2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[jlj]

Can anyone help with how to prep for an AC with a group & written exercise please? It is my first one so I'm not really sure what to expect, if anyone has any tips or advice that would be great! Thanks in advance

 

[tk166]

I haven't heard either, but applied near deadline. Has anyone received replies from Milbank or Debevoise?

Milbank are having 2 ACs one on the 9th and one on the 11th is the impression I got

 

[c0808]

Any members heard from the mysterious Cleary Gottlieb? Radio silence since applying at beginning of Jan.

I haven't heard back since applying to them in early October!

 

[W]

Has anybody heard from Willkie? And how long was the wait after applying before you got VI or PFO?

The email sent after you submit the app says you’ll hear back within 10 days.

 

[Mehma]

Eversheds AC invite!

Hi what office?

 

[Mehma]

Anyone heard back from VI for Eversheds?

 

[Mehma]

Addleshaw Goddard VS Offer !!!!!!!

Hi what office? CONGRATS!!

 

[Jacob Miller]

Really stuck at what news story to talk about if I'm asked in my AC. Has anyone got any ideas? TIA! x

Hey, congrats on your AC!

This article might help, part of it is a discussion of how to approach this question and it gives different examples of types of issue you can choose too!

Definitive Guide to Law Firm Interviews! *Monday Article Series*

In this week's (slightly delayed - sorry!) Article, we take a look at law firm interviews. Introduction Almost every law firm’s application process involves some form of interview. This style of interview is designed to find out about your motivations, experiences, skills and characteristics...

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[Naomi U]

Thank you so much for the detailed response Naomi! Your posts on this forum are always super insightful and helpful. Thank you

No problem at all- I'm glad to hear ☺️

 

[Kelly_]

Has anyone heard from Osborne Clarke?

 

[Jacob Miller]

Does anyone have any tips for group exercises? I’ve done one during an open day in first year and there was someone who talked majority of the time and talked over me at some point, so I didn’t really want to contribute after that. Any tips when doing this for a vac scheme AC?

Hi, this article might help:

Definitive Guide to Assessed Negotiations! *Monday Article Series*

Hi All! Please see below my Guide to Assessed Negotiation Exercises at Assessment Centres and during Vacation Schemes. This guide has been built from my own experiences of assessed and real-world negotiations as well as having consulted with Grad Rec specialists. This is also the first in a...

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Although it is primarily written with reference to negotiation exercises, it also discusses team positions/ team dynamic and how to contribute effectively

 

[Jacob Miller]

Can anyone help with how to prep for an AC with a group & written exercise please? It is my first one so I'm not really sure what to expect, if anyone has any tips or advice that would be great! Thanks in advance

Hi, congrats on your AC! These are the articles I've written recently which should hopefully help you:

Definitive Guide to Law Firm Interviews! *Monday Article Series*

In this week's (slightly delayed - sorry!) Article, we take a look at law firm interviews. Introduction Almost every law firm’s application process involves some form of interview. This style of interview is designed to find out about your motivations, experiences, skills and characteristics...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

Foundations of Commercial Law: Practice Areas, Firm Groups and Applications *Monday Article Series*

Introduction Something we’re very proud of at TCLA is the vast breadth and depth of advice that candidates have contributed to the forum. That doesn’t necessarily suit everyone, though – indeed, it can even be somewhat intimidating to those who are new to the world of commercial law. Maybe...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

Definitive Guide to Assessed Negotiations! *Monday Article Series*

Hi All! Please see below my Guide to Assessed Negotiation Exercises at Assessment Centres and during Vacation Schemes. This guide has been built from my own experiences of assessed and real-world negotiations as well as having consulted with Grad Rec specialists. This is also the first in a...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*

Hi all, please see below the third of my Monday Article Series! This week is my definitive guide to case studies. It's a long one - you might want to go get a coffee and settle in! Introduction This week’s Monday Article will cover how to approach law firm case studies, one of the most...

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Hope these help! Feel free to follow up with any further questions on the threads themselves

 

[kr253]

Any updates from PM? I still haven’t heard a thing!

I got a PFO from them on Friday (applied on the deadline)

 

[Sara648926]

Nothing from Debevoise either, not sure if that is good or bad.

They did stress (when I asked at a law fair) that they are non-rolling, so perhaps still going through the many apps...

 

[ar2r]

I've heard that in Slaughters interviews they sometimes ask whether you were rejected from Oxbridge (I was). How would I go about answering that question without sounding like I was really unprepared for my Oxford interview etc.?

 

[Naomi U]

Thanks for your response! – This definitely seems like an excellent approach and one I will build into my answers. I got the impression when I was answering this question I was deflecting from my own performance. Being able to identify past weaknesses and how you've built on them seems like a good approach to take, and if done right I imagine it can show you're able to self-reflect + develop.

No problem - sounds great!

Best of luck ☺️

 

[Kubed]

I've heard that in Slaughters interviews they sometimes ask whether you were rejected from Oxbridge (I was). How would I go about answering that question without sounding like I was really unprepared for my Oxford interview etc.?

Is that really a question that could be asked?! Just seems really irrelevant, pretty out of touch and has no bearing as to whether you'd be able to the job...

 

[jd3447]

I've heard that in Slaughters interviews they sometimes ask whether you were rejected from Oxbridge (I was). How would I go about answering that question without sounding like I was really unprepared for my Oxford interview etc.?

I Honestly think the oxbridge process is often just as random as law recruitment🤣 so feels like a bit of an unfair q. My guess is that if they did ask this they’d be more interested in your ability to self reflect and act on feedback- they want to know that you can identify where you went wrong/ where you weaker areas were, and then improve them. You could say something like - your nerves made it harder for you to articulate your enthusiasm for the subject, but since then you’ve learnt how to manage better under pressure and have refined your ability to think quickly/ on your feet. I’m no expert though and I’m sure other people will have better ideas!

 

[Herjot Buttar]

Interview invite from Weil! OMFG...first time passing a video interview. F**K yeah

Congrats on passing the VI! May I ask what the questions were like?

 

[Lilz]

I just got an email saying they aim to be in touch after the 15th feb

Do you know how much weight they may place on these tests?