2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Hele25]

They started sending AC invites just before Christmas. I think they've been sending them in batches each week. I have my AC next Tuesday (eek) - I applied back in October. They didn't mention the WG at all - they don't release your scores - so I guess the only way of knowing for sure if you passed the benchmark is if you get an invite?

Good luck!

Okay, so now I’m freaking out sightly (always great, what’s another breakdown?) I applied back at the end of September and completer the WG early October and have heard nothing from DLA... Should I be worried??

 

[anon32323232]

Congrats! Is this for the Spring or Summer Scheme? When did you send your app?

Thanks! This was with the Spring scheme as first preference, sent 18th Dec.

 

[Celestie]

I first read that as their benchmark was getting 100%

Oh my god I just realised I misread it - I also thought it said the benchmark was 100% and I was like well damn

 

[M1999]

Does anyone know what the advantages are of joining a firm with an industry led approach? Thanks

 

[Tariq Kioumji]

Just received an invite for a 'video interview' with Jones Day for a VS - but it seems to be a live virtual interview with senior members of the firm? Is this theonly stage, or is this a preliminary one? Would be grateful for any advice from someone familiar with the process!

Congratulations on the VI!! Do you know if Jones Day contacted your referee?

 

[Lawgirl123]

Just got an invite to HSF AC - it will be my first AC so any tips and guidance would be very much appreciated

 

[Sana]

Has anyone heard back from Bird & Bird post Video Interview? I did mine 2 weeks before Christmas break

 

[Lawyer101]

Has anyone heard back from Bird & Bird post Video Interview? I did mine 2 weeks before Christmas break

Completed mine mid-November and still yet to hear back!

 

[Zoo]

Anyone know how long it usually takes Weil to get back to you after a VI?

Last cycle I completed the VI on 1st Feb and heard back on 11th Feb- so 10 days for me

 

[ZaraB]

Completed mine mid-November and still yet to hear back!

Same here!

 

[frog]

Just got an invite to HSF AC - it will be my first AC so any tips and guidance would be very much appreciated

Well done!! Can I ask if this was for spring or summer?

 

[RyanM1]

Completed mine mid-November and still yet to hear back!

How long after completing the WG did you hear about a VI?

 

[Mea]

Has anyone heard back from DLA post-WG for summer VS? Do we even find out whether we've met the WG benchmark?

Received it today: got a rejection

 

[JW]

Just to follow up on this, I emailed AG grad rec with my individual module grades and got this response:
"You were correct in saying we don't need your individual modules – we previously asked for this on our old system but have streamlined the application this year."

So I imagine Irwin Mitchell is the same.

Thanks for following up on this Andrew! Now I'm worried mine have been included after what I was told on the webinar... I wonder if I should email and ask about it.

 

[Ryan B]

Jones Day interview invite!

 

[SamTam99]

Received a phone interview from Dentons!

Also has anyone heard back from Pinsent Masons yet? Their application closed quite a while ago and still haven’t heard back!

 

[SF1234]

Slaughters interview invite!!!

 

[M1999]

Thanks for following up on this Andrew! Now I'm worried mine have been included after what I was told on the webinar... I wonder if I should email and ask about it.

Don’t be worried, I think they’ll just ignore it!

 

[RyanM1]

Jones Day interview invite!

Congratulations! When did you apply?

 

[Ryan B]

Congratulations! When did you apply?

Thanks I applied on the 18th and my reference was submitted on the 23rd.