2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[ellwilsen]

Same! Heard somebody who sent in their application in the first week of Oct got invited to an AC. Fingers crossed they'll have spots left.

Also just found out that someone got a rejection last week who applied mid November, did you apply at a similar time to me?

 

[Ricky]

Also just found out that someone got a rejection last week who applied mid November, did you apply at a similar time to me?

I applied 9 November, so hopefully should find out soon!

 

[Lawbour]

With CMS inviting people to ACs now do you guys think it's still a good idea for me to apply now? I've drafted two questions and just need to edit the third one

 

[JoNo]

With CMS inviting people to ACs now do you guys think it's still a good idea for me to apply now? I've drafted two questions and just need to edit the third one

I would say still submit, I was thinking the same yesterday, hoping to submit tomorrow!

You’ll regret it if you don’t apply!!

 

[Lawbour]

I would say still submit, I was thinking the same yesterday, hoping to submit tomorrow!

Ah great, at least one person is in the same boat! Hopefully I can submit in the next two days

 

[Andrew M]

Had an email from Mills and Reeve to say that I passed the Watson Glaser test benchmark! Now just waiting for my application to be reviewed.

 

[NikkiT]

Does anyone know if Bird & Bird are still sending out online test invites for the Spring Vacation Scheme?

 

[M1999]

On the BCLP feedback, I got critical reasoning as one of my strengths because the BCLP test had a critical reasoning. Is this an indication I did well on this section of the test? Or could they have seen a strength here in my responses to the SJT

 

[Celestie]

On the BCLP feedback, I got critical reasoning as one of my strengths because the BCLP test had a critical reasoning. Is this an indication I did well on this section of the test? Or could they have seen a strength here in my responses to the SJT

Snap - I also had that comment on mine too. BCLP has only recently introduced this method of assessment (according to my sources) so it's hard to tell if it means one way or another but overall - I would assume it's a good thing in WG terms!

 

[NikkiT]

Also, does anyone know how long it takes to receive a WG test from DLA Piper after submitting an application? Or is this not automatic?

 

[NikkiT]

I just did the WG test for Baker McKenzie and I really struggled with it for some reason. Does anyone have any tips for WG tests in general? no matter how much I prepare, I seem to always mess up the actual assessments

Was the WG sent to you automatically for Baker McKenzie? Or does it mean you got to the next stage?

 

[Ricky]

Was the WG sent to you automatically for Baker McKenzie? Or does it mean you got to the next stage?

With Bakers it means the next stage. It isn't automatic.

 

[NK]

Was the WG sent to you automatically for Baker McKenzie? Or does it mean you got to the next stage?

they filter out applications first before sending out WG invites - hope that helps !

 

[AH97]

Also, does anyone know how long it takes to receive a WG test from DLA Piper after submitting an application? Or is this not automatic?

I believe that they said at their Skills Session webinar that you would be sent the WG within a week of submission, and then have two weeks to complete it

 

[AspiringSol]

i just got my results for Mayer Brown online tests and I got almost all averages in the Verbal reasoning! Is this bad ?!? Does anyone know what their pass marks are?

 

[anon101]

Does anyone know if DLA Piper accepts applications from final-year law students? They seem to have conflicting information on their website and application portal?

 

[NikkiT]

I believe that they said at their Skills Session webinar that you would be sent the WG within a week of submission, and then have two weeks to complete it

So does everyone get a test within a week or is it a separate stage?

 

[AH97]

So does everyone get a test within a week or is it a separate stage?

They said it as if it's sent to everyone - they went on to say that they have a benchmark and applications won't be reviewed unless they meet that benchmark!

 

[eveh1784]

Hey guys - I have a video interview coming up and I was wondering if anyone had any general tips. This is where I really went wrong last cycle, I lacked confidence in my ability and froze in front of the camera during most VI's. This year I have really been trying to practice, but some tips would be really useful too if possible!

 

[NikkiT]

Hi everyone - does anyone have tips for practising the WG test? I have used Job Test Prep before but just wondering if anyone has any other resources/advice?