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Does anyone know if McCann interviews are one round or two? Can't seem to find any info about it on their website.

notabasicb

They only have one round of interviews.

Good Buddy

NoQuarter wrote: »

In and around 36k (top 5) for the duration of the apprenticeship, give or take a few k depending on the firm.

How much fully qualified could I expect ?

NoQuarter

Good Buddy wrote: »

How much fully qualified could I expect ?

50-55ish. Again, that's top 5 figures.

Good Buddy

NoQuarter wrote: »

50-55ish. Again, that's top 5 figures.

And how much does a partner get?

NoQuarter

Good Buddy wrote: »

And how much does a partner get?

Negotiable I'd imagine. Would also depend on whether they are equity partners or salaried partners.

I do like your optimism. :pac:

Good Buddy

NoQuarter wrote: »

Negotiable I'd imagine. Would also depend on whether they are equity partners or salaried partners.

I do like your optimism. :pac:

Say salaried partner.

NoQuarter

Good Buddy wrote: »

Say salaried partner.

As I said, it would be negotiable at that stage. Easily into 6 figures though.

IrishGuy92

Good Buddy wrote: »

What a decent starting salary these days one can expect ?

Maples are about €40k
McCanns are about €40k too
Matheson are €37.5k
Arthur Cox are €35k plus €5k for education (masters)

That's as much as I know!

notabasicb

I've heard A&L are around the 40K mark too (could be wrong though so please correct me).

Always thought it strange AC are kind of considered the top firm in town (really do not intend this to turn into 'which firm is the best' argument) and always rank lower in starting pay.

StartTheShow

I know some people might have asked already, but does anyone have any advice for WF?

Also best of luck to any who has AC or Matheson later this week

notabasicb

No dress code on McCann's presentation invite. I presume business formal?

Anyone with experience of McCann interviews willing to provide some insight re what to expect?

smeal

Anybody heard from Walkers?

dashdoll

Had WF today.

Not sure how it really went to be honest. Found it to be quite rushed as it was only about 20 mins. Was told at the outset it would only be about 20mins.

The partners that interviewed me had a list of commercial awareness qs from 1 to 12, asked me to pick a number and asked me that question...probably different with other interviewers.

Found myself kind of babbling a bit at times! :-/

lawstudent14

Philip Lee calling re. interviews today

sunshine and showers

Anyone done AC second round?

notabasicb

sunshine and showers wrote: »

Anyone done AC second round?

Not personally. From friends who have been successful in it I have heard it is very informal and friendly.

princesspirate

dashdoll wrote: »

Had WF today.

Not sure how it really went to be honest. Found it to be quite rushed as it was only about 20 mins. Was told at the outset it would only be about 20mins.

The partners that interviewed me had a list of commercial awareness qs from 1 to 12, asked me to pick a number and asked me that question...probably different with other interviewers.

Found myself kind of babbling a bit at times! :-/

How was it other than the commercial lucky dip?! That sounds awful.

notabasicb

princesspirate wrote: »

How was it other than the commercial lucky dip?! That sounds awful.

Haha 'Commercial lucky dip' - hilarious name but terrifying prospect!

princesspirate

notabasicb wrote: »

Haha 'Commercial lucky dip' - hilarious name but terrifying prospect!

Isn't it just! Good luck if you have it too, happy dipping!

galaxyfaraway

Did many people hear from Philip Lee? Think they might call tomorrow too?

dashdoll

galaxyfaraway wrote: »

Did many people hear from Philip Lee? Think they might call tomorrow too?

Heard nothing...and spent a few hours writing the commercial law issue piece....grrr.

Offside

Got an email from Hayes today, interview Friday week.

j80ezgvc3p92xu

WF was nice today, just a chat really (: way less pressure than the previous interview I had with a firm that shall not be named (:

princesspirate

Giuliana Shaggy Paprika wrote: »

WF was nice today, just a chat really (: way less pressure than the previous interview I had with a firm that shall not be named (:

Thanks for that. Did you have a similar experience regarding the commercial questions?

j80ezgvc3p92xu

Am no actually, I think we chatted a bit over time so they never had the chance.. wasn't my plan or anything but was lucky I suppose

sophiehatter

Anyone do AC second round? Was it ok?

StartTheShow

Thought WF was ok, but definitely hard to call as most people seemed to find it informal. At least we should find out soon enough.

Has anyone heard from Byrne Wallace yet with a PFO?

Does anyone have any experience with A&L?

OscarBN

StartTheShow wrote: »

Thought WF was ok, but definitely hard to call as most people seemed to find it informal. At least we should find out soon enough.

Has anyone heard from Byrne Wallace yet with a PFO?

Does anyone have any experience with A&L?

Interviewed with A&L last year, both partners were very friendly, overall it was a great experience. I would say brush up on commercial awareness/current affairs. I got maybe 3 or 4 pretty specific questions, and if I am honest I didn't know where to start with 1 in particular. If you find yourself in that situation.......do not try to blag. They will appreciate your honesty.
Best of luck

StartTheShow

OscarBN wrote: »

Interviewed with A&L last year, both partners were very friendly, overall it was a great experience. I would say brush up on commercial awareness/current affairs. I got maybe 3 or 4 pretty specific questions, and if I am honest I didn't know where to start with 1 in particular. If you find yourself in that situation.......do not try to blag. They will appreciate your honesty.
Best of luck

Thank you so much I'll keep reading the papers and the news so! When you say specific, can you give an example? Outside of that did it tend to be just competency based?

notabasicb

Do the A & L interviews have a problem question you have to answer on?

ThatllDoPig

Still haven't heard from Byrne Wallace (I am presuming that they have already contacted anyone who was successful in their application) and also waiting on Philip Lee. Which is disappointing as that was the firm I was really hoping for...

dashdoll

Can I ask have people heard from RDJ with either PFOs or interviews?

Really thought Id have a good shot with them.

princesspirate

dashdoll wrote: »

Can I ask have people heard from RDJ with either PFOs or interviews?

Really thought Id have a good shot with them.

Ya, they have. Sorry to say. Interviews are next week. Just have to keep fingers crossed for Frys.

j80ezgvc3p92xu

Anyone know what the DE interview is like?

lawgirl23

I'm still waiting to hear from Philip Lee - will be so disappointed if I don't get it!

sunshine and showers

Waiting for interviews, answers after interviews, and FE1 results. This is the week from hell.

lawgirl23

sunshine and showers wrote: »

Waiting for interviews, answers after interviews, and FE1 results. This is the week from hell.

Don't think I have ever gotten so little sleep in all my life!!

brannid3

lawgirl23 wrote: »

I'm still waiting to hear from Philip Lee - will be so disappointed if I don't get it!

Someone said they called people yesterday. I'm waiting to hear back too. Don't know if I should drop them an email or take lack of communication as a PFO..

lawgirl23

brannid3 wrote: »

Someone said they called people yesterday. I'm waiting to hear back too. Don't know if I should drop them an email or take lack of communication as a PFO..

Yeah I have seen that alright. Somebody said that on the call yesterday David said that the details of the interviews would be sent out in emails and they haven't gotten the email yet so they could still be calling people.

I think I am going to wait until tomorrow and then call to ask have all the offers for interviews been made? I'll be so disappointed if I don't get an interview even - really want Philip Lee!

brannid3

lawgirl23 wrote: »

Yeah I have seen that alright. Somebody said that on the call yesterday David said that the details of the interviews would be sent out in emails and they haven't gotten the email yet so they could still be calling people.

I think I am going to wait until tomorrow and then call to ask have all the offers for interviews been made? I'll be so disappointed if I don't get an interview even - really want Philip Lee!

Yea I really wan them as well but I think I may have shot myself in the foot with them - I was called to an interview by D for an internship of 3 months and when I didn't hear back for a few weeks thought it was all off. Got an old voicemail then a few weeks later asking me to call back re interview and never did....hope they didn't think I PFO'd them!

lawgirl23

brannid3 wrote: »

Yea I really wan them as well but I think I may have shot myself in the foot with them - I was called to an interview by D for an internship of 3 months and when I didn't hear back for a few weeks thought it was all off. Got an old voicemail then a few weeks later asking me to call back re interview and never did....hope they didn't think I PFO'd them!

Ahhh damnit okay. Hopefully they didn't take that badly! If they offered you an internship, hopefully that means they saw something in you that they liked!!

IrishGuy92

Anybody know when Maples offers are out?
I think they said tomorrow but not sure.

galaxyfaraway

Just got a PFO from MHC

sunshine and showers

IrishGuy92 wrote: »

Anybody know when Maples offers are out?
I think they said tomorrow but not sure.

They were having their partners meeting yesterday. Refreshing my email all day!

ellie88

galaxyfaraway wrote: »

Just got a PFO from MHC

New user here so apologies for any messing; just wondering whether your PFO from MHC came via post or email?

Best,
E

galaxyfaraway

ellie88 wrote: »

New user here so apologies for any messing; just wondering whether your PFO from MHC came via post or email?

Best,
E

By email!

ellie88

galaxyfaraway wrote: »

By email!

Thank you! I havent gotten an email; what do you reckon that means? Highly confused. I wonder whether its worth getting in touch with their HR? Or do you think emails are coming in tranches?

This is genuinely the worst week of my life. So much uncertainty!

sunshine and showers

ellie88 wrote: »

Thank you! I havent gotten an email; what do you reckon that means? Highly confused. I wonder whether its worth getting in touch with their HR? Or do you think emails are coming in tranches?

This is genuinely the worst week of my life. So much uncertainty!

MHC interview offers were made last week for first round interviews this Friday and Saturday. Their drinks reception was last night.

No harm getting in touch with them to check, but I think you'd have been called by now.

OscarBN

StartTheShow wrote: »

Thank you so much I'll keep reading the papers and the news so! When you say specific, can you give an example? Outside of that did it tend to be just competency based?

Yeah mostly competency based, I don't want to stress you out or advise any particular area it really just depends on the day. But for example, in my own experience, issues such as the budget/corporate tax and mortgage debt relief. It is impossible to guess, be honest, be yourself and demonstrate your skill set, good luck