2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Bugsy Malone]

Sorry to bother you again was wondering if you applied to spring or summer. Im still waiting to hear back for summer

Hey, I applied for summer scheme. Sure you'll hear soon

 

[Anna W]

Yes, I’m pretty sure they review the two together As they say they cannot review the application without a completed SJT response. Hope that helps!

Yes it does, thank you!!

 

[M1999]

Does anyone know how to view your applications on cv mail? I seem to have every application saved on my computer except the one I need the most

 

[ZaraB]

Congrats! When did you apply?

Thank you! I applied on 23rd December

 

[OB]

Does anyone know how to view your applications on cv mail? I seem to have every application saved on my computer except the one I need the most

Cv mail flashes in red writing to make sure you save the app before you press send so I’m not sure you can view it later

 

[M1999]

Cv mail flashes in red writing to make sure you save the app before you press send so I’m not sure you can view it later

Ah okay thankyou, luckily I have my cover letter and stuff but would’ve liked to see my my work experience but it’s probably the same as all my other apps

 

[AspiringSolicitor]

Does anyone know how Bird & Bird use the WG? As in do they have a benchmark or does everyone also get a VI?

 

[33c]

Does anyone know how Bird & Bird use the WG? As in do they have a benchmark or does everyone also get a VI?

Its my understand that they do have a benchmark and the percentile benchmark is a lot higher than other firms

 

[RyanM1]

Does anyone know how Bird & Bird use the WG? As in do they have a benchmark or does everyone also get a VI?

I don’t think everyone gets a VI to be honest. I completed my WG before Christmas and haven’t heard anything but some people after heard back completing it later! When did you complete it and was it for summer?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Its my understand that they do have a benchmark and the percentile benchmark is a lot higher than other firms

How percentiles are calculated are not consistent within firms.

One firm could be comparing you to 5 year olds. The next firm could be comparing you to Partners in law firms. That would mean a low score in the latter firm is actually a stronger ability than the score in the previous firm.

I will stress time and time again, try not to think that just because one benchmark is X in one firm that it means it is more difficult than a benchmark in another firm.

 

[OB]

Has anyone heard back from RPC post-SHL test?

 

[syw]

For the Addleshaw Goddard application, can someone who has done it please confirm that there is no option to enter in degree module breakdown scores? I can't seem to find it besides entering my final degree rank.

 

[Ricky]

Does anyone know how Bird & Bird use the WG? As in do they have a benchmark or does everyone also get a VI?

Last year they 100% had a benchmark.

 

[Lawbour]

Has anyone heard back from RPC post-SHL test?

Nope, still nothing

 

[M1999]

For the Addleshaw Goddard application, can someone who has done it please confirm that there is no option to enter in degree module breakdown scores? I can't seem to find it besides entering my final degree rank.

There isn’t. Unless there is and I couldn’t find it lol. No but I don’t think I’ve seen anyone who has put their module breakdowns in, AG is taking a new approach to academics and not putting as much emphasis on grades

 

[Lawyer101]

For the Addleshaw Goddard application, can someone who has done it please confirm that there is no option to enter in degree module breakdown scores? I can't seem to find it besides entering my final degree rank.

Does anybody know what the next stage is if we pass the AG application form?

 

[Eliza9999]

Does anybody know what the next stage is if we pass the AG application form?

Voice interview!

 

[Celestie]

Last year they 100% had a benchmark.

They WHAT

 

[NikkiT]

Is the deadline for Addleshaw Goddard tomorrow at midnight or tonight?

 

[Eliza9999]

Is the deadline for Addleshaw Goddard tomorrow at midnight or tonight?

I think midnight tonight!

A general rule I have for myself when completing applications is to assume the earlier deadline, for example, Addleshaw Goddard's is 5th Jan 2020, but I would always assume it's midnight 4th Jan 2020. I think it's best to send an application earlier to avoid disappointment especially if you've spent all your time writing it to have missed the deadline by hours.