2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[TCLA Community Assistant]

In a telephone interview where they ask ‘why law’ and ‘why the firm’, are we not meant to repeat what is in our application? Or just expand on it in a different light?

expand and develop your thinking further. If it sounds like you are just reading out your application, that’s a problem.

 

[syw]

Anyone heard back from Baker McKenzie re. Spring VC post VI? I've just noticed my interview has now been 'reviewed' on the portal.

 

[Flora2580]

Does anyone have advice on the Mishcon VI? Not on the specific questions, but whether they were competency or firm focused. Thanks!

 

[ellensdaleoriginal]

Does anyone know if you need to include your academic transcript / breakdown of results for the Winston & Strawn app?

 

[AH97]

If asked in an interview about a recent commercial news story that interested you/that you've been following, what should you include in your answer and how should it roughly be structured? Thanks!

 

[M1999]

Does anyone have advice on the Mishcon VI? Not on the specific questions, but whether they were competency or firm focused. Thanks!

When did you submit your app? still waiting to hear from mine :/

 

[Celestie]

I know I said I was taking a break but lo and behold, Simmons & Simmons just sent me a VI and some online tests after passing the SJT! If anyone has any recommendations/tips, that would be super appreciated!

 

[Lawyer101]

Does anyone have advice on the Mishcon VI? Not on the specific questions, but whether they were competency or firm focused. Thanks!

I made a complete mess of my Mischon VI last week! There were 3 questions in total, 2 competency based and 1 relating to the firm specifically. You will have 45 seconds to consider the question and 90 seconds to answer. Best of luck!

 

[castrooo]

Yours hasn’t then. Mine says ‘reviewed’ and then I got an E-Mail saying it had been received. Not too hopeful, the same happened to me in the 2018/19 cycle and I only got rejected at the end of February.

I received the email stating that they received my VI right after I completed it. But nothing changed on the portal, so probably they have not reviewed it yet. Anyways, fingers are crossed we hear back soon with some positive news!

 

[Monkeyray]

For BCLP, how soon after doing the online assessment do they send feedback report?

 

[Flora2580]

When did you submit your app? still waiting to hear from mine :/

Submitted it late November I'm sure they'll get back to you soon

 

[hopefullawyer123]

Mayer brown rejection - was expected after I had an appalling test result. Oh well let’s just try keep a positive mindset and pray for some good news !

Sorry to hear about this, but I’m glad you’re taking a positive mindset. I’ve been trying to do the same with my rejections
May I ask when you you sat the MB test? I’m still waiting for them to get back to me

 

[collie_121]

2

For BCLP, how soon after doing the online assessment do they send feedback report?

2/3 days I wanna say?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

If asked in an interview about a recent commercial news story that interested you/that you've been following, what should you include in your answer and how should it roughly be structured? Thanks!

1) why it interests you
2) summary 2-4 sentences explaining the story

Wait for your interviewer to probe further

 

[LegalG]

Has anyone completed the application for Browne Jacobson? I am so baffled at one of the questions and how answer it!

'Our National Powerhouse strategy is made up using three separate pillars: 1) Being at the forefront of societies biggest issues, 2) Our personality, approach & values and 3) Making Connections. The third pillar, Making Connections, will see our firm encourage all employees to build an active network of contacts. Internally that means working more closely and making wider referrals to colleagues, but externally it means helping make connections between clients (for example we introduced one client, a PPE equipment provider, with a healthcare client desperately in need of PPE supplies) or making connections within the communities we operate in. Please can you give an example where you used your own network or contacts to make an introduction to a 3rd party that lead to positive action (that would not have happened without you intervening) (max 250 words)?'

I have completed four applications now but I really don't think I have any experience I can use to directly answer this question? Any help would be a life saver, thanks guys

 

[Legally brown]

Sorry to hear about this, but I’m glad you’re taking a positive mindset. I’ve been trying to do the same with my rejections
May I ask when you you sat the MB test? I’m still waiting for them to get back to me

I believe I sat it a week before Christmas! Hope it helps and you hear some good news !!

 

[DJMG]

Rejection from Clyde & Co. Submitted the app on the 25th October for reference

 

[Haz]

Has anyone heard back from DLA post-WG for summer VS? Do we even find out whether we've met the WG benchmark?

 

[VivianeS]

In a VI, is 'Why law' equivalent to 'Why Commercial law'?

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Is the deadline for Addleshaw Goddard tomorrow at midnight?