2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[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*

In this week's (slightly delayed - sorry!) Article, we take a look at law firm interviews. Introduction Almost every law firm’s application process involves some form of interview. This style of interview is designed to find out about your motivations, experiences, skills and characteristics...

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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!

 

[Jacob Miller]

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

@Celestie can I pls hire you as a personal cheerleader for rough days? You're really wonderful at it!

 

[Alice G]

@Celestie can I pls hire you as a personal cheerleader for rough days? You're really wonderful at it!

Couldn’t agree more- really appreciate your positivity and meme prowess @Celestie!!

 

[pleasecanigetajob]

Linklaters PFO

 

[aspiringjd2021]

Also a Linklaters PFO They continue to be such a mystery to me

 

[AspiringLawyer112]

Hi

Reed smith wants me to send some answers within 5 days.
I received this email on Tuesday. The 5th day is Saturday. Does this mean I have to send it to them by Friday?

 

[Adrian_S]

@Celestie you are SUCH a sweetie. You’re absolutely right. Time for some self care

 

[Adrian_S]

I also don’t have time to be sad because I still have to #FreeBritney

 

[Jacob Miller]

Hi

Reed smith wants me to send some answers within 5 days.
I received this email on Tuesday. The 5th day is Saturday. Does this mean I have to send it to them by Friday?

It would probably mean end of day Saturday but I would personally try to have a good look through everything long before then in case you notice any issues/ need advice and can't access anyone over the weekend.

 

[MJ90]

Linklaters PFO

,For a vs or direct?

 

[Celestie]

@Adrian_S @Alice G @Jacob Miller Awww thank you so much guys - made my evening. Hope yous are keeping well

 

[Jacob Miller]

@Adrian_S @Alice G @Jacob Miller Awww thank you so much guys - made my evening. Hope yous are keeping well

I got espresso and my diss reading, what more could a man want?

 

[JoeF]

Hi all,

I know this can be a long shot, but do people have any insight as to which law firms are recruiting for TCs with 2022 start? I know Willkie and Katten do, but maybe there are more.

 

[pleasecanigetajob]

,For a vs or direct?

Spring VS sadly

 

[Celestie]

I got espresso and my diss reading, what more could a man want?

Oh wow - snap. Also doing my diss - though my laptop refuses to work. What's yours on?

 

[cryingoverTCs]

Links spring vs PFO - legit was in the 98th percentile for the WG so they can't say I didn't try lmao

 

[ZaraB]

Joining in with my Spring VS Linklaters PFO

 

[aspiringlawyerr2021]

Are all the linklaters rejection spring?! I still havent recieved my PFO!

 

[W]

Just got a video interview invite from Willkie! If anyone who has done one could offer any tips/advice, that would be much appreciated

 

[Matt_96]

Hi all,

I know this can be a long shot, but do people have any insight as to which law firms are recruiting for TCs with 2022 start? I know Willkie and Katten do, but maybe there are more.

As someone who is impatient to get a job too, something you should consider is just applying for 2023 TCs and just asking if they will let you start sooner. I was speaking to a recruiter at interview about this recently and apparently it's not uncommon for one or two trainees every cycle to want to defer their TC for a year after receiving it.

But ultimately, it depends on the firm. The worst thing they can do is say no and you have to paralegal for a bit. Could be a good opportunity to experience a different practice area anyway.