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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

Ask the firm whether they are ok with bullet points. Pick the most relevant that demonstrate the key transferable skills they want to see and remember to show a range, highlighting that you are a well-rounded individual.
- Ricky
- Post #1,112
- Dec 8, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

Yes, absolutely. The other question is to show you are a well-rounded individual, not to demonstrate transferable skills and suitability for that firm. I always weave the 'Why You' bit throughout and link it with examples to the points you raise about 'Why Commercial Law' and 'Why the Firm'. So...
- Ricky
- Post #1,111
- Dec 8, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

In what way did they throw you?
- Ricky
- Post #1,034
- Dec 7, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

Sounds like strength-based questions. So asking what you would do in certain situations etc. Examples here: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/interview-tips/strength-based-interviews
- Ricky
- Post #983
- Dec 4, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

Do you know if they are not processing the TC applications at all or are they just not interviewing till then? Hopefully, it's the latter!
- Ricky
- Post #17
- Dec 4, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

I spoke about international reach in key fund jurisdictions, the ability to collaborate on a global scale and thought leadership. All ways that add value for clients.
- Ricky
- Post #979
- Dec 3, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

Completed SST on 02/11/2020. Got sent research questions on 23/11/2020.
- Ricky
- Post #952
- Dec 3, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

How long after did you get the WG? Did you request your score?
- Ricky
- Post #945
- Dec 3, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

From the Insight Day: there will be one motivational (why law/why Weil) and one general commercial question. You get 45 seconds to prepare and 1min 30secs to answer.
- Ricky
- Post #938
- Dec 3, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

Submitted on 26/11 and no to any confirmation so far.
- Ricky
- Post #934
- Dec 3, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

Yes, for Willkie. I interviewed at Travers last cycle so can't reapply.
- Ricky
- Post #914
- Dec 2, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

People who have attained higher WG scores than others have not been progressed whereas the person with a lower score did. A holistic view is taken of both the CAPP assessment and WG. Also, they are very secretive about what their benchmarks are - I have tried asking before.
- Ricky
- Post #877
- Dec 1, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

Yes. Nope, applied on 20/11/2020, so I don't expect to hear that soon. Yes! Just received a video interview from Willkie after applying on 26/11. Very quick response time!
- Ricky
- Post #866
- Dec 1, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

Have completed it and one isn't stated so don't believe there is one. Should probably still cap it at 250 though.
- Ricky
- Post #848
- Nov 30, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

I won't be holding my breath then, I applied on the 5th of November (Direct TC, Law) and am still waiting.
- Ricky
- Post #816
- Nov 30, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

Each firm's quartile benchmark varies - some by quite a bit. Just practice and get as good as you can. The actual score out of 40 isn't the only scoring mechanism. Time (at some firms) and question difficulty are also factors.
- Ricky
- Post #772
- Nov 27, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

I know the feeling - had the same last cycle. I'm pretty sure their threshold is quite high though compared to other firms! This cycle I didn't even make it through the written stage!
- Ricky
- Post #399
- Nov 17, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
NOT A STELLAR ACADEMIC RECORD

Got CDE at A-Levels ten years ago. Then did an Access to HE Diploma and got the equivalent of AAA before going back to university. Got 55 in tort and 56 in company along with seven firsts and a 69 overall. Had interviews at A&O, Travers Smith, Reed Smith and Memery Crystal.
- Ricky
- Post #12
- Jul 30, 2020
- Forum: General Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

I applied on the original deadline date (31st May) and still haven't heard yet. So yes, very confusing. No news is good news I guess!
- Ricky
- Post #3,059
- Jul 28, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
General Discussion Thread 2020-21

AC's have changed for this cycle, they have removed the drafting and replaced it with a mark-up exercise. You still have a case study and presentation, group negotiation and then interview.
- Ricky
- Post #2,974
- Jul 24, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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