2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[layla rose]

Just a quick question about Jones Day - do they ask every applicant for an academic reference?

I just got an email saying that they’ve contacted my academic reference and so I’m wondering if it is automatic.

No it isn't automatic - they'll have liked your app! Well done

 

[33c]

Just got the games invite for Taylor Wessing. Does anyone know if this is automatic? And is there any way to prep for it?

 

[M1999]

Just got the games invite for Taylor Wessing. Does anyone know if this is automatic? And is there any way to prep for it?

Can I ask when you applied?

 

[AspiringSolicitor]

Has anyone heard back from Simmons for the summer vs, I did my VI and tests back in nov and havent heard since!

I'm exactly the same! But I know someone who completed the tests on the same day as me and was rejected back in December so I'm hoping no news is good news. Reckon we're probably a 'maybe' and they're waiting for everyone to complete the tests/VI now before sending out AC invites... but who knows

 

[Jooooopp7]

I'm exactly the same! But I know someone who completed the tests on the same day as me and was rejected back in December so I'm hoping no news is good news. Reckon we're probably a 'maybe' and they're waiting for everyone to complete the tests/VI now before sending out AC invites... but who knows

ahh yeah that might be true! always have to remind myself that no news is good news ahah

 

[anon32323232]

Re Simmons & Simmons VI and tests -- do you have to do both in one sitting? Or could I do the tests tonight and the VI tomorrow morn?

 

[p9b]

Dentons AC invite!

 

[nina_123]

Dentons AC invite!

Congrats on the AC invite!! if you dont mind me asking, which location was this for? thanks!!

 

[Celestie]

Re Simmons & Simmons VI and tests -- do you have to do both in one sitting? Or could I do the tests tonight and the VI tomorrow morn?

You can do the tests separate but the writing and VI are in one.

 

[anon32323232]

You can do the tests separate but the writing and VI are in one.

Fab - thanks!

 

[OB]

Every partner/team I mentioned in my BCLP app have now moved to different firms - maybe this is why they haven't replied to me

 

[Lumree]

Every partner/team I mentioned in my BCLP app have now moved to different firms - maybe this is why they haven't replied to me

Were they part of the TW poach? 11 in one fell swoop!

 

[Jacob Miller]

I had a vac scheme interview the other day and keep thinking about the fact that the senior partner cracked a joke about wanting to get drunk with his mates at the pub lol. Is it a good thing that he was joking around or do you think he was trying to catch me out to see how I’d respond ? Probably just overthinking this haha

As others have said, I'd generally take this as a good sign.

One of the biggest factors that I think contributed to my success getting a TC was that I flipped my mindset to realise that interviewing partners are humans too. They've got lives, hobbies, families, etc. The analogy I always use is that it's a bit like when you're a wee kid, you can't possibly imagine your teacher having a life outside of school- they're on a mental pedestal and that makes the relationship dynamic a lot more challenging/ intimidating.
When I really made an effort to move past this and try to break down some of that mental pedestal/ barrier, I found that a huge amount of the normal interview anxiety/ nerves disappeared and I was able to be much more relaxed, personable and authentic in my interviews. This was also when I really noticed interviewers would also relax a bit, make jokes, be more conversational etc- in my experience, this correlated directly to offer success etc.

Very best of luck with the outcome!

 

[Celestie]

Every partner/team I mentioned in my BCLP app have now moved to different firms - maybe this is why they haven't replied to me

BCLP GR reading those names:

 

[OB]

Were they part of the TW poach? 11 in one fell swoop!

I said how I was interested in their private wealth team, but I guess TW beat me to it!!

 

[NK]

As others have said, I'd generally take this as a good sign.

One of the biggest factors that I think contributed to my success getting a TC was that I flipped my mindset to realise that interviewing partners are humans too. They've got lives, hobbies, families, etc. The analogy I always use is that it's a bit like when you're a wee kid, you can't possibly imagine your teacher having a life outside of school- they're on a mental pedestal and that makes the relationship dynamic a lot more challenging/ intimidating.
When I really made an effort to move past this and try to break down some of that mental pedestal/ barrier, I found that a huge amount of the normal interview anxiety/ nerves disappeared and I was able to be much more relaxed, personable and authentic in my interviews. This was also when I really noticed interviewers would also relax a bit, make jokes, be more conversational etc- in my experience, this correlated directly to offer success etc.

Very best of luck with the outcome!

Very well said and that was very helpful! Hopefully it will be a positive outcome - thank you so much for the advice

 

[33c]

Dentons AC invite!

Congrats! when did you complete your telephone interview?

 

[33c]

Can I ask when you applied?

8th Jan

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

Has anyone that did the Akin Gump WG in December heard back regarding interviews?

 

[M1999]

8th Jan

I applied them too.. getting kind of worried!