Just got rejected from Paul Weiss's Open Day on 22 September. I had ticked yes to all three open day options – am assuming that this is a 'no' for all three, in that case? Is it worth applying for the VS? Feeling very demoralised, as I had spent ages on it
Hi! I was rejected from open days and went on to secure vacation schemes with those firms because firms recognise that a candidate can demonstrate genuine interest and suitability through a strong application, even without having attended the open day. In fact, most people who get AC will not have attended the open day due to various reasons.
A rejection from an open day often reflects the limited spaces rather than a judgment on your overall potential. When applying for the vacation scheme, your application will be assessed on your CV, experiences, commercial awareness, motivation for the firm, and how well you align with the qualities they are looking for in trainees.