2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Ricky]

Online tests stage for Mayer Brown - jesus I really wanted a break but I guess not

You didn't make it past or you have been sent the tests?

 

[Celestie]

You didn't make it past or you have been sent the tests?

Been sent the test stage right now! Really happy but haven't had a day off from applications

 

[M1999]

I attended a webinar with them and they said that this was a new form this year and that they still wanted to see our module scores. I included mine because of this but honestly cannot remember the format anyhow I put them in as I done the application a while ago so it worries me now how I've done it but too afraid to go back and look at it haha! I know so many people having this issue with the application so I would hope that it won't affect the outcome for anybody who has or hasn't included them!

Wow that’s kind of crazy considering the application was so confusing to so many people that hardly anyone had put in modules! I really hope they don’t reject on the basis of that... I’m worried now

 

[frog]

PFO from Gowling!

 

[Veep9]

Anyone applied to Osborne Clarke? I’m struggling with their questions more than others!

Please outline the reasons why you wish to pursue a career in commercial law at Osborne Clarke. Within your answer you should also include details of how you have developed your skills through your hobbies and interests. (500 words max)*

Is this “why commercial law”, “why OC” and “why you” rolled into one? So essentially a cover letter but focused on your hobbies rather than academics/work ex?

I think the reason I’m struggling with it is because there’s also another question about how OC can be distinguished from other firms which would be part of my answer to why OC anyway!

Grateful for any thoughts!

Just bumping this up in case anyone has any thoughts. I’d really appreciate any help! Thank you!

 

[Mea]

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

Same here! I submitted mine on 21 December

 

[Mea]

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

Nope, haven't heard back. I did mine quite late though - 27th December

 

[OB]

PFO from Gowling!

Sorry to hear! Was this post-VI?

 

[Ricky]

Anyone applied to Osborne Clarke? I’m struggling with their questions more than others!

Please outline the reasons why you wish to pursue a career in commercial law at Osborne Clarke. Within your answer you should also include details of how you have developed your skills through your hobbies and interests. (500 words max)*

Is this “why commercial law”, “why OC” and “why you” rolled into one? So essentially a cover letter but focused on your hobbies rather than academics/work ex?

I think the reason I’m struggling with it is because there’s also another question about how OC can be distinguished from other firms which would be part of my answer to why OC anyway!

Grateful for any thoughts!

I think this is definitely all three rolled into one. Whatever you don't manage to cover here about the firm specifically (as you are limited to only 500 words) you can cover in the other question.

 

[Emily K]

Anyone got any tips for Kirkland's VI?

 

[33c]

Anyone got any tips for Kirkland's VI?

can I ask when you submitted your app?

 

[Deleted member 8341]

Telephone invite for Dentons! If anyone has any tips please let me know

well done! How long after the WG did you hear back?

 

[Emily K]

can I ask when you submitted your app?

I submitted on the morning of the deadline day (3rd Jan), and the VI email came through this morning

 

[syw]

I submitted on the morning of the deadline day (3rd Jan), and the VI email came through this morning

Congrats! Was this for London office Summer VC?

 

[Emily K]

Congrats! Was this for London office Summer VC?

yes it was!

 

[Deleted member 8599]

Does Akin Gump invite everyone to WG?

No, this is already after screening.

 

[Tintin06]

If anyone has questions about Travers' Vac Scheme, DM me. It will take my mind off waiting to find out if I converted it...

 

[33c]

well done! How long after the WG did you hear back?

I submitted the WG on 2nd Jan and heard back yesterday

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Rejection from HSF Spring

 

[frog]

Sorry to hear! Was this post-VI?

Hey, it was post test