2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[tc_hopeful]

Congrats to all who have received AC invites for Mayer Brown! I submitted an extremely late application on the 30th Jan, can only assume it was too late?

I submitted it really late too! We can only hope not!

 

[Ricky]

I'm considering talking about GameStop and its stocks if I'm asked about a commercial story at my interview - has anyone got any thoughts on the implications of it / how law firms might be relevant?

If law firms have hedge funds as clients it needs to advise them to be wise on their short-selling positions.....

 

[Jooooopp7]

just recieved eversheds VI for London does anyone have any tips and pointers for this?

 

[Ricky]

I submitted it really late too! We can only hope not!

I submitted on the deadline last year (after reaching the final of the Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness Competition - was hoping to secure VS with them through that). I got an email early in March saying that they review on rolling basis, held large number of assessment days and all VS spaces had been filled. However, I did know of some others in the competition who applied the same time as me but managed to get interviewed.

 

[j597]

What a successful day for so many people! Congrats everyone!

Just wondering if anyone has heard back from SPB (post VI), Kennedys (post SST) or Hill Dickinson (post WG) ?

 

[21wajsz]

I heard back the next day!

What office was this for? I did my telephone interview for the London office around 2 weeks ago and have not heard anything!

 

[Legal_rawn]

I'm considering talking about GameStop and its stocks if I'm asked about a commercial story at my interview - has anyone got any thoughts on the implications of it / how law firms might be relevant?

There are actually quite a lot of legal issues. Changes in capital requirements are being brought in by various regulatory departments in the US. Class action lawsuits have been filed by individuals. The questions of legality of stopping trading or selling of specific stocks and the issue of market manipulation both by Reddit individuals (looking at the language they’ve used and whether it can be considered advice or not) and the trading platforms themselves. Personally I think this topic is so interesting and I have lots of thoughts about this but that could be me being a nerdy econ student!

 

[Jooooopp7]

Bit of a wierd q - but for virtual interviews would it be okay to wear large over the ear headphones (mine are light pink ahah) I don't currently have my usual wired ones which I feel look slightly more professional and I don't own airpods

 

[cryingoverTCs]

Hey! I’m also interested in this area and have tried linking this to my interests in applications, where necessary. I would try think about some of your extra curricular activities or perhaps work experiences and see if you’ve ever had to incorporate ESG factors into your work? Alternatively, if you have been involved in social justice work or sustainable initiatives then perhaps this could be something to talk about? I think linking ESG to your experiences is entirely personal and dependent on your interests, so I think talking about the webinar you attended is a good approach - was there something in particular that stood out to you? You could try draw some links here with the firm you are applying to. Hope this helps in some way and apologies for the long message!

thank you! I haven't really had much time to be involved in something like that, as this is a relatively new interest of mine, but I'll get to thinking!

 

[Gracey94]

Have people who sent their research questions in December for reed smith heard anything?

Nope! Submitted my research questions answers 17/12

 

[Ricky]

Bit of a wierd q - but for virtual interviews would it be okay to wear large over the ear headphones (mine are light pink ahah) I don't currently have my usual wired ones which I feel look slightly more professional and I don't own airpods

People have been wearing all sorts of weird and wonderful headsets. Don't worry

 

[tk166]

Has anyone heard from Latham post VI?

 

[Jooooopp7]

People have been wearing all sorts of weird and wonderful headsets. Don't worry

very reassuring ahah thanks!

 

[Jot Soor]

OMFG - now a Morgan Lewis phone interview in 2 days?!?!?!

Congratulations! Could I ask when you applied please?

 

[MzM]

Congratulations! Could I ask when you applied please?

thanks! I applied on Sunday afternoon, the deadline day

 

[LeilaScott]

thanks! I applied on Sunday afternoon, the deadline day

Ah well done! I applied a few days before and haven't heard so not getting my hopes up

 

[Mena M]

anyone know any books to help explain lots of this commercial stuff?

 

[Carys Holland]

Just received a CMS Academy offer! They’ve been really busy ringing people and I didn’t get the call until 5:30 so don’t give up hope if you haven’t heard yet guys

 

[Haz]

What a successful day for so many people! Congrats everyone!

Just wondering if anyone has heard back from SPB (post VI), Kennedys (post SST) or Hill Dickinson (post WG) ?

Nothing from SPB post VI yet for me

 

[Andrew M]

anyone know any books to help explain lots of this commercial stuff?

Chris Stoakes is a good place to start. Has clear descriptions of the terminology and basic concepts.