2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[1876922]

Any word from Kennedys post-VI?

 

[Elle W]

To those who are still waiting post-app for Stephenson Harwood, I just had an interview and it seems like they're still going through applications so hopefully you'll hear back soon!

 

[33c]

V&E people- grad rec told me to email re the interview outcome if I haven't heard anything by 16th March. Has anyone done this yet??

 

[sam970]

Anyone heard from Gateley post VI?

 

[G P]

V&E people- grad rec told me to email re the interview outcome if I haven't heard anything by 16th March. Has anyone done this yet??

I had my interview on Thursday (I think that was the last day?) and all they said was that I would find out 'next week'. They didn't specify today, and they said to email if I haven't heard anything by the end of the week

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Slightly controversial point here, but I've seen this a lot where travelling, more so abroad than within the UK, is seen as for the wealthy/those with more disposable income and I don't think that's true. Yes, it's easier to travel when you have more money, but as someone from a less well-off background I've worked for every single trip abroad I've been to. It's possible, especially the number of opportunities available abroad, to work and live in a lot of countries especially with a UK passport, even for a summer. I don't know the firm in question, but I don't think it's a matter of talking about family holidays, but also how you grew and what you learnt. Travelling especially on minimum income is something that is absolutely possible and shouldn't be a deterrent on anyone who wants to. I expect the firm would look favourably upon people who have put in the effort to go abroad despite financial background, at least I would hope anyway.

It isn’t just a financial consideration for many - as I stressed earlier there is an opportunity cost and other considerations at play.

If you have no family commitments, upping sticks is a lot easier than if you have. If you are holding down a permanent job, giving that up to go work on another job abroad isn’t straight forward.

But even then, to many, the financial costs alone will be a barrier. Just the cost of relocating will stop many from considering even moving within a country, let alone outside of one.

 

[law89]

Anyone heard from Gateley post VI?

No but got an email from them on Friday saying we should receive outcomes shortly!

 

[33c]

I had my interview on Thursday (I think that was the last day?) and all they said was that I would find out 'next week'. They didn't specify today, and they said to email if I haven't heard anything by the end of the week

Ah ok!! Thats good to know I won't hold my breath for today then hahaha

 

[law89]

Has anyone heard back from CRS (London office)?

 

[Helpme12345]

V&E people- grad rec told me to email re the interview outcome if I haven't heard anything by 16th March. Has anyone done this yet??

I had my interview on Thursday (I think that was the last day?) and all they said was that I would find out 'next week'. They didn't specify today, and they said to email if I haven't heard anything by the end of the week

Ooo I was told we would find out today at the latest but I had my interview a lot earlier. I think considering none of us have heard it may just take a bit of time. I’d only email if some people had definitely heard already.

 

[hartz3980]

Some people heard back on Friday, I am still waiting..

I don’t know whether that’s a good thing or bad thing haha

 

[Mxkry]

Anyone else still waiting post app for ashurst or travers? I know its probably rejection as it seems like they have done all/majority of their ACs.

 

[p9b]

I got a pfo from taylor wessing and it didn’t say anything about applying for TC, it just said that they are withdrawing my application. Anyone else?

I think they only recruit from VS

 

[Adrian_Healey]

PFO from Taylor Wessing post AC, not feeling at all hopeful to get a TC this year (just two more interview/interview results)

 

[ibs97]

Ooo I was told we would find out today at the latest but I had my interview a lot earlier. I think considering none of us have heard it may just take a bit of time. I’d only email if some people had definitely heard already.

yees had my interview on the 22nd of feb and was told I should hear by today but it may be the case that their timeline has moved.

 

[Tangle]

Has anyone heard from Shoosmiths or DAC Beachcroft post app??

 

[hz1997]

Has anyone heard back from CRS (London office)?

I heard back with positive news on March 10th.

 

[zigzag84]

I heard back with positive news on March 10th.

Hi. Firstly congrats. May I ask what you mean by positive news? Did you get an AC invite or get on the VS?
Just because I’m aware a number of people haven’t heard post-app still so I am a little confused. Thanks.

 

[LawGrad2019]

PFO from Taylor Wessing post AC, not feeling at all hopeful to get a TC this year (just two more interview/interview results)

I've been there - specifically with a post-AC rejection from TW. It's really tough and hard not to take it personally.

If it helps, I have now realised that I wasn't brilliantly suited to TW. I was especially interested in their private wealth team - and although their team is really strong, it isn't all they do and I think they were looking for trainees who were very interested in tech and innovation as a priority. After taking stock, I applied to different firms this year with a completely fresh approach and have had some success.

Wishing you the best of luck. All of this will make the success later on that much sweeter!

TL;DR: it will work out in the end

 

[LEL]

PwC have some real nerve rejecting me and still continuing to email me about careers fml