winter vacation scheme

  1. H

    Applying to winter vacation schemes in my last year of a non law degree

    Hi, Hope you’re good! I’m currently going into third year wanting to get a training contract/ vacation scheme in a London city firm, hopefully magic circle. I go to Durham University currently going into third year, doing PPE. I’m just concerned about my grades - I averaged a 65 in my second...
  2. T

    GENERAL: Winter vs summer vac schemes

    Hi! I just wanted to know whether it was easier to get into winter vac schemes rather than summer ones in general? I have the impression that more people apply for the summer (and spring) ones given that winter deadlines are really early into the year - so in terms of numbers, wouldn’t it be...
  3. Z

    Interview on Rolling Basis

    Hello, I have an interview coming up for a winter scheme at a firm that recruits on a rolling basis. I selected the last interview slot available and I was wondering if I have hindered my chances by doing this? I originally did this so I had maximum time to prepare, but now I am worried that I...
  4. J

    Winter Vacation Schemes during the GDL

    Hi, I'm starting the PGDL in sept at BPP and have not yet secured a training contract so will need to be applying to places next cycle. I was wondering how doable a winter VS is during the gdl, is there enough time? does it clash with winter exams? I'm concerned as the timetable, I have seen...
  5. S

    List of firms offering winter vacation schemes/opportunities

    What the title says! I looked around and couldn't find a list of firms with winter vac scheme opportunities. I know - Slaughter & May (workshop) - Thrings - Foot Anstley - Allen & Ovary - Clifford Chance (Open day, not VS) - HSF Anyone know of others?
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    Firms that Offer Winter Vacation Schemes

    Hey all! I've just joined the community and I have to say - I feel very happy to have found this method of support. Anyway, as the title implies, I wanted to see if we could compile a list of firms that offer winter vac schemes! Right now, I 100% know that Slaughter & May do a winter workshop...
  7. FutureCity

    Shearman & Sterling Winter Vacation Scheme

    hello, has anybody applied to Shearman's winter vacation scheme? Have you heard anything back? Thanks.
  8. Ilma M.

    Burges Salmon AC (Written Exercise)

    Hello everyone! I hope your application cycle is going well. I have just been invited to Burges Salmon's AC. I have read the thread created here about the AC experience at the firm. However, no one mentioned a written exercise which was explicitly indicated in my invitation email. This is the...
  9. A

    Squire Patton Boggs Winter Vac Scheme

    Hiya, I am currently applying for SPB's winter vac scheme. It only requires a CV and cover letter and was wondering if anyone could advise how to best structure my cover letter. I've always usually applied to firms with set questions. This is the structure I have in mind: 1. Why Law and...
  10. S

    Linklaters Winter Vacation Scheme

    Hello! I have previously applied to Linklaters but I can never seem to get through to the next stage. I am interested in applying for their winter vacation scheme, and wanted to ask if you have any advice in regards to the application form. I'm not sure where i am going wrong - I take the...

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