I personally prioritised seats I wanted to learn more about and had the least experience of e.g. private equity because it's a core practice for the firm that my VS is at and likely will be the case that I will do a lot of work linked to PE and I also haven't experienced any PE work before. I was going between this and banking and finance but since I did debt finance in my LPC, I personally wanted to learn and try something new! I would also suggest looking at the firm's core PAs and think about choosing one of these departments and they will give you the best idea of what the firm is generally like!
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
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Anyone reckon Slaughter and May will get back to us today?? It’s the last working day of Feb & they said end of Feb?
I just did too!! Hugeee congratulations - doesn't it feel amazingAaaahhh got the SPB Summer Vac Scheme offer - thrilled isn't the word!!
I would make sure that you pick something (a hobby or achievement) which is actually interesting/stands out and would give opportunities for follow-up questions. I usually go with either running (I've completed a few marathons over the past couple of years) or acting (I initially studied performing arts and have performed on stage quite a bit through that).
I emailed and the automatic response email said they’re not responding to people that ask about application timelines lol
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Omg congrats!! So happy for you!Oh my god, I got the Pinsent Masons vacation scheme! Literally read the email thinking it was a rejection.
I personally reached out to trainees from the firm to see which departments they're in/have sat in, just to get a feel of the work they do. If you have any connections, perhaps from LinkedIn, who work in the areas you're interested in, most of them will be more than happy to give you a run down of their speciality which will hopefully inform your decision.
I also read through Chambers practice area guide, really useful for getting an overall image of the area.
Youtube videos too! Commercial Law School have short videos explaining all the key practice areas, such as this one:
The main thing is to be proactive and engage in conversation with people - they'll be the most insightful and genuine about it!
Thank you - and thank you to everybody else! I definitely could not have done it without the level of support and encouragement I have received from this forum.
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Finally some good newsTravers Smith interview invite!
Oh my god, I got the Pinsent Masons vacation scheme! Literally read the email thinking it was a rejection.
Aaaahhh got the SPB Summer Vac Scheme offer - thrilled isn't the word!!
A huge well done to all of you guys, you should be very proud!
Do you feel like you are in some sort of get out movie when looking at the firms 'website?
I've yet to hear back from Freshfields post-app either.
I did my Vac Scheme interview with HSF yesterday and still waiting to hear back from them - I heard that if they want you they let you know very quickly so I'm getting nervous :S
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