2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Andrew M]

I've been invited to do the online test for Pinsent Masons. I think... 😅 I've received instructions for the test "following on from our recent email" but didn't receive said email to say that I had been successful at the first stage...

 

[Celestie]

Me 5 mins into an application

 

[TLen]

Has anyone still not heard back from Addleshaw Goddard post application?? I applied to the London office for the summer VS back in November and havent heard anything.... should I assume its a no ahahaha

 

[layk]

Eversheds AC invite!

Congratulations!! could i ask when you submitted your VI?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker

This is very helpful! In my case, I cannot update the entire submitted application but can personally add supplementary information to the already submitted application. Would you recommend adding that I received a vacation scheme offer from x firm or is it not worthwhile? Thank you

Yes - makes sense to use this supplementary information section if you can update it yourself. You can add that information should you want to.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker do firms do this? Prioritise candidates that have never applied before over candidates who have?

I haven’t ever done it, but it is feasible for a firm to take such an approach. I think it would be rare though.

 

[layk]

Is anyone else still waiting to hear back from Freshfields post app? Feel like it would be a rejection considering others have already received a WG..

 

[KS94]

PM must really hate me today as they've followed up with a second PFO email!

Anyone else had this?

 

[MollyV]

I've been invited to do the online test for Pinsent Masons. I think... 😅 I've received instructions for the test "following on from our recent email" but didn't receive said email to say that I had been successful at the first stage...

This happened to me today as well! I replied saying that i hadn't received the previous one and he attached someone else's previous email (judging by who it was addressed to) and sent it to me. If you haven't i would recommend replying and asking as they sent important info and the dates for ACs if you pass the stage.

I was so confused 😅

 

[Andrew M]

Has anyone who has applied to the AG Leeds office heard anything? I've had nothing since sending the application in December

I applied for Manchester (haven't heard anything) but I did see one person on TSR who said a couple days ago that he got a VI invite for AG Leeds.

 

[Jessica444]

Has anyone still not heard back from Addleshaw Goddard post application?? I applied to the London office for the summer VS back in November and havent heard anything.... should I assume its a no ahahaha

I'm in the same boat. They seem to have sent out both rejections and VI invites in batches so far so stay positive! Definitely wouldn't write it off

 

[Hamilton]

Hi folks, if a one-page cover letter simply requests candidates to explain why you're interested in becoming a trainee at the firm, is it recommended to therefore skip the 'why law' section which I have typically included in prior cover letters and instead, tightly hone in on the 'why this firm' dynamic? Perhaps a silly question, but your input would be valuable!

 

[Celestie]

PM must really hate me today as they've followed up with a second PFO email!

Anyone else had this?

Every time someone uses 'PM' I think of Boris Johnson. Sorry for your rejection though, perhaps email them back like "??"

 

[Bugsy Malone]

Me 5 mins into an application

Hahaha I've just been binge watching the thick of it as a break from apps!

 

[KerC14]

Has anyone heard back from Irwin Mitchell yet? From what i've heard they usually start getting back to people end of January/beginning of February for video interviews

Not yet, I applied for the PLS stream at the London office. Yeah the grad rec site says that VI's will take place in February so I hope we hear something soon. The application was way longer than last year though so I imagine it's taking forever to read through them!

 

[Georgina Evans]

Has anyone heard back from Irwin Mitchell yet? From what i've heard they usually start getting back to people end of January/beginning of February for video interviews

Nothing from IM yet - fingers crossed we find out soon!!

 

[Andrew M]

Every time someone uses 'PM' I think of Boris Johnson. Sorry for your rejection though, perhaps email them back like "??"

Which is funny because when I look at Boris Johnson I don't think PM at all. 😅

 

[Rob93]

Hi folks, if a one-page cover letter simply requests candidates to explain why you're interested in becoming a trainee at the firm, is it recommended to therefore skip the 'why law' section which I have typically included in prior cover letters and instead, tightly hone in on the 'why this firm' dynamic? Perhaps a silly question, but your input would be valuable!

I would give some background on why commercial law generally and then focus on what you like about the firm's training/work/opportunities. If 'why law' isn't covered elsewhere i wouldn't take it as read

 

[M777]

Does anyone know Dechert's response time post-AC?

 

[Cantab_95]

For anyone who interviewed at Weil this/last week, have any of you heard back yet?