The Pupillage Interview/Acceptance/Rejection Thread 2016

Was this by any chance in a phone call from a withheld number on 4th Jan?

Sorry to be specific but I had a voicemail from a female that cut out before the necessary information was left. I never bothered looking into it at the time as I thought if it was important they'd call back or email.

Thanks!

I hope your interview went well today. Out of interest, how did you find it in terms of the length of the problem and the interviewers' attitudes/types of questions?

I really enjoyed it, one of my favourites so far! The interviewers seemed lovely and relaxed, and as if they really wanted to see the best of you. In terms of preparation the problem was fine and I think I saw most/all points raised, but I didn't get a chance to say it all, so I reckon it would have been better were the interview half an hour. But the questions that they posed were gentle hypotheticals, not intimidating attacks; for such an esteemed set, I thought it felt quite forgiving. That said, I may not say the same thing when I hear back - best of luck for tomorrow!

On another note, Gray's Inn Tax rejections in the post (dated 8th Feb, postmarked yesterday).

Got one too - despite withdrawing my application. I suppose they didn't want me to get off so lightly

To condense and simplify this, can we confirm: 1) whether some have received replies from Legis Chambers and 2) if so, have first round interviews taken place?

Wilberforce 2nd round invites coming out by phone

Congrats!

Thank you! Really happy about this one, now here's hoping I don't mess it up

Anyone heard from Pump Court Tax yet post-1st round?

Wilberforce 2nd round invites coming out by phone

Yeah there are 2nd round invitations out there - 8 hr written exercise!!

Yeah there are 2nd round invitations out there - 8 hr written exercise!!

Fairly glad I won't be doing that to be honest!

You got a response

On another note, New Square second rounds are out.

Hi All,

I wondered if I could have your opinion on something? It seems that I will be out of the country undertaking an internship this year when the Gateway season is in full-flow (May - August). It would be very unlikely that I would have the means or opportunity to fly back for any interviews (if I were to get any!), however I feel like completely ignoring an entire Gateway season could be potentially foolish. I wondered if people had an opinion on potential options: a) I apply to a limited, but targeted, number of sets - so if I do get any interviews I should seriously consider the travel; b) I apply to 12 as I would normally, knowing full-well that I may have to decline an interview if I receive one; or c) do not apply at all. I think it would be good practice re written applications, but don't want to inadvertently harm my chances with a set if I have to decline (or bankrupt myself by flying back!).

In relation to option b) do you think a Chambers would know/remember if I declined an interview one year, only to re-apply the next?

Any input would be welcome.