2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[happygoluckyyy]

Congratulations! I just wanted to ask, when did you complete the WG?

thanks applied on the 7th, WG invite on the 14th, AC end of jan. Hope that helps!

 

[W]

If you submitted an application before someone who has already gotten an AC and you haven't should you just assume its a PFO?

Nope not necessarily. It depends on many factors, most of which we don’t actually know as we don’t know how GR handles the process.

 

[Veep9]

Reed Smith AC invite for Spring Vac!!!! If anyone has any tips about Reed Smith AC's or AC's in general (as this is my first), would be much appreciated

Congrats! When did you submit your research questions?

 

[Haz]

Congrats! When did you submit your research questions?

8th Jan

 

[collie_121]

Can anyone recommend any platforms to stay commercially aware of specific sectors? Other than the FT, I struggle to find a platform specifically geared towards giving updates/comments on current trends about a certain industry/industries. I am mainly interested in energy and shipping. Thanks

 

[Ricky]

Can anyone recommend any platforms to stay commercially aware of specific sectors? Other than the FT, I struggle to find a platform specifically geared towards giving updates/comments on current trends about a certain industry/industries. I am mainly interested in energy and shipping. Thanks

Check out the thought-leadership/know-how on the websites of law firms that specialise in those areas.

 

[Dheepa]

Can anyone recommend any platforms to stay commercially aware of specific sectors? Other than the FT, I struggle to find a platform that gives updates/comments on current trends about specific industries. I am mainly interested in energy and shipping. Thanks

Have you tried listening to The Motley Fool's Industry Focus podcast? The episodes are extremely long and because it is focused on investment they discuss commercial trends in the context of the stock performance of specific companies but they provided some pretty detailed info on the energy industry.

I think shipping is one of the more niche industries, so finding sites other than the FT for shipping might be a bit difficult but something you can do is check which firms have strong shipping practices and reading some of their publications/guidances on the sector and work backwards from there to pick out important trends.

 

[collie_121]

Check out the thought-leadership/know-how on the websites of law firms that specialise in those areas.

Good idea, thank you !!!

Have you tried listening to The Motley Fool's Industry Focus podcast? The episodes are extremely long and because it is focused on investment they discuss commercial trends in the context of the stock performance of specific companies but they provided some pretty detailed info on the energy industry.

I think shipping is one of the more niche industries, so finding sites other than the FT for shipping might be a bit difficult but something you can do is check which firms have strong shipping practices and reading some of their publications/guidances on the sector and work backwards from there to pick out important trends.

No I haven't heard of that one, I will definitely give it a listen. Is it on Spotify?
Agree re shipping, this is the one I struggle to find info on. Looking through the firm's website is a good idea though, thank you !!

 

[Dheepa]

If you submitted an application before someone who has already gotten an AC and you haven't should you just assume its a PFO?

I think it's generally completely random how GR review apps. Jess has said this on the matter https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ssion-thread-2020-21.2170/page-343#post-48841

Don't lose hope yet! x

 

[Jordon]

This is how I feel waiting to hear from Irwin Mitchell

Same here🤣 I’m sure most people found out about their VIs last year at the beginning of Feb so I’m assuming it may be this week or next if we do get through

 

[Jacob Miller]

Are people wearing suit jackets during their AC/interviews? I am curious what others have been doing or have observed. I do recognise that the standard is formal attire for an interview. However, anecdotally I've heard of some partners suggesting that candidates could lose their tie or were themselves dressed very informally.

I personally would always wear a jacket; though I did actually take it off in my Travers interview when I was in the room as it was roasting!

Generally speaking though, collar and tie, full suit (2 pieces is absolutely fine, I personally find 3 pieces overkill but it's a personal thing) and formal shoes is the way to go!

 

[Law1099]

Has anyone heard from shearman? Feel like I haven’t seen anyone received an invite or offer in the past week or so

 

[Jhn222]

Bird & Bird AC invite for Summer Vac!

I applied in October and submitted my VI in November!

Any tips would be greatly appreciated! I haven’t done an AC for quite a few years now!

 

[Lawgirl123]

I don't understand this application process. I have a number of firms in the pipeline - I worked hard on these applications, have not heard back yet and see others on this forum invited to AC at those firms already. For Reed Smith, I got invited to answer the research questions on 4th Jan with a deadline of 8th Jan ( the same week I was preparing for an HSF AC and still had my my full-time job working 8.30am - 7.30pm.) I decided not to answer the questions as I did not have time. I received an email on 26th Jan from Reed Smith reminding me to answer the questions before the 29th Jan. I then decided to write something really last minute and quickly after work. Assumed the answers would be poor quality and the fact they were sent late would not be looked at favourably. I have just been invited to AC????

 

[Dheepa]

Good idea, thank you !!!

No I haven't heard of that one, I will definitely give it a listen. Is it on Spotify?
Agree re shipping, this is the one I struggle to find info on. Looking through the firm's website is a good idea though, thank you !!

Yup, on Spotify! Just had a look through some of their episodes I had downloaded from last year and I remember that I found this one particularly helpful/interesting:

Energy: How to Invest in LNG

Listen to this episode from Industry Focus on Spotify. Global trends toward reducing pollution have natural gas demand poised to spike in the coming years. At the same time, fracking has opened up massive surpluses of natural gas in the United States, pushing domestic natural gas prices well...

open.spotify.com

They probably have more recent/relevant ones now but thought I'll drop the link anyway!

 

[SF1234]

Kirkland AC is no longer the final stage - successful AC candidates will be invited to a partner interview. Looks like Kirkland are offering more ACs this cycle and separating them from interviews.

 

[RyanM1]

Anyone still waiting on Reed Smith application questions for Summer VS? Was expecting them by end of January

 

[Slawrelated]

I don't understand this application process. I have a number of firms in the pipeline - I worked hard on these applications, have not heard back yet and see others on this forum invited to AC at those firms already. For Reed Smith, I got invited to answer the research questions on 4th Jan with a deadline of 8th Jan ( the same week I was preparing for an HSF AC and still had my my full-time job working 8.30am - 7.30pm.) I decided not to answer the questions as I did not have time. I received an email on 26th Jan from Reed Smith reminding me to answer the questions before the 29th Jan. I then decided to write something really last minute and quickly after work. Assumed the answers would be poor quality and the fact they were sent late would not be looked at favourably. I have just been invited to AC????

wow so amazing. Good luck!

 

[Mxkry]

When can we expect to hear from Travers Smith?

 

[Slawrelated]

has anyone heard back from reed smith re spring vac?