2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Els]

Just for info, I have today received an email from Reed Smith stating that they are still in the process of reviewing research q answers and thanking me for my patience. It also states that if successful at this stage, Vacation Scheme interviews will be taking place w/c 15th & 22nd February.

I also got the same email! Hopefully the waiting game pays off for us all

 

[CMB]

Just recieved an AC invite from TLT

Amazing news! May i ask, how long did it take for them to get back to you post completing the WG test?

 

[NA1998]

I put all my experience into willkie’s form in chronological order and going back to check the page everything has changed order - did anyone else have this issue? They don’t ask for chronological but I like to give it

I had the same issue!

 

[corplaw123]

Anyone heard back from Davis Polk post-interview?

 

[mch16]

I also got the same email! Hopefully the waiting game pays off for us all

Is this regarding the spring VS? I received an email from GR stating they will send me the research Qs for the Summer VS at the end of January due to the "unprecedented number of Spring VS" applications. Hopefully, you will be getting invites in the next week or two.

 

[Matt_96]

Just for info, I have today received an email from Reed Smith stating that they are still in the process of reviewing research q answers and thanking me for my patience. It also states that if successful at this stage, Vacation Scheme interviews will be taking place w/c 15th & 22nd February.

Has anyone received the second set of questions at all? I did the first bit and passed the online test but have heard absolutely nothing since. I remember them saying they'd be back in touch with the next questions by the end of the month though.

 

[Deleted member 8227]

Just got a Weil AC for the Summer scheme, did my VI back in December! Any tips would be appreciated!

 

[AH97]

I had an AC with Macfarlanes in the last couple weeks.

They stated at the AC they had 1500 applications and interview 25% of candidates. By my maths that's 375 interviewees for 55 places on a VS (14-15% chance), a bit beyond the 1/2 or 1/3 ratios that in my experience most other firms have going into an interview.

Can anyone confirm this or have I missed something?

Honestly I am not really someone to get too stuck into % of offers/interview as there's a lot more to it, but felt it was worth mentioning/clarifying – perhaps that is or has been the norm for a lot of firms now. I was under the impression that it was higher.

Thanks

If this is the case, I find it v difficult to process that I was actually successful... For anyone with upcoming a Macfarlanes AC, please don't let the numbers stress you out because if I can do it, you 100% can!

Anyone who has an upcoming Macfarlanes AC, feel free to message me with any questions x

 

[202023r]

Just got a Weil AC for the Summer scheme, did my VI back in December! Any tips would be appreciated!

Same, any help would be appreciated

 

[Kopperskjold]

Has anyone yet to hear anything from Eversheds (Vac scheme) or FF (TC)? I have yet to receive a rejection or any indication of an outcome

Yep I got a rejection from both for VS

 

[JW]

Amazing news! May i ask, how long did it take for them to get back to you post completing the WG test?

I completed it on the 17th and heard back this morning

 

[Yuqi1226]

Thank you! I honestly don't know how I passed it. My report basically says I am self-centred, short sighted and willing to create conflict

I remember the Gradrec lady said at the Open Day that they are not looking for a specific type of candidate. Instead, they want a wide range of personalities. So my advice to you is to be yourself in the game. Good luck!

Thank you so much for your reply. It really helps! Good luck with your AC!!

 

[Nathan Hayes]

If this is the case, I find it v difficult to process that I was actually successful... For anyone with upcoming a Macfarlanes AC, please don't let the numbers stress you out because if I can do it, you 100% can!

Anyone who has an upcoming Macfarlanes AC, feel free to message me with any questions x

I applied just before Christmas for the vacation scheme and still haven’t heard anything but I’ve seen on here and LinkedIn etc that people have had ACs already. I’m aware the firm recruits on rolling basis but it doesn’t even look like I will know before the deadline when I applied well in advance.

 

[Nathan Hayes]

Hi all. I was wondering how long does it usually take to hear back from Dentons post-telephone interview? Thank you!

Within 2 weeks in my experience.

 

[CMB]

I completed it on the 17th and heard back this morning

ok awesome. thank you!

 

[Els]

Is this regarding the spring VS? I received an email from GR stating they will send me the research Qs for the Summer VS at the end of January due to the "unprecedented number of Spring VS" applications. Hopefully, you will be getting invites in the next week or two.

Yes, I applied for the Spring Vacation Scheme back in November - once you get the research questions for the Summer VS, feel free to message and I'll try to help as best as I can

 

[AH97]

I applied just before Christmas for the vacation scheme and still haven’t heard anything but I’ve seen on here and LinkedIn etc that people have had ACs already. I’m aware the firm recruits on rolling basis but it doesn’t even look like I will know before the deadline when I applied well in advance.

I applied 22nd November, was invited on 23rd December to an AC on 7th January (the first AC). As far as I'm aware there's only been 2 or 3 ACs and they're doing them until March, so there's still plenty of time to be invited!

 

[CF]

Invite to Mishcon's Video Interview! Applied on 27/12

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Does anyone know how important art law is to Stephenson Harwood? Given my art history background it really appeals to me but I don't want to mention if its too niche!!

 

[CJCH]

I just received the AC invite from Gowling (London)! Any insights or tips would be much appreciated