2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[j597]

Does anyone have any experience of a Clyde and Co AC?

Congratulations if you’ve been offered an AC! I haven’t by the way I was just wondering which office this was for? (If you don’t mind me asking)

 

[Holly]

Hi! For the application question, “what is one thing you would change about our firm and why”, is it risky to mention wanting to see an improvement in diversity and inclusion? I wanted to begin the answer by acknowledging what the firm has started doing, but that their statistics indicate that they really have a long way to go. Furthermore I would mention the benefits of the firm incorporating more D+I. However, I’m not sure if I should instead focus on a more purely “commercial answer” (e.g. expansion to different countries etc).
Thank you 😊

I think diversity & inclusivity as an answer is fine. You may want to develop it by suggesting specific D&I initiatives that the firm has not done, but that you would like them to do. Remember to also add why this is important.

Good luck!

 

[I.Like.UFOs.Not.PFOs]

I think diversity & inclusivity as an answer is fine. You may want to develop it by suggesting specific D&I initiatives that the firm has not done, but that you would like them to do.

Good luck!

Thank you so much, that’s super helpful!

 

[Holly]

Thank you so much, that’s super helpful!

You’re welcome!

 

[frksch]

Really curious to know how many vac schemes people applied to this year ? If its more than me it will motivate me to send out a few last minute extras lol

 

[ab1147]

Also got a PFO from Clyde & Co! I applied the day before the deadline if anyone is curious

Onwards and upwards!

 

[Victoria R]

For an AC interview, is it a good idea to draw on different competency / why commercial law examples than I used in my initial application?

I would say it's an opportunity to expand on your answer rather than change or regurgitate it

 

[Nathan Hayes]

PFO from Clyde & Co as well. Well done to anyone who progressed further.

 

[Alisha S]

Really curious to know how many vac schemes people applied to this year ? If its more than me it will motivate me to send out a few last minute extras lol

It's my first application cycle, sent 6 so far! Finishing writing 2 more. Aiming for much more though, but it has been rough balancing applications and studies. Also going to go for some last-minute ones this week!

 

[hartz3980]

Rejection from Clyde

 

[breadpitt]

What VS apps are still open?

 

[CF]

What VS apps are still open?

Hi, https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/WorkPlacementDeadlines has a list of what vacation scheme deadlines are coming up

 

[ZaraB]

Interview invitation from Withers! This is my first AC type interview invite after 2 years of applying, so happy!

 

[Aida]

Is anyone else still waiting on Hogan Lovells?

 

[JayB]

Which office? Thanks

London!

 

[Mxkry]

Is anyone else still waiting on Hogan Lovells?

I am

 

[Rob93]

If anybody needs some encouragement on a Thursday afternoon, re. Kirkland applications - I saw a few people receiving AC invites on here yesterday and then those who hadn't, prematurely accepting their lack of invites as a sure rejection. I spoke to a member of Kirkland GR today, who told me that my app. is still under consideration - yours probably is too! so don't feel bad.

Good to know - out of curiosity, have you done the VI or are they still on your paper application?

 

[Flora2580]

Interview invitation from Withers! This is my first AC type interview invite after 2 years of applying, so happy!

Well done! May I ask when you sent off your app?

 

[axd]

Anyone still waiting on Taylor Wessing post games based assessment?

 

[MJ90]

Evening team-Has anyone done a written/analytical exercise with the 'Topscore' assessment software? Never heard of it before and not sure what to expect from it.