2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[AS2000]

2nd December. you?

I attended the 25/11 OD.

 

[bibss]

I think it says updated on every app no? It says updated next to the date I submitted mine..

I have the same. Think it means they haven't reviewed our apps yet or I hope so

 

[AS2000]

I got four average and one below average. Don't worry

The test was honestly the most difficult one I have done so far. Did you get through to the next stage?

 

[thelegalsieve]

Rejected by Cleary!

 

[Emily K]

I have the same. Think it means they haven't reviewed our apps yet or I hope so

Haha mine updated today and I haven't heard anything ahhhh

 

[Penelope]

Mishcon and Cleary rejections, pretty gutted about Mishcon as I attended their OD and got through to VI last year

 

[thelegalsieve]

Haha mine updated today and I haven't heard anything ahhhh

I don't think you should panic with regards to the dates - my failed application for Freshers Meet Freshfields in 2018 says updated on 4 Jan 2021.

 

[AS2000]

I was at this event with Latham and they said that applicants for their vacation schemes would hear back by mid-February as they are currently busy reviewing applications.

Interesting. They have sent out 2 VI invites though. Does this mean that they are sending them in batches as people have suggested on here?

 

[AS2000]

How long did it take to get your report? I did it last week and still waiting, not sure if I should email them

I think I got it in a week or two after. I submitted my app in the first week of the year and heard back from them in mid January.

 

[Jean]

Sorry to hear! When did you apply?

8 January, so barely made it.

 

[FM302989]

Anyone heard from Winston & Strawn?

Not heard anything myself! I've hear about Jan/Feb time they get back in touch

 

[LegalG]

Has anyone heard from Pinsent Masons yet?

 

[Jessica444]

Definitely feel like I mentally processed my Mishcon rejection weeks ago after hearing nothing yet seeing so many people getting to VI onwards and upwards!

 

[awright11]

Feel like I’m going crazy, I’ve heard nothing back from the 3 I applied to.

Applied for Links a few days before the deadline, scored 84 on the WG, and I don’t think my CAPP was bad either. Heard nothing from Freshfields or MdR.

I’m perfectly fine with rejection, it’s the waiting I can’t handle.

 

[Lily721]

Interesting. They have sent out 2 VI invites though. Does this mean that they are sending them in batches as people have suggested on here?

Oh yeah, I remember seeing a few people on here sharing this. I don't know, a few people asked about hearing back and that's what the grad recruiter said. At this point, I wish firms were more detailed and open about their recruitment process and time-scales. I am tired of wondering about each part of the process for each firm

 

[bibss]

Feel like I’m going crazy, I’ve heard nothing back from the 3 I applied to.

Applied for Links a few days before the deadline, scored 84 on the WG, and I don’t think my CAPP was bad either. Heard nothing from Freshfields or MdR.

I’m perfectly fine with rejection, it’s the waiting I can’t handle.

I feel you, the long wait is horrible and frustrating I stil haven't heard a thing about all my applications and mentally preparing for rejections (at least for the apps I sent first)

 

[thewaythecookiecrumbles]

Feel like I’m going crazy, I’ve heard nothing back from the 3 I applied to.

Applied for Links a few days before the deadline, scored 84 on the WG, and I don’t think my CAPP was bad either. Heard nothing from Freshfields or MdR.

I’m perfectly fine with rejection, it’s the waiting I can’t handle.

I haven't heard anything back from Mishcon either. Don't know if the rejection is going to come later on or whether we still are waiting for the VI invites.

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

Oh yeah, I remember seeing a few people on here sharing this. I don't know, a few people asked about hearing back and that's what the grad recruiter said. At this point, I wish firms were more detailed and open about their recruitment process and time-scales. I am tired of wondering about each part of the process for each firm

Interesting. They have sent out 2 VI invites though. Does this mean that they are sending them in batches as people have suggested on here?

Hey, I was one of the peeps that got the VI this morning, but I'm still waiting on the Freshfields WG test.
I'm not sure you can second-guess how the grad-rec works in each Firm. It could just be one member of the team is more proactive, able to sanction the sending out of tests/VIs, etc, etc.
I'm sure your VI is right around the corner Best of luck!

 

[Jooooopp7]

I'm sorry to hear this when did you apply?

Quite a while back tbh, can't remember exactly but maybe around oct/nov?

 

[ellensdaleoriginal]

Any replies from Akin Gump post WG? I'm growing a beard here!

Nope - I did my WG on December 30th if that helps

Neither - I did mine on the 11th of December