2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Kelly_]

Has anyone taken the Osborne Clarke verbal reasoning test? Is it a standard WG or statementent and True/False/Cannot say?

It's statement - True/False/Cannot say

 

[Beth P]

Nothing from BCLP yet!

Has anyone heard from ... *drumroll*

• BCLP
• PwC
• Squire Patton Boggs
• Stephenson Harwood (post-WG)
• RPC (post-VRT)
• Gowling (post-VI)

 

[cmaj]

Well done you!

Congratulations, I knew you'd smash it.

Thank you both so much - I wouldn't have done it without both of your help!!!!

Has anyone taken the Osborne Clarke verbal reasoning test? Is it a standard WG or statementent and True/False/Cannot say?

It's just the True/False/Cannot Say, I think it's an SHL provided Verbal Reasoning Test so practice them online

Also got rejected from CMS post-VI ... That's me for this application cycle, quite a scary feeling

This is so tough I'm so sorry I had the same last year and know how it feels, like you wasted all of your time. But remember how much you've learnt and either channel that into TC/VS applications that are still open, or wait another year, put everything into developing your skills and knowledge, and smash it next year

 

[Celestie]

My upcoming interview is apparently completely commercial awareness.

 

[33c]

Just got a WG invite for Akin Gump. Applied on 10/1

 

[33c]

I wonder what's taking them so long, I applied on 14 November

Pretty sure they are non-rolling and apps close today. Wouldn't be surprised if we didn't hear for a while as I think their grad rec team is quite small

 

[cmaj]

Hi all, was just wondering if anybody knows whether Holman Fenwick recruits on a rolling basis? Really keen on applying with them but it's only until the end of the month when they close their applications.

I went to an Open Day with them last year and they confirmed that it is rolling, it also says this on their website. I'd still apply anyway though - I applied pretty late and if you don't try, you don't get. If you're a good enough applicant, they wouldn't reject you just because you submitted your application later in the cycle rather than earlier.

 

[Clach555]

Has anyone interviewed with Winckworth Sherwood before? I have an interview next week and would really appreciate any advice! Thanks

 

[Kopperskjold]

Hello everyone!

I completed HSF's blended assessment on the 7th of December and I received an email that day saying they were reviewing my application.

Does anyone know how long they take to get back to you?

Thanks!

 

[corplaw123]

If anyone has any tips on interviewing for Davis Polk, it would be greatly appreciated!

 

[OB]

My upcoming interview is apparently completely commercial awareness.

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[33c]

Lol I've just realised I sent TWO cover letters this week dated January 2020. CHECK YOUR DATES PEOPLE!!! there goes my hard work

 

[Celestie]

"What is a law?"

Me:

 

[Andrew M]

I'm sure that you will smash it!

 

[Celestie]

I'm sure that you will smash it!

I cannot emphasise how broken I was when I found out - I am non-law, my friend. They will tear me apart like wolves.

 

[Kopperskjold]

Lol I've just realised I sent TWO cover letters this week dated January 2020. CHECK YOUR DATES PEOPLE!!! there goes my hard work

Oh my days I ran to check mine and I made the same mistake in one out of three haha. Ironically enough, I wrote "Re: 2021 Summer Vacation Scheme" right after lol.

Thank god I didn't list "paying attention to detail" as one of my strengths haha, hopefully they'll still consider me.

 

[OB]

"What is a law?"

Me:

case closed

 

[LS12]

I cannot emphasise how broken I was when I found out - I am non-law, my friend. They will tear me apart like wolves.

In some ways this gives you a really good edge - commercial fluency is about thinking what does this news mean for clients and the law. Sure you might not have studied law but you’ll have a very different perspective on news stories which is absolutely what law firms are looking for. You’ll have technical understanding of other topics, combine this with your interest in law and you’ll be on to a winner.

 

[Celestie]

In some ways this gives you a really good edge - commercial fluency is about thinking what does this news mean for clients and the law. Sure you might not have studied law but you’ll have a very different perspective on news stories which is absolutely what law firms are looking for. You’ll have technical understanding of other topics, combine this with your interest in law and you’ll be on to a winner.

Thank you, unfortunately, I just don't know where to start with preparation. Naturally, I have kept up with the new to some extent but I don't know technical terms yet and if they use those, I am stumped.

 

[Mxkry]

Is it normal to see a firm you've applied for search for your name on Linkedin? Maybe, I'm grasping at straws here