2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[E.A]

Thanks I applied on the 18th and my reference was submitted on the 23rd.

Well done!! Do you know if they only contacted the academic ref?

 

[lawyer123]

Slaughters interview invite!!!

Congrats! Do you mind me asking when you applied?

 

[Ryan B]

Well done!! Do you know if they only contacted the academic ref?

Thank you that is the only ref that they told me they had contacted!

 

[SF1234]

Congrats! Do you mind me asking when you applied?

I applied on the 14th December!!

 

[Helpme12345]

I applied on the 14th December!!

Hey! Is this law or non-law? And congrats!

 

[SF1234]

Hey! Is this law or non-law? And congrats!

Thanks! I do law

 

[33c]

Weil rejection post-WG (so annoyed as I've really worked on improving my score and loved this firm! Took the test on 29/12 for anyone wondering). But Kirkland VI invite just came through. Swings and roundabouts lol

 

[Legal_rawn]

Kirkland VI applied on the 1st and just received it! If anyone has any advice that would be amazing! Do they review the app before sending out the VI, didn’t think my app was very strong in all honesty

 

[33c]

Kirkland VI applied on the 1st and just received it! If anyone has any advice that would be amazing! Do they review the app before sending out the VI, didn’t think my app was very strong in all honesty

Yes they do review it! I submitted mine on 3rd Jan so they must be getting through them quickly

 

[AH97]

Just received an invite for a 'video interview' with Jones Day for a VS - but it seems to be a live virtual interview with senior members of the firm? Is this the only stage, or is this a preliminary one? Would be grateful for any advice from someone familiar with the process!

Congratulations!!! This may be helpful for you - it appears to be the final stage: https://www.jonesdaycareers.com/en/...raduates-graduates-postgraduates/how-to-apply

 

[Kola]

Anyone know how long it usually takes Weil to get back to you after a VI?

I got an AC invite 2 days after completing the VI

 

[anon32323232]

Congratulations!!! This may be helpful for you - it appears to be the final stage: https://www.jonesdaycareers.com/en/...raduates-graduates-postgraduates/how-to-apply

awesome, thanks!

 

[Andrew M]

Okay, so now I’m freaking out sightly (always great, what’s another breakdown?) I applied back at the end of September and completer the WG early October and have heard nothing from DLA... Should I be worried??

I wouldn't be worried! It's early days - they only began inviting a couple of weeks ago afterall.

 

[Andrew M]

Anyone on here applying to Shoosmiths? How you guys getting on with your apps?

I haven't started on that one yet. It's only due the end of next month, right?

 

[Andrew M]

Thanks for following up on this Andrew! Now I'm worried mine have been included after what I was told on the webinar... I wonder if I should email and ask about it.

Well if it helps, I included too many work experiences (they only asked for 3) and was also told in this email not to worry about it. So I think they'll just disregard it!

 

[syw]

Well if it helps, I included too many work experiences (they only asked for 3) and was also told in this email not to worry about it. So I think they'll just disregard it!

Oh god same hahah, i've only just realised. I've included about 8 entries because there was the option to add more. What a shambles of an application system...

 

[OB]

Just received a PFO for HSF Summer Vac!

 

[Fran]

Does anyone know if CMS looks at your application before the WG invite? Or do they send everyone a WG invite and only look at the app before they hand out VIs?

 

[OB]

Does anyone know if CMS looks at your application before the WG invite? Or do they send everyone a WG invite and only look at the app before they hand out VIs?

They screen your app before sending a WG invite

 

[Fran]

They screen your app before sending a WG invite

Amazing thank you!