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.


  • #188
    T.Chunter164
    Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭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.


  • #189
    Daly29
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭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.


  • #190
    roseyp123
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭roseyp123


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


  • #191
    starfishxxo
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭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.


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  • #192
    rightytighty
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭rightytighty


    MHC are calling


  • #193
    Coleman101
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭Coleman101


    Anyone hear anything from HOMS?


  • #194
    Paraeagle
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭Paraeagle


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


  • #195
    rightytighty
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭rightytighty


    Has anyone had their Hayes interview today?


  • #196
    Daly29
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭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!


  • #197
    Daly29
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭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


  • #198
    LegallyBlonde2
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭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


  • #199
    Legalmate
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭Legalmate


    Anyone hear from Arthur Cox?


  • #200
    Coleman101
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭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


  • #201
    amusicalfrog
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭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.


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