2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[SF1234]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH SO HAPPY 4 U

Well done!

Yay!!!! when did you find out?

Thank you!! Found out at 3 today.

 

[ar2r]

Thank you!! Found out at 3 today.

congratulations, this is amazing! Did they ring or email?

 

[Kablahc]

Hi guys, i have a VS interview with HR partner soon... in terms of the classic "do you have any questions" would you advise me to not ask law-specific questions as the interviewer is not a firm partner? Does this make sense?

I imagine an HR partner would always be aware of what the firm is doing in the market, even if that can get quite technical - and some of them do actually even have law degrees! So as long as you don't ask them their opinion of a specific section of idk the civil procedure rules and keep it general about the firm's work I don't think it would be too amiss. But personally I tend to take HR interviews as an opportunity to ask all of my qs about training contract structure, growth strategy, diversity & inclusion, etc. This is what their specialism is in so this is what you'll probably get the best, most informative answers about

 

[33c]

anybody who has got a final mishcon interview been told when their interview will be?

not yet

 

[kr253]

PFO from Addleshaw Goddard (London). Hadn't heard anything at all post app so not a surprise but still disappointing!

 

[Andrew M]

My brain isn't wired to read sarcasm (despite me being a really sarcastic person) and I was just about to do this...

Sarcasm, moi?

 

[Jennifer85]

Institution means very little if anything. The one thing that may matter is what optional modules you have available to you though.

Thank you Jessica

 

[Andrew M]

oh but their website says its app form > WG test > Skype interview > written exercise and then VS offer? do hope its not this and is what you said though haha

Yeah it looks like it has changed slightly from last year!

 

[collie_121]

I personally didnt make a post lol

Do people find it annoying/boastful when someone posts an offer? I assumed everyone did and after seeing people on Linkedin post theirs I did the same. Now I'm worried haha

 

[SF1234]

congratulations, this is amazing! Did they ring or email?

Email!! Thanks so much

 

[Celestie]

Do people find it annoying/boastful when someone posts an offer? I assumed everyone did and after seeing people on Linkedin post theirs I did the same. Now I'm worried haha

I mean, I don't really care but I just don't like posting too much online personally.

 

[Jxmxs00]

Omggg that's a Slaughters vac scheme offer! Thank you to everyone here, including Jessica who gave such helpful feedback for my cover letter and Jaysen who started this whole thing, and made my first foray into law applications less stressful, and seemingly successful!!!

Good luck to everyone else on their applications!!!

 

[Kubed]

So it does seem like Addleshaw are doing things in batches...has anyone still not heard back (London) after the flurry that seems to have happened today?

 

[Mxkry]

Do people find it annoying/boastful when someone posts an offer? I assumed everyone did and after seeing people on Linkedin post theirs I did the same. Now I'm worried haha

No, not really. THere's literally nothing wrong with celebrating your own achievements.

 

[Haz]

So it does seem like Addleshaw are doing things in batches...has anyone still not heard back (London) after the flurry that seems to have happened today?

Yepppp, applied 29 December hbu?

 

[Lydia]

VI for Addleshaw (London office)!!! - If anyone has any tips that would be incredibly helpful

 

[Emily Abrahams]

Anyone get a Summer VS offer for Simmons and Simmons?

 

[Andrew M]

Do people find it annoying/boastful when someone posts an offer? I assumed everyone did and after seeing people on Linkedin post theirs I did the same. Now I'm worried haha

Joking aside, no I don't. It's an achievement, you worked hard, and you should absolutely be proud of it! I think belittling somebody for celebrating their success is pretty negative and bitter.

 

[Beth P]

Has anyone else had confirmation of vacation scheme dates with TLT?

I have just started a new job and I am worried about booking annual leave. I have emailed TLT a couple of times (late last week and early today) and have had no response. I am a bit concerned as one of the proposed dates was the end of March and I need to give my line manager as much notice to book time off as possible.

I haven't had an email response either... If memory serves, the dates are expected to be w/c 28th March and w/c 28th June (London). I feel that a lot of people are going to be going for the summer scheme!

Which office is your VS?

 

[CA98]

Is anybody still waiting for Weil post-AC?

When did you do yours? I did mine today and it was implied they were running them until the end of this week and I should expect to hear back after that.