2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Phoenix for all]

yup just got that too!

PFO from spring scheme linklaters finally!

Sorry to hear that Just checked my portal and am still stuck at 70% (for spring) so think I will get a PFO soon too. Mind if I ask when's your application? Just want to gauge if they are doing rejection in batches

 

[Celestie]

You can't beat a good ol' keyboard smash

Why the troy picture tho

 

[Daniel Boden]

I emailed a local firm in Sixth Form to enquire about getting some work experience/shadowing. They emailed back "I'm very sorry to say that the only solicitor in our team who can accommodate you during that week is David. You're very welcome to join him but he's a bit of a dull arsehole. Yours respectfully, David". He was the most lovely human being I've ever met and a truly incredible lawyer.

That's brilliant

 

[jan28]

Speaking of funny rejections, I once received the following email after attending an ‘AC’ with House of Fraser for a customer service role. Congratulations and however should never go next to each other...

 

[Teniola Adigun]

Has anyone received a post-app pfo from W&C or Latham yet??

 

[Emily Kate]

Has anyone applied to/heard anything back from Goodwin?

 

[pleasecanwegetjobs]

This is curiosity post - for those who have anon usernames, what inspired you to choose the one you have?

Polite desperation

 

[Kablahc]

Why the troy picture tho

Law firms rejecting me like

 

[LegalNim]

That's brilliant

He was a brilliant guy to be honest. Still keep in touch with him almost a decade later, after he's retired.

 

[Celestie]

Speaking of funny rejections, I once received the following email after attending an ‘AC’ with House of Fraser for a customer service role. Congratulations and however should never go next to each other... View attachment 2780

Talk about the bad grammar in that email as well

 

[jan28]

Talk about the bad grammar in that email as well

they basically said ‘it’s not you it’s me’

 

[Jony]

Does anyone have Ashurst AC advice?

Dm me! I have a summer scheme lined up and I’d love to help.

 

[Polyglot]

Speaking of funny rejections, I once received the following email after attending an ‘AC’ with House of Fraser for a customer service role. Congratulations and however should never go next to each other... View attachment 2780

This one is unbelievable

 

[TR17]

Linklaters rejection too! But slightly relieved? Wasn’t looking forward to emailing GR to tell them that a letter was missing in my name and I couldn’t figure out how to change it on their portal so I let it be

 

[Adrian_S]

Linklaters Spring PFO.


Even if an old broad and defunct loser like me couldn't do it this time around, I still have faith that you younger and smarter lot can!

 

[CareerChanger]

View attachment 2780

Speaking of funny rejections, I once received the following email after attending an ‘AC’ with House of Fraser for a customer service role. Congratulations and however should never go next to each other... View attachment 2780

the emotional rollercoaster of this

 

[layla rose]

Speaking of funny rejections, I once received the following email after attending an ‘AC’ with House of Fraser for a customer service role. Congratulations and however should never go next to each other... View attachment 2780

did they accidentally copy in both the acceptance and rejection line?

 

[Celestie]

Linklaters Spring PFO.


Even if an old broad and defunct loser like me couldn't do it this time around, I still have faith that you younger and smarter lot can!

I will not have you speakin about yourself like that on hear, Adrian. You are excellent, resilient, and amazing. Keep going.

 

[Phoenix for all]

Sorry to hear that Just checked my portal and am still stuck at 70% (for spring) so think I will get a PFO soon too. Mind if I ask when's your application? Just want to gauge if they are doing rejection in batches

Ok after crazily refreshing my inbox for the last 30min I eventually got my PFO Forward and upward!

 

[Jacob Miller]

AC invite for Pinsent Masons!!!

Any advice (especially those who have already complete one)

Would be much appreciated!! as it's my first cycle and AC I'm really nervous,

Please feel free to dm me too xx

Many congratulations on securing your AC!

I've not completed an AC with PM myself, but, depending on what components there are to the day, you may wish to consider a few of the following:

Definitive Guide to Law Firm Interviews! *Monday Article Series*

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Definitive Guide to Assessed Negotiations! *Monday Article Series*

Hi All! Please see below my Guide to Assessed Negotiation Exercises at Assessment Centres and during Vacation Schemes. This guide has been built from my own experiences of assessed and real-world negotiations as well as having consulted with Grad Rec specialists. This is also the first in a...

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Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*

Hi all, please see below the third of my Monday Article Series! This week is my definitive guide to case studies. It's a long one - you might want to go get a coffee and settle in! Introduction This week’s Monday Article will cover how to approach law firm case studies, one of the most...

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Very best of luck with your prep and outcome!