2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Adrian_Healey]

I've never been more humiliated 😭. I spent a whole day tailoring my app only to get rejected the next day. Then emailed to see if it's an error and they just said NO.

I'm sorry to hear this!
If it's any consolation, it probably wasn't personal and that they've just filled all their spaces

 

[Victoria R]

I actually did an AC with TopScore for a non-law graduate role. I think the platform is easy to use, the documents for the written task will be opened in separate tabs, so it will be like different pages / tabs shown on your Chrome.

The only annoying part is that there isn't a timer on the page. It only shows the end time e.g. 11:30am, but that was not accurate in the sense that it won't close sharp at 11:30am, but suddenly close like maybe 2 or 3 minutes later. I think that buffer time is given for some final proof-reading, but when I tried to type something more, it just closed down randomly 🥲

Other than the timer thing, I think the platform is fine. Good luck with your AC!

Thank you so much, this is super helpful!

 

[rosie.l]

surely someone has heard from Kirkland?! How long they going to make us waittt😂

 

[H48]

Does anyone know how long the Pinsent Masons test takes?

I have to borrow a family members laptop as mine is not compatible, and want to give them a rough time for how long I'll need to use it for.

It says in my email that you get half an hour!

 

[tk166]

surely someone has heard from Kirkland?! How long they going to make us waittt😂

Honestly I need a win right now haha I really hope they tell us today

 

[Emily K]

surely someone has heard from Kirkland?! How long they going to make us waittt😂

haha I know!! hope they tell us soon!

 

[user254]

Has anyone heard anything from PWC (post game-based assessment) or DWF (post application) for summer VS? 😬

 

[Carmen H]

I emailed PM about the difference in times and they confirmed that the deadline to complete is 3pm not 10am (if anyone was wondering)

 

[SamTam99]

Has anyone heard anything from PWC (post game-based assessment) or DWF (post application) for summer VS? 😬

PwC won’t reply until at least a week after the deadline after every applicant has completed the game based assessment!

 

[SouffléSouffléSoufflé]

It says in my email that you get half an hour!

Thank you! I didn't have that in my email.

 

[rs89]

I received a reply after two weeks for the Summer Vacation Scheme. I'm not sure how many AC invites they give out.
Hope that helps!

Thanks!! Did they let you know by email or phone?

 

[Kola]

Stephenson.. and it wasn't the shortest app either! Oh well.. I guess it doesn't make a difference if I got rejected now or 2 months later but it's just that I wasn't even put in the 'maybe' pile despite having what I thought to be a strong app.

They just "no ♥️" (aka "good luck in your search for a suitable position.")

OOF, hearing that name triggered PTSD in me. If its any consolidation, I am (was) in the same boat. I spent alot of time and effort on their application, and despite applying to firms that are considered more 'prestigious', I would have loved a Stephenson VS more than any other because of their expertise in art & cultural property which is a big interest of mine. I thought it was a very strong application, but lo and behold, phat rejection.

I'm sure you'll bounce back from this. I have learnt a lot since that rejection, and hopefully I can secure something from them next application cycle.

 

[layla rose]

Is it just me that now ENJOYS doing uni work and actually uses it as a break and change from application work/stress from hearing back. Who would've thought 😄

 

[KerC14]

I can't seem to find out from the website, does anyone know if Shoosmiths review apps on a rolling basis?

 

[Andrew M]

Those of you who have received invites from Pinsent Masons: which office did you apply to?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Has ANYONE heard back from Linklaters? I've been on hold for over month at this point 😭!

This is good news because I know Linklaters rejections have been sent out

 

[Carmen H]

Those of you who have received invites from Pinsent Masons: which office did you apply to?

London

 

[H48]

Those of you who have received invites from Pinsent Masons: which office did you apply to?

Glasgow 🙂

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I can't seem to find out from the website, does anyone know if Shoosmiths review apps on a rolling basis?

Yes they do review on a rolling basis

 

[Soriginal234]

London

Hi - can I ask when it is you applied?