2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[chromaticaqueen]

Hi! Wanted to know if you heard yet as I submitted my VI on the 2nd but haven't heard anything though I saw that it has been reviewed.

Hey! Ah ok. I submitted by VI on the 9th and it’s been reviewed but ain’t heard anything from them yet. Apparently they review them in batches so probs be a while before we hear back. All the best. X

 

[Lawgirl123]

W&C AC!

Congrats! When did you submit your VI if you don't mind me asking?

 

[corplaw0702]

Should I be concerned if my video interview for Bakers has not changed to reviewed (submitted feb 7) ?

 

[Numerius Negidius]

Congrats! When did you submit your VI if you don't mind me asking?

Mid-last week

 

[tk166]

is it doable to move to a US firm if you train at a MC firm at NQ level or would you normally have to wait until 2-3 years PQE?

 

[Mick Channon]

For those wondering if Dechert has sent out VIs:

- they have sent out VIs since the start of Jan
- they've had at least 2 ACs so far

It seems to be quite staggered, so I think they're recruiting in batches. I did my VI last week, and applied on the deadline.

I can echo this - @Jony I think we must have got our VIs in the same batch. Only difference is that I applied well before the deadline.

 

[whisperingrock]

is it doable to move to a US firm if you train at a MC firm at NQ level or would you normally have to wait until 2-3 years PQE?

Its doable, but depends on the firm, depends on the market, and depends on the practice area.

 

[Celestie]

Its doable, but depends on the firm, depends on the market, and depends on the practice area.

So many dependent variables help

 

[whisperingrock]

So many dependent variables help

Isn't "it depends" basically the lawyer catchphrase? Its definitely up there with the word "reasonable" for most used words in law

 

[Law on my mind]

Sorry to sound like a broken record player lol

But has any1 heard back from Eversheds post VI, Birmingham office?

 

[AAA_a]

I am very sorry to hear that, I was wondering if you could tell me when you applied?

applied on Jan 12

 

[Jessica Booker]

Should I be concerned if my video interview for Bakers has not changed to reviewed (submitted feb 7) ?

No - 9 days isn’t a long time at all at this time of year for graduate recruitment

 

[KADELE]

Sorry to sound like a broken record player lol

But has any1 heard back from Eversheds post VI, Birmingham office?

Can't speak for Birmingham, but I've not heard back from the Leeds office yet (did the VI about 3 weeks ago)

 

[Jessica Booker]

is it doable to move to a US firm if you train at a MC firm at NQ level or would you normally have to wait until 2-3 years PQE?

Much more common at 2-3 years PQE, but possible at NQ.

More likely at a fast growing firm with a low trainee intake.

 

[Lily721]

I think Paul mentioned that they have a 'hold pile' during the open day so it could be that those waiting are in that pile! just a guess though, good luck all!

If this is the case, then I think those ”on hold” might still be rejected but encouraged to re-apply. I know Shearman does send such emails. Whatever it is, I wish firms were more prompt with rejections.....it is much better to wait longer and have good news at the end of that, than to be forced to wait months and be rejected.

 

[Legalmel_99]

Should I be concerned if my video interview for Bakers has not changed to reviewed (submitted feb 7) ?

I had a VI and it took 3 weeks

 

[jan28]

If this is the case, then I think those ”on hold” might still be rejected but encouraged to re-apply. I know Shearman does send such emails. Whatever it is, I wish firms were more prompt with rejections.....it is much better to wait longer and have good news at the end of that, than to be forced to wait months and be rejected.

I wholly agree, I’m also waiting for quite a few firms post-app including Shearman and the chances seem to be getting slimmer and slimmer, which is not a nice feeling.

 

[Tarnjeet]

Has anyone not heard back from DLA Piper yet? I’ve read that they’re having problems with gmail accounts, but my status on application portal hasn’t updated- shows the date I completed my WG back in December. Not sure if I should email them?

 

[Haz]

If I'm asked a question in an interview that I'm a little unsure of, is it better to ask for a bit of time to think about the question? Rather than spurt out anything that comes to mind 🤣 I feel as if the first option seems more feasible but at the same time would your interviewers think this shows you're unprepared?

 

[tk166]

If I'm asked a question in an interview that I'm a little unsure of, is it better to ask for a bit of time to think about the question? Rather than spurt out anything that comes to mind 🤣 I feel as if the first option seems more feasible but at the same time would your interviewers think this shows you're unprepared?

I always go for can I have a minute to think, then start your answer with ‘I’m not sure...’ or ‘I’m not really familiar with this topic...’ and then add a ‘but...’ and rephrase the question so you can logically think about it. I think with these questions its more how you compose yourself under pressure more than the answer itself that is important. They want to know you can handle yourself if a client asks a question you don’t know the answer to