vacation scheme

  1. K

    CV section: bullet points or paragraph?

    I was under the impression that the CV section of one's application should be kept succinct, and well, in CV-like form with bullet points. However, a friend who has been successful in securing a TC at a top firm told me she had written out her work experience more elaborately, as an explanatory...
  2. BJosh1928

    Assessment Centre preparation for someone that has no knowledge of law?

    Somehow received assessment centre offers to a few law firms and have made it near to the assessment centre rounds for top law firms (MC firms/US). I applied on a whim as I used to be interested in law but due to familial pressure of not going down that route, for years I just left the idea of...
    • BJosh1928
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    • application advice assessment centre assessment centre case study commercial awareness interview prep magic circle training contract us law firm vacation scheme
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  3. T

    Kirkland and Ellis Video Interview

    I have just received a Video Interview for Kirkland and Ellis' vacation scheme. Does anyone know if they offer this to everyone, and secondly- any tips on preparation for this would be amazing!!! thank you!
  4. josie2510

    Allen and Overy Summer Vacation Scheme 2024

    Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone who has applied for the A&O summer vacation scheme has heard anything back yet? I believe responses are meant to be rolling out this week (w/c 13th November). Thanks :)
  5. PC99

    Situational Judgement Test

    Hey, I'm a non-law student moving into law and somehow (???) I'm really struggling to get the SJT "correct". Does anyone have any tips to prepare for this? Are there any packs on JobTestPrep that might be useful? I didn't really see any law focussed ones. Any other websites? It's weird that...
  6. L

    Applying to TC and VS both?

    Hi, I am applying to direct TCs for 2026 at the following firms kirkland skkaden slaughter and may latham linklaters Clifford chance goodwin allen and ovary Some of those firms also have their applications offer for the 2024 vacation scheme, can I apply to both or i need to apply to either one...
  7. chikajessica

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  8. lawyerinzootopia

    How to incorporate love of reading into application question?

    Hello! I'm currently applying for a vacation scheme, and for the "tell us about yourself" section, I'm unsure whether or not to include that I love reading. I'm going into my final year of an English Literature degree, so it's all related of course. But I'm just a bit unsure as to if it's...
  9. M

    Work experience section for Vacation Scheme application

    Hi, I was wondering how applicants best approach the work experience section on applications. I have come across the OWL format from Idin Sabpour. This includes Overview, Work done, and Lessons learnt (extra bonus for linking back to the firm). However, graduate recruitment teams mention being...
  10. SebJames01

    Open Days

    Hi! I’m looking to apply for the vacation schemes this time round. I have two questions about the impact of Open Days on applications: 1) Am I disadvantaged majorly by not going to any Open Days? I know they’re a big help, but I couldn’t do them in the last round of them. 2) Would it be...
  11. E

    Is it worth self-funding SQE1+2 after GDL? / please help me figure out a strategy

    Hi, if anyone can help me, I would be very grateful. I just finished my PGDL last month, which was entirely self-funded as I didn’t apply for VS/TC during undergrad. I also made a terrible mistake by not applying for VS during my GDL year because I didn’t feel “ready”. (I have a 1:1 Oxbridge...
  12. Trainee001

    Freshfields, Dubai - International Arbitration Internship, 2023

    Hi everyone, Has anyone who applied for Freshfields' International Arbitration Internship in Dubai (Application deadline : March 2023) heard back or received any update on their application?
  13. L

    Mishcon de Reya - Vacation scheme.

    Good afternoon everyone, I've just received my first ever invite to a vacation scheme with Mishcon de Reya. I wondered if anyone who has completed a vac scheme with MDR previously had any advice they would be happy to pass on. It would be much appreciated. Many thanks in advance, L
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    • Future City Lawyer
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    • ask a graduate recruiter big law magic circle open days paralegal recruiter training contract vacation scheme
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General Discussion
  15. S

    Rejected after vacation scheme interview

    I interviewed for a vac scheme last week, and yesterday I received a rejection email with no feedback. I requested feedback and just heard back from the recruiter. I was told that I did not provide 'extensive responses' to questions. The interview was scheduled to be a 15min interview, and I was...
  16. A

    Overanalysing an AC or VI?

    I thought to leave some advice which I found helped me stop overanalysing or stressing over a completed VI or Assessment centre: 1) Allow yourself to feel disappointed after a bad experience: It’s okay to feel negative feelings when you feel things didn't go to plan. This is much better than...
    • Aga123+
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    • assesment centre disappointed motivation overanalysing tc journey vacation scheme
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Discussion
  17. ScoUting

    My TC Journey (with many fingers crossed) (UPDATE: 2 TC offers)

    Hi all, This is my second cycle so I am quite late to this accountability thread, but the best time to start is now. I am currently a Paralegal in-house, looking to secure a Training Contract in private practice. So far: I have managed to reach 2 assessment centers, and 1 interview for...
    • ScoUting
    • Thread
    • accountability cycle hope second time training contract advice training contract applications vacation scheme vacation schemes
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  18. G

    Demotivation

    First year LLB student here. I feel like I'm aiming too high given my circumstances. I did not score well in my A-levels (BCC final grade and A*A*C in AS) and my GCSEs weren't anything amazing either (4Cs, 3Bs, 1A* and a distinction in spoken English). I obviously don't come from a RG university...
  19. H

    Spring Vacation Schemes - 2.2 Extenuating circumstances

    Hi all, I am currently in the process of applying for spring vacation schemes. I, unfortunately, have experienced a range of extenuating circumstances throughout my university degree which I have evidence of and my university was informed. My second-year grades are incredibly poor as I had...
  20. EM23

    White & Case Spring/Summer Vacation Scheme 2023

    Hi All, Wanted to ask if for the "Careers Events" section of the vacation scheme application if you simply list the events you have been to or if anyone has gone a little more in-depth with this section? Thanks! :)

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