2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[corplaw0702]

Has anybody heard back from bakers, sidley, or skadden ? (all for summer vs)

 

[corplaw0702]

Does anyone who took the WG for Weil know whether they always get back (and if so when) to you?

I heard back within a day for the next stage

 

[Legally brown]

Has anybody heard back from bakers, sidley, or skadden ? (all for summer vs)

Haven’t heard anything from bakers ://

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

Has anybody heard back from bakers, sidley, or skadden ? (all for summer vs)

Heard nothing from SA or Skadden
Skadden only responding after the deadline but not sure when we’ll hear back from SA

 

[Lawbour]

Well done! Do you know if you have to take the practice test and the actual one together? Or, can you take the practice one before then have a break?

I know this wasn't directed to me but thought I'd put in me two cents... the practice test is only like 2 questions so even if you are allowed to come back to it, it wouldn't be worth it

 

[M777]

Does Akin Gump invite everyone to WG?

 

[Penelope]

Does everyone get the BCLP test or is it sent after screening? Any tips for the test would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Miki3999]

Small world! Best of luck with your degree!

I'm an Aberdeen grad

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Love the feeling of dread application deadlines bring! Genuinely terrified I’ve left everything too late (once again!) Hoping that’s not the case but I’m also reassured by all the success people on the forum have been having recently, well done guys!

 

[MZ]

Baker McKenzie VI invite for the spring scheme

 

[lozza_2]

rejection from NRF post WG test. Really do not know what I am doing wrong with these tests, I practice lots on assessment day, have a critical thinking book and do well in practice tests but can't seem to replicate this in the real thing!

 

[Edward]

Hey I’m sorry to hear that. I’m sure you’ll hear some well deserved good news soon! I was wondering if you applied to the summer or the spring vs?

Hi there. It was for summer.

 

[33c]

Does anyone who took the WG for Weil know whether they always get back (and if so when) to you?

Haven't heard back yet. completed the test a couple of days ago.

 

[Kablahc]

Does everyone get the BCLP test or is it sent after screening? Any tips for the test would be greatly appreciated!

Just got the email and it says it's 'part of the screening process', but I applied over Xmas period and didn't get it instantly (edit- i mean automatically lol) so perhaps they send it to every applicant after checking they're eligible? (And I second the request for tips - my first time applying to BCLP!).

 

[LS12]

VI invite from Bakers post completing the WG!

 

[bibss]

Linklaters VS rejection

Sorry to hear that :/ May I ask when you submitted your app? Good luck with your others applications and stay confident!

 

[VivianeS]

What kind of questions can be expected for Weil's VI?

 

[A.C]

VI invite from Bakers post completing the WG!

Same! I just tried to open the link though, and the Bakers application portal isn't loading for me - were you able to get onto it?

 

[LS12]

Same! I just tried to open the link though, and the Bakers application portal isn't loading for me - were you able to get onto it?

I have another vi today, so I doubt I’ll do it for a couple days! I’ll let you know when I try!

 

[Els]

Just got the email and it says it's 'part of the screening process', but I applied over Xmas period and didn't get it instantly (edit- i mean automatically lol) so perhaps they send it to every applicant after checking they're eligible? (And I second the request for tips - my first time applying to BCLP!).

I would say the test is a combination of situational judgement and around 15-20 qs critical thinking at the end. I would recommend a break in between as it can be full-on! Also with SJT, I would say to refresh yourself on what BCLP look for in their trainees but don't base your answers just off of this. IMO SJT depends on consistent answers so saying you're totally independent in one scenario and then saying you wouldn't take sole responsibility for a project role in another shows inconsistency so think about that when you're answering!