2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Veep9]

Simmons AC!!

 

[Andrew M]

Me after rambling in an AC interview

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Super grim week for applications--PFOs from: Ropes & Gray, Dechert and White & Case

 

[ishikam]

Simmons AC!! Anyone else doing it on the 25th?

heyy congrats!!! - hate to be this person but when did you complete the VI?

 

[Iqra]

AC invite from Osborne Clarke (London office), woohoo! The wait is finally over.

 

[Veep9]

Simmons AC!!

Anyone else doing it on the 25th?

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

AC invite from Osborne Clarke (London office), woohoo! The wait is finally over.

Oh WOW congrats!!!!!! So they have started sending...

 

[hlos14]

Hey guys - If I used to date someone who works at a firm that I'm applying to for a TC, do I need to disclose this in the question where they ask if I have any links with the firm? They're an NQ if that matters at all.

I told myself I'd never apply to the said firm but it's a great one that I'd love to do a TC at and I've been rejected by most others at this point (or maybe I was just too lonely this valentines lol)

i have applied to the firm where my ex works (he's a paralegal) and i didn't mention it...

i was the same and said i wouldn't want to be in the same firm so when i found out he had got a job there i was like but wasn't about to not apply for a great firm because of that!

 

[dosblancos7]

@Jessica Booker opinions on changing AC dates for a third time? I was fast tracked to a January AC with a firm following an insight scheme, and changed it to a TC one in March. I then changed it to April. However, just realised that a vacation scheme I am interviewing for is in April, and I'd rather go through the TC process in March, and have that as my interview month.

Would this annoy the firm- they've been so supportive and considerate so far but I feel really weird(not sure if I should)

Thank you

 

[Legal_rawn]

How long have you been on the waitlist?

Since the summer! They only had 1 TC spot which I didn’t get so I am hoping that the person offered it declines but it’s been so long I’m worried they’ll forget about me

 

[Veep9]

heyy congrats!!! - hate to be this person but when did you complete the VI?

I was one of the winter applicants they moved to summer so my VI was in November! Sorry to not be more helpful

 

[KBLAW]

Fully aware I sound like a broken record lol but still nothing from Latham post-VI?

I am guessing this is for the summer scheme?

 

[H48]

Does anyone have any experience of the Clyde & Co AC? The email didn't give very much away so I'm not sure what to expect.

 

[Rob93]

Anyone not yet heard from Ropes & Gray? I applied on the deadline so that might be why!

Also applied the 31st and haven't heard anything

 

[rosie.l]

I am guessing this is for the summer scheme?

Yes! I haven't seen anyone posting about ACs yet so wondering whether they have given any out yet

 

[C]

I thought Friday was the day of hearing news

 

[Iqra]

Oh WOW congrats!!!!!! So they have started sending...

I’ve only just received it, so yeah, they’re probs in the middle of sending outcomes!!

 

[E.A]

How do you guys know whether you are on your way to a burnout or whether you are just tired/complaining but have got more in you? I feel I have lost a bit touch with reality especially in these covid times at home 24/7 and I genuinely would be interested in hearing how you gauge your mental state these days?! Is it just me or is working and all these applications/waiting for outcomes/ keeping up with commercial topics taking its toll?! (Sorry for posting this here but definitely the most active thread so trying my luck)

 

[ZaraB]

OC PFO, really annoyed this one, attended all their events and tailored my application carefully

 

[Staples]

Osborne Clarke PFO! Second PFO of the day, and a particularly painful one because I thought my app was actually pretty strong (or at least stronger than other apps of mine that got past app stage).

Ah well, at least I won’t have to spend the weekend waiting to hear back