2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[polant]

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

Me too!

 

[Celestie]

Anyone got any tips for the PWC VI?

Furthermore, is it appropriate to mention in my application that I secured a spring vacation scheme at another firm? Wanna show my dedication to law lol

 

[Jennifer85]

Me too!

I’m still waiting as well. They said end of January beginning of February so hopefully we will hear soon 🤞

 

[packhorse]

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.

Did they email you saying that ??

 

[33c]

To anyone that completed the Kirkland AC today, is there an motivational/competency based interview or will that take place in the next stage?

 

[33c]

Did they email you saying that ??

I just got the email

 

[Slawrelated]

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

thank you for this! just feels so weird that there's complete radio silence from most firms I have applied to.

 

[Mo M]

Anyone else experienced radio silence from Mishcon post-app?

 

[SF1234]

Anyone else experienced radio silence from Mishcon post-app?

This was me until about a week ago. Assume it’s a PFO at this stage because so many people have got VIs. I haven’t heard of any more VIs since mid Jan

 

[ofm]

This may be a silly question, but is it OK to repeat what you said in your cover letter/application answers in your video interview? E.g. repeating your reasons in the VI for "Why Law?" or "Why this firm?" that you already listed in your application (not word for word obviously).

Also, does anyone know if we can re-record VI answers for the V&E VI this year?

Thank you!!

 

[jd3447]

Anyone else experienced radio silence from Mishcon post-app?

Yep! Applied on the deadline though

 

[Mo M]

This was me until about a week ago. Assume it’s a PFO at this stage because so many people have got VIs. I haven’t heard of any more VIs since mid Jan

So you heard back last week?

 

[Haz]

This may be a silly question, but is it OK to repeat what you said in your cover letter/application answers in your video interview? E.g. repeating your reasons in the VI for "Why Law?" or "Why this firm?" that you already listed in your application (not word for word obviously).

Also, does anyone know if we can re-record VI answers for the V&E VI this year?

Thank you!!

I'd say yes because firms probably would find it odd for you to be giving 2 totally contradicting viewpoints. I'd just reiterate the reason itself, and maybe expand on it and bring in other aspects.

 

[Legallin]

This was me until about a week ago. Assume it’s a PFO at this stage because so many people have got VIs. I haven’t heard of any more VIs since mid Jan

I got my video interview on Friday 29th of jan, so I think they were at least sending them out until the end of last week

 

[CT]

Anyone got any tips for the PWC VI?

Furthermore, is it appropriate to mention in my application that I secured a spring vacation scheme at another firm? Wanna show my dedication to law lol

I remember from last year I had 3 minutes to answer each question. Prepare standard ones like why law, why PwC, what skills can you bring to the organisation. There were also SJT questions and a case study at the end (mine was about an employment issue). There’ll be sub-questions in each question. I’m not sure if they changed the format this year tho. Good luck!!

 

[bibss]

thank you for this! just feels so weird that there's complete radio silence from most firms I have applied to.

I am in the same boat! Not assuming good news tbh, but I am getting more and more convinced that the order in which apps are reviewed is completely random!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

When can we expect to hear from Travers Smith?

I think it will be 2 more months still as their application process is really competitive but from what I heard they only have 3 people in grad recruitment so it explains why it takes so long for them to send out interview emails.

On another note for those waiting to hear back from applications just be patient as I know some law firms are slow at getting back regarding applications.

 

[arbitracion]

V&E VI!!!

 

[Mo M]

I got my video interview on Friday 29th of jan, so I think they were at least sending them out until the end of last week

Thanks and Best of luck with it!

 

[Kola]

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????

In terms of my personal experience with law firms, I have to say that Reed Smith is one of the most ditzy and confused firms I have encountered.