2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[lawgeek_301]

Hey does anyone know if W&C’s three-day window for the VI is actually 3-day sharp? I got it yesterday evening and it says until the 27th (GMT 00:00). I am not sure if this means tomorrow night or two nights from now and am really hoping it’s the latter. Would really appreciate some help because I’m scared I’ll try doing it on Saturday and realise it expired lol

 

[Sekani Wraith]

As I have seen a few people ask about Bakers summer vac scheme, my friend just got an AC invite from Bakers after completing his VI a couple weeks ago. So good luck to everyone waiting, you should hear back today or tomorrow.

 

[xht]

Post app x

thank you x

 

[Ophelia K]

RPC finally stopped ghosting me. Cheeky PFO in my inbox

 

[KT]

Just got a PFO from Baker McKenzie post-VI. Really thought I did well on the VI so quite upset by it ( oh well we move on.

 

[SamsanTech]

Just got a PFO from Baker McKenzie post-VI. Really thought I did well on the VI so quite upset by it ( oh well we move on.

Me too

 

[lilli]

PFO from RPC post-AC, expected as the AC was a month ago haha

 

[JJ]

I got told that I would hear within one week. Silence for 3 weeks - then it turns out I was successful!

Sweet nice one

 

[Manifesting]

White & Case summer VS rejection! Got to VI stage/ open day invite offer stage previously with a weaker app.

 

[Matt_96]

RPC PFO. Knew it was coming!

 

[lawstudent12345]

What's the longest time anyone's waited to hear back from an AC, was told they were aiming to let us know within 5 days but it's been a week and a half

The partner told me during the interview that they were pretty fast in getting back to people and that I would know in a week, but I didn't get anything for 3! but it was good news xx

 

[hopefullawyer101]

Drop me a dm, I'd be happy to look over your applications.

Thanks so much- I will do this.

 

[Celestie]

Christ thursday really is PFO day

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Yeah that is pretty much my reasoning! Thank you.

Then that is fine. You don’t have to list out why one office is “better” when the core part of your reasoning is you want to work close to where you will live! Obviously you might want to talk about any strengths of that office that align with your own preferences too (maybe you have a strong interest in a sector that is represented more by that office), but don’t feel like you have to force this type of “motivation”.

The location questions are often put in place to help weed out people who aren’t really interested in that location.

 

[cmaj]

Guys AC with TW I feel very overwhelmed today and I can't process it but I am so happy about it, I was convinced it would be a PFO because of how late it is

 

[LawGrad2019]

Guys AC with TW I feel very overwhelmed today and I can't process it but I am so happy about it, I was convinced it would be a PFO because of how late it is

Omg! Congratulations!!!

Did you get a call today?

 

[law230]

Is Macfarlanes still handing out Acs or should I presume rejection?

 

[Dheepa]

I was wondering what are the most difficult/unexpected commercial awareness questions people have been asked in interview? I feel like I've prepped the basics but just want to ensure I've prepared for the worst and maybe even just challenge myself!

For example, although on the face of this many people may not think this is too hard, I was asked in interview about the UK budget and didn't even know where to begin!

Not going to lie, that one would have stumped me as well. I don’t think the budget is something many people keep up with at all. Did they bring it up off the back of things you were already discussing or was it really out of the blue? In my experience, most partners tend to stick to things you’ve mentioned and interest in the app or throughout the interview.

The hardest CA question I got asked was about how bonds get issued. And they really meant the nitty gritty technical specifics. I actually just wanted to leave the interview at that point haha.

 

[Andrew M]

Good luck!!!! Channel Ru's confidence (but not rudeness!)

 

[sam970]

I thought they were rolling but then they seem to still be handing out VIs and they haven't responded to many people post-VI (I did mine on the 23rd December for reference) so don't lose hope!!!!!

Thank you! Fingers crossed then I guess. Good luck I hope they give you some good news soon!