2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Lumree]

To those who have done the PwC game, did you receive any confirmation email to say you completed it? I just completed it and all it did was take me back to the app’s menu screen

 

[Lumree]

To those who have done the PwC game, did you receive any confirmation email to say you completed it? I just completed it and all it did was take me back to the app’s menu screen

Don’t worry received my report now!

 

[Lawgirl123]

hey guys, i was thinking about applying to Jones Day but noted there is a specific question on what Jones Day events I've attended. As I haven't attended any - do you think it is worth applying? Has anyone else been in a similar position?

 

[Lawgirl123]

How long does it take to hear if you have been passed through the Reed Smith SST? I just got my feedback report, but was curious when yous found out about the next stage?

Did you hear back? I think the deadline is coming up soon so slightly concerned not to have heard!

 

[Celestie]

Did you hear back? I think the deadline is coming up soon so slightly concerned not to have heard!

Nope! But I don't expect to any time soon as it is holiday season

 

[ellwilsen]

Has anyone heard back from White & Case for the spring or summer vac schemes? Applied at the beginning of October so just wondering if my rejection has been lost in space lol

 

[sabma]

Hey guys,

I'm preparing for a couple ACs with case studies and I was wondering if anyone could recommend some resources for mock case studies that I could use to practice please?

 

[Mea]

Has anyone heard from DLA or Mishcon?

 

[Celestie]

Can anyone help me on the interpretations section of the WG please?
"The pupils in Mr Ahmed's class averaged 10 higher than the pupils in Mr Ali's class in the same history test. Mr Ahmed and Mr Ali used somewhat different teaching methods in teaching history."

Proposed conclusions:
1. The pupils in Mr Ahmed's class as a group were brighter than Mr Ali's class
2. The method of teaching of Mr Ahmed was superior than Mr Ali
3. Mr Ali and Mr Ahmed taught in the same school.

My answers are conclusion does not follow for any of them, because for the first two there could be many factors that the other students did well on the test. And for number 3, there's no indication they taught at the same school. We can assume, but it does not say it in the passage.

I'd appreciate any help!

Hi, if this is from a test, I recommend you delete this as you arent allowed to publish test questions I believe

 

[M1999]

Hi, if this is from a test, I recommend you delete this as you arent allowed to publish test questions I believe

It's from a practice!

 

[Legal_rawn]

For the skadden VS app when it asks about interests/hobbies outside of school/work should we relate these to the skills we gained from them? Also if I have done an insight day with a firm (which is the equivalent of their first year scheme) should that go in the positions of responsibility section or the work experience part?

 

[Celestie]

Can anyone help me on the interpretations section of the WG please?
"The pupils in Mr Ahmed's class averaged 10 higher than the pupils in Mr Ali's class in the same history test. Mr Ahmed and Mr Ali used somewhat different teaching methods in teaching history."

Proposed conclusions:
1. The pupils in Mr Ahmed's class as a group were brighter than Mr Ali's class
2. The method of teaching of Mr Ahmed was superior than Mr Ali
3. Mr Ali and Mr Ahmed taught in the same school.

My answers are conclusion does not follow for any of them, because for the first two there could be many factors that the other students did well on the test. And for number 3, there's no indication they taught at the same school. We can assume, but it does not say it in the passage.

I'd appreciate any help!

I would personally put

1. does not follow
2. does follow
3. does not follow

I might be wrong though!

 

[M1999]

I would personally put

1. does not follow
2. does follow
3. does not follow

I might be wrong though!

thank you! with the interpretations, should we interpret what the argument is for it? so the argument here is that they did well on the test because of different teaching methods, although we know it might be something else. is this what beyond a reasonable doubt means?

 

[Celestie]

thank you! with the interpretations, should we interpret what the argument is for it? so the argument here is that they did well on the test because of different teaching methods, although we know it might be something else. is this what beyond a reasonable doubt means?

I try not to deep the WG cause I did that the first time I ever sat it and failed miserably (only time I ever asked for a score mark). I read the initial text in my head and imagine if someone in a conversation stated the propose inference to me - usually, I have a knee jerk reaction like "HELL NO" or "yes". I don't try to see it like an argument.

 

[M777]

Anyone heard back from Dechert after doing the video interview? Or know what their turnaround is? Applied in October, completed their VI on 5 December.

 

[Zoo]

Can anyone help me on the interpretations section of the WG please?
"The pupils in Mr Ahmed's class averaged 10 higher than the pupils in Mr Ali's class in the same history test. Mr Ahmed and Mr Ali used somewhat different teaching methods in teaching history."

Proposed conclusions:
1. The pupils in Mr Ahmed's class as a group were brighter than Mr Ali's class
2. The method of teaching of Mr Ahmed was superior than Mr Ali
3. Mr Ali and Mr Ahmed taught in the same school.

My answers are conclusion does not follow for any of them, because for the first two there could be many factors that the other students did well on the test. And for number 3, there's no indication they taught at the same school. We can assume, but it does not say it in the passage.

I'd appreciate any help!

In case you haven't seen it/ may be useful for others, here's a useful YouTube video by Idin Sabahipour explaining his strategy for tackling WGs

 

[M1999]

In case you haven't seen it/ may be useful for others, here's a useful YouTube video by Idin Sabahipour explaining his strategy for tackling WGs

Thankyou- wish I saw this before doing it lol!

 

[NK]

I have a telephone interview with Mayer Brown on Tuesday and was wondering if anyone knows what type of questions they typically ask? I believe it’s strengths-based, but does this mean they won’t ask the typical ‘why law?’ or ‘why Mayer brown’ style questions? Would really appreciate any help

 

[Jooooopp7]

For the Hogan Lovells application, since the work experience section states paid work experience only, I'm assuming any committee positions at university would come under voluntary work? - just double checking since I'm so used to putting everything under the work experience section!

 

[Celestie]

I have a telephone interview with Mayer Brown on Tuesday and was wondering if anyone knows what type of questions they typically ask? I believe it’s strengths-based, but does this mean they won’t ask the typical ‘why law?’ or ‘why Mayer brown’ style questions? Would really appreciate any help

I can't speak for MB themselves but I think it is always a bad idea to enter an interview without prepping for those two questions cause they have every right to ask them. Rather over-prepare than under prepare - you get me? And just keep the prep for other/future interviews if they don't ask!