2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Lauren2001]

That is the same for me and I am already struggling with writing a 300-word cover letter!

There is still plenty of time if you think about it! Don't stress, do some research on the firm then apply your skills to that and why you want to work there! You've got this!

 

[202023r]

I am applying to Jones Day tonight (late I know...) however I have just realised they recruit on a rolling basis...do you think there will still be places left at this stage?

Worth applying as their form is not too onerous

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

For the Jones Day 100 word questions, did people bullet point/list their experiences?

 

[Mxkry]

For the Jones Day 100 word questions, did people bullet point/list their experiences?

I did it via prose, but can't say whether bullet points are okay or not.

 

[Flora2580]

When a question asks you to speak about a 'setback' would it be appropriate to talk about a post vac scheme rejection? Or would that be drawing attention to the wrong thing?

 

[NikkiT]

When a question asks you to speak about a 'setback' would it be appropriate to talk about a post vac scheme rejection? Or would that be drawing attention to the wrong thing?

Personally, I probably wouldn't.

 

[NikkiT]

For anyone who has completed the Reed Smith commercial awareness questions (or anyone who would mind providing advice generally) how would you interpret the word "incorrectly" in the following question:

3. Taking into account the firms core values and drawing on any examples you have from your experiences, would you feel confident enough to challenge your colleagues if they were carrying out a process incorrectly?

 

[Mxkry]

Worth still applying to mayer brown/ macfarlanes summer vac schemes? They are rolling basis and I will be applying near to the deadline.

 

[Jacob Miller]

When a question asks you to speak about a 'setback' would it be appropriate to talk about a post vac scheme rejection? Or would that be drawing attention to the wrong thing?

I personally would try and find something else to focus on here. Not necessarily because it's drawing attention to the wrong thing, but because I think it's generally speaking better to use a wider array of examples from different parts of your life to give a more rounded overall impression of you as a candidate.

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Just got my PFO from Hogan Lovells, completed my test on Christmas Eve.

 

[Lawyer101]

Worth still applying to mayer brown/ macfarlanes summer vac schemes? They are rolling basis and I will be applying near to the deadline.

If you don't buy a ticket, you won't win the raffle

I would personally go for it!

 

[Celestie]

S&S GR reading my test scores:

I know people on the forum said its awful but honestly, I feel betrayed smdh

 

[Naomi U]

Overjoyed!!! Just got an offer from Linklaters for a TC following WVS!!!! Thank you so much to everyone that's answered any question I've asked... can't express my appreciation enough. And thanks @Naomi U for the interview advice!!

Amazing congratulations - that's great news!!!!

 

[Lily721]

I am sorry but what does PFO mean?

 

[NSinger]

I am sorry but what does PFO mean?

Rejection

 

[M1999]

Worth still applying to mayer brown/ macfarlanes summer vac schemes? They are rolling basis and I will be applying near to the deadline.

I applied to Macfarlanes three days before the deadline last year and I got an AC. It was not even the last AC either. Apply!

 

[ZaraB]

Anyone heard from RPC?

 

[Lily721]

For the BCLP vac scheme application and more precisely the question: "Please detail any academic awards, positions of responsibilities and/ or any interests or hobbies outside of academics and work experience (please list in bullet points)." 300

How did people approach it?

I know there is an old thread on it, but I am still struggling. It is 300 words and asking us to list bullet points, so I assume we should not describe or go into much detail about each point. But then how do you fill up the word count? I have like 5 things to write for that question and unless I give details about each, there is no way I can reach the word count.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

 

[NSinger]

For the BCLP vac scheme application and more precisely the question: "Please detail any academic awards, positions of responsibilities and/ or any interests or hobbies outside of academics and work experience (please list in bullet points)." 300

How did people approach it?

I know there is an old thread on it, but I am still struggling. It is 300 words and asking us to list bullet points, so I assume we should not describe or go into much detail about each point. But then how do you fill up the word count? I have like 5 things to write for that question and unless I give details about each, there is no way I can reach the word count.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

I personally did bullet points for each activity and a short sentence after it.

If you only have a couple you can just bullet point them and go into a little detail about each one

 

[M1999]

For the BCLP vac scheme application and more precisely the question: "Please detail any academic awards, positions of responsibilities and/ or any interests or hobbies outside of academics and work experience (please list in bullet points)." 300

How did people approach it?

I know there is an old thread on it, but I am still struggling. It is 300 words and asking us to list bullet points, so I assume we should not describe or go into much detail about each point. But then how do you fill up the word count? I have like 5 things to write for that question and unless I give details about each, there is no way I can reach the word count.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

There’s no indication that you need to write 300 words, it just gives you that capacity just in case someone has a lot of awards