2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[NK]

Hey guys! I’ve received quite a few messages about Jones day interview advice/tips and I should be able to respond to all of them by tomorrow evening, if that’s okay - I’m not ignoring the messages, just wanted to make sure that was alright !!

 

[Daniel Boden]

Hey guys! I’ve received quite a few messages about Jones day interview advice/tips and I should be able to respond to all of them by tomorrow evening, if that’s okay - I’m not ignoring the messages, just wanted to make sure that was alright !!

Might be worth you doing a thread mate just to save you having to repeat the same information

 

[Edward]

I'm sorry to hear it I got the same rejection email from Dentons today too. So so disappointing, I really liked the firm.

Yes, I understand you very well. I spent too much time on Dentons this year, but the WG result sent all of my efforts into the trash in one day now.

 

[Emily K]

Just received a telephone interview invite from Skadden!

 

[OB]

Hey guys! I’ve received quite a few messages about Jones day interview advice/tips and I should be able to respond to all of them by tomorrow evening, if that’s okay - I’m not ignoring the messages, just wanted to make sure that was alright !!

Might be worth you doing a thread mate just to save you having to repeat the same information

It'll also help a wider group of people! Obviously only if you're ok with that

 

[Lauren2001]

Just received a telephone interview invite from Skadden!

Congrats!! Did this just come through just now?

 

[A L]

Got an AC at Weil and rejections from Hogan Lovells and HSF. Bit surprised with the latter, attended Open Days for both and carefully researched each application.

Congrats and good luck with the AC! If by chance you are not too busy with the preparation, could you tell me when you completed the video interview? Thanks.

 

[Emily K]

Congrats!! Did this just come through just now?

Yeah genuinely about 5 mins ago haha - so after all the speculation they must be sending them through in batches

 

[NikkiT]

Has anyone heard from Hogan Lovells post WG test?

 

[Kola]

OOF, reading my emails and minding my own business when Dentons decides to come in and deliver a swift PFO uppercut. As I'm lying broken and bruised on the sidewalk, Taylor Wessing strolls along as gives a cheeky PFO curb stomp. Not my day today!

 

[21wajsz]

Has anyone heard from Hogan Lovells post WG test?

Got rejected this morning!

 

[MzM]

Yeah genuinely about 5 mins ago haha - so after all the speculation they must be sending them through in batches

Im still very much hoping to get one of those emails!

 

[Emily K]

Im still very much hoping to get one of those emails!

I have my fingers crossed for you! The slots I was offered were on Monday, and I think this morning's were Friday, so they are probably just working through them all

 

[golden99]

I have my fingers crossed for you! The slots I was offered were on Monday, and I think this morning's were Friday, so they are probably just working through them all

When did you apply btw?

 

[Emily K]

When did you apply btw?

I applied 23rd December!

 

[golden99]

I applied 23rd December!

I applied on the 16th, really want to know but still haven't heard back. Feel like it'll bad news now tbh

 

[MzM]

I applied on the 16th, really want to know but still haven't heard back. Feel like it'll bad news now tbh

I dunno, might be being optimistic, but it seems that people are getting invites in reverse order of application? Seem to remember the earlier ones being later than the 23rd?

 

[Emily K]

I applied on the 16th, really want to know but still haven't heard back. Feel like it'll bad news now tbh

Don't lose hope, honestly - I assumed a rejection this morning after noticing people got invites who applied after me, so I don't think it can be based on application date! I think it just proves you never know Really hoping you get that email soon!

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Hey guys! I’ve received quite a few messages about Jones day interview advice/tips and I should be able to respond to all of them by tomorrow evening, if that’s okay - I’m not ignoring the messages, just wanted to make sure that was alright !!

I would love to add my name to the list of people who would like to know about Jones Day interviews!

 

[Velikilawyer123]

I'm a little unclear on whether the person was actually fired or made redundant? Either way, you wouldn't really be expected to know much about employment legislation, so to me the question looks to be assessing your commercial thinking.

I guess there's two main ways to see this, one would be to stick to what the company initially planned so as to not reward bad behaviour. Another would be to - as you said - go for an increased package to avoid the risk of more complications down the line.

I'd imagine it also depends on a few things, such as:
- The cost difference between the packages
- Whether he was aware that the redundancy package was on the 'lower scale'
- Whether other steps can be taken to ensure the company is protected from any future consequences
- Whether he was just mistaken or had actually lied
- Is there a risk of a dismissal claim?

Although I'm not sure if you had scope to flag further questions! I think as long as you justified your reasons well, and it looks like you did, I think you'll be okay here.

Thank you, yes many of those came up in the exercise either through my questions or just general exploration of the scenario. And you're right it comes down to just commercial sense, they didn't ask for any legal stuff, though I have to be honest, I understood the difference between "redundancy" and having a "settlement package" far too late in the process - speaking of which, what did you mean when you said you're unclear if he was being fired or made redundant; aren't they the same?