2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[GK8997]

i completed my tests for Mayer Brown on 30th December and received my automated feedback but still haven't heard back from the firm, do you think it's a good idea to email and follow up because even if it's a rejection I want to know now!

 

[Yoryis]

i completed my tests for Mayer Brown on 30th December and received my automated feedback but still haven't heard back from the firm, do you think it's a good idea to email and follow up because even if it's a rejection I want to know now!

The automated feedback was starting with "By way of support, we are delighted to share the attached personalised feedback report...".

First time a law firm sent me an email with a "delighted" in it. I will not bother them even if it takes them 3 months to PFO me.

Jokes aside, I completed my tests on January 29. I guess a kind email wouldn't hurt in your case, and it is justified.

 

[techny13]

Had my Shearman interview on Friday and heard back last night! Got a place on the summer vac scheme!!

 

[Chloe L]

Had my Shearman interview on Friday and heard back last night! Got a place on the summer vac scheme!!

Congrats!

 

[E.A]

Had my Shearman interview on Friday and heard back last night! Got a place on the summer vac scheme!!

Congratulations!!! How was the interview? Good experience?

 

[Jaysen]

Had my Shearman interview on Friday and heard back last night! Got a place on the summer vac scheme!!

Fantastic news, well done!

 

[techny13]

Congratulations!!! How was the interview? Good experience?

Thank you! This was my first ever vac scheme interview so I wasn't too sure how it went but I really enjoyed it!

 

[ofm]

Can anyone give tips on the Reed Smith SST? Have never done one and slightly nervous... Thanks!!

 

[pleasecanwegetjobs]

Is anyone still waiting on:

Linklaters Spring
Freshfields Summer post-WG
W&C Summer
Simmons Summer Post VI
Latham Summer
Norton Rose Summer
Sidley
Gibson Dunn
Mayer Brown
Cleary

Still waiting on Links Spring too, kind of given up at this point
Also waiting on Sidley

 

[frow3n]

Can anyone give tips on the Reed Smith SST? Have never done one and slightly nervous... Thanks!!

It's not time limited - which is nice! Takes about 15-20 minutes. I recommend just having a brief read of RS' values beforehand just so you have a good idea of what they're looking for.

Good luck!

 

[gg332dd]

Cleary said they really enjoyed meeting me at their open day but can't progress my vc app... I never went to their open day

 

[layla rose]

Anyone heard from Morgan Lewis post telephone interview? I know they said their turn around time is pretty quick

 

[Samantha]

Cleary said they really enjoyed meeting me at their open day but can't progress my vc app... I never went to their open day

Wth... I’m so sorry.

Did you just receive your rejection?

 

[MzM]

Anyone heard from Morgan Lewis post telephone interview? I know they said their turn around time is pretty quick

not yet ! honestly every time I get a new email I have a heart attack. They said they are holding ACs at the end of this week/beginning of next so I assume we will hear v soon

 

[layla rose]

not yet ! honestly every time I get a new email I have a heart attack. They said they are holding ACs at the end of this week/beginning of next so I assume we will hear v soon

haha same! I mean i know they said beginning of the week and it’s only Tuesday morning but I’m getting impatient hahaha

 

[jasonweee]

Cleary said they really enjoyed meeting me at their open day but can't progress my vc app... I never went to their open day

I'm so sorry.

Can I ask when you applied?

 

[Celestie]

Its a beautiful day

 

[stemlawgal]

Is anyone still waiting on:

Linklaters Spring
Freshfields Summer post-WG
W&C Summer
Simmons Summer Post VI
Latham Summer
Norton Rose Summer
Sidley
Gibson Dunn
Mayer Brown
Cleary

Waiting on Links Spring, FF post WG, and Travers Smith (although I know they've said it'll be a bit of a wait). Kind of given up on the first 2 tbh.

 

[A97]

Anyone heard from Skadden?

 

[GK8997]

The automated feedback was starting with "By way of support, we are delighted to share the attached personalised feedback report...".

First time a law firm sent me an email with a "delighted" in it. I will not bother them even if it takes them 3 months to PFO me.

Jokes aside, I completed my tests on January 29. I guess a kind email wouldn't hurt in your case, and it is justified.

Yeah, I received the same feedback form, they said we'd hear back after that but still haven't- I know that they were interviewing for VS after that so I assumed they have just been busy and haven't emailed but may email in a few days if I haven't heard back as it's been 5 weeks nearly!