2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[corplaw123]

sorry to hear that! hate to ask but how long after your test did you get the rejection

I completed my WG back at the end of November!

 

[Celestie]

Another day of no news

 

[JT2023hopeful]

Another day of no news

I literally feel like I'm back on dating apps, just getting ghosted while they wait for me to take the hint

 

[Naomi U]

Is it favourable or unfavourable to tell a firm that you have already been successful in gaining a VS with another firm? (whilst explaining that you still have interest in them)

Hiya!

I don't think there is anything wrong with doing so nor do I think this is something that will be unfavourable. Firms know you are likely to be applying elsewhere and if anything the fact that you were successful shows you are a competitive candidate. However, personally I only mentioned this if I was asked or it came up in discussion. (but of course this is just my experience)

If you are worried about the fact that the firms are substantially different as Dheepa mentioned, I would acknowledge this then focus your explanation on your interests whilst tying this to your specific interests at the latter firm.

Hope this helps & best of luck

 

[33c]

Got an invite to Farrer's Open Day/AC - delighted. After fuffing up two VIs it'll be nice to be in front of real people again.

Congrats!! I completed the VS there last year so I'm happy to give any advice on the AC!!

 

[FC]

Do you mind me asking when you applied? I haven't received anything yet so not sure what to think

I applied on the deadline! Fingers crossed for you

 

[S87]

Another day of no news

 

[Naomi U]

Sorry if this is not appropriate for this thread haha.

I was just wondering, does anyone have tips for choosing seats for VS?
I have so many seats I wanna take, and I was wondering if anyone has wise tips to share!

Hiya!

I would pick the seats you have a genuine interest in.

You can always arrange to speak to someone in another group at a later stage during the scheme.

I also think, it's quite a good (if your scheme permits) to pick seats that vary across the different practice areas e.g. one week week in a transactions focused seat vs one week in a contentious seat, as this allows you to have a broader overview and insight.

Hope this helps & congrats on getting your vac scheme

 

[Msh123]

Does anyone know Dechert's/Willkie/MoFo's rough response times post-VI/first round interviews??

 

[zlaw]

Just got the tests and video interview for CRS! Anyone else too? And has anyone done these before?

Well done! I got mine through too haven’t done them before so any guidance would also be appreciated!

 

[frksch]

Hey, I'm doing an AC for Mills & Reeve in a couple of weeks too. I have a friend who did it last year - he said that there isn't a great deal that we can prepare for. They want to see how creatively you can think on your feet and work with other people.

Thanks for this ! I guess that's kind of re-assuring and nerve-wracking at the same time good luck in yours!

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

Does anyone know Dechert's/Willkie/MoFo's rough response times post-VI/first round interviews??

Just got a voicemail from MoFo asking me to call back. does anyone know what this is for? want to know if I call back and its an interview so I can prep!

Congrats both! To be that guy, can I ask when you applied to MoFo?

 

[CJCH]

Anyone still hasn't heard back from Mishcon post-app?

 

[Etudierlaw2022]

Anyone still hasn't heard back from Mishcon post-app?

Me! I applied end of oct and still nothing. In previous years they've been much quicker to reject me, but I don't want to get my hopes up

 

[layk]

I attended an event with Devonshires w Legal Chek and they mentioned that they are looking to reply to successful candidates in the next couple of weeks!

 

[AspiringSol]

PFO Freshfields Summer VS post-WG.

PFO from FF post-WG

I’m so sorry to hear that, did either of you know what percentiles you got? I didn’t do that well so am trying to brace myself for a PFO

 

[jd3447]

Does anyone know if reed smith will accept graduates on their summer placement? I’m technically only eligible for the spring scheme but I can’t make the dates- but stressed because I emailed them about it but haven’t heard a response, and I’ve just had a message from apply4law that they’re now closing apps in 2 days because they’re oversubscribed. Should I still bother?

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

I know a weird one since people have been given offers, and others have been rejected saying the scheme is full, but has anyone NOT heard from Akin Gump yet?

 

[GK8997]

Does anyone know if reed smith will accept graduates on their summer placement? I’m technically only eligible for the spring scheme but I can’t make the dates- but stressed because I emailed them about it but haven’t heard a response, and I’ve just had a message from apply4law that they’re now closing apps in 2 days because they’re oversubscribed. Should I still bother?

I would call them in this case if they're not responding to emails, it's normally easier to sort things out on the phone rather than by email and quicker

 

[jd3447]

Also (sorry for all the qs)- do people normally use all 250 words for work experience sections??? At mishcon they really encouraged using the word count but idk in my other apps I feel like I just waffle to get to 250 and it’s unnecessary. Any thoughts?