2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[lozza_2]

Really sorry to hear this, I understand how gutting it is getting rejected at this stage. You did amazing to get that far and will have learnt so much for the next one! Keep pushing and you’ll get that tc

Thank you that is very kind, fingers crossed!

 

[Larry HC]

Does Katten ask everyone to confirm their right to work in the UK?

I’ve been asked to send a scan of my passport. I’m a UK citizen and studied in the UK, so I’m not sure why I’ve been asked or if they ask everyone.

Yea I got asked that too

 

[NSinger]

Truly gutted after BCLP rejection for summer VS. Was told my application had many grammatical errors when I had submitted it through Grammarly a billion times, sent it out to friends and family to double check to spot any errors, read it over and over agin till I memorised every word, full stop, comma and colon. This was the firm which invited me to an open day in year 12 and behaved as a catalyst to me pursuing a career in commercial law.

However, after an hour of sobbing I have managed to pull myself together and once again pray for better news. I hope that anyone who reads this message does receive good news and positive vibes.....

So sorry to hear this! Keep pushing yourself and I am sure you will get your TC soon.
When did you apply if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Ricky]

Invite to assessment centre at Macfarlanes!! Yay!!!

I applied on 9 November 2020.

 

[JoeF]

Hi all, I appreciate this isn't really a very common theme on here but I was just wondering whether some law firms are willing to offer visa sponsorship for international students? I know quite a few offer sponsorship for TCs but I'm not exactly sure how this works for Vacation schemes so would really appreciate some insight.

 

[LegalUser]

Hey,
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this but I haven't been able to find it elsewhere, does anyone have any advice for Dechert's Video Interview or been through it before? I'm not clear of the format and general advice would be a big help!

 

[LegalUser]

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.

I have still to do the VI - I wondered if you might be able to explain the format? I'm not clear on the amount of questions they ask and how long we have?

Any general advice? I completely understand there are limitations here. Good Luck with you application!

 

[LegalQ]

Congratulations Ricky! I also just got invited to an AC at Macfarlanes. If anyone has any advice on preparing for the Macfarlanes AC I would really appreciate it if you could send me a message.

 

[kls]

Congratulations Ricky! I also just got invited to an AC at Macfarlanes. If anyone has any advice on preparing for the Macfarlanes AC I would really appreciate it if you could send me a message.

Invite to assessment centre at Macfarlanes!! Yay!!!

I applied on 9 November 2020.

Congrats to you guys!! So did I! if anyone has any advice I would also really appreciate it!

 

[AS2000]

Does Katten ask everyone to confirm their right to work in the UK?

I’ve been asked to send a scan of my passport. I’m a UK citizen and studied in the UK, so I’m not sure why I’ve been asked or if they ask everyone.

Got the same email from them.

 

[deckoking123]

I have still to do the VI - I wondered if you might be able to explain the format? I'm not clear on the amount of questions they ask and how long we have?

Any general advice? I completely understand there are limitations here. Good Luck with you application!

I’m in the same boat. There is little guidance on what to expect

 

[KB2020]

I've been invited to the AC for Linklaters Spring vac scheme. So incredibly happy but also nervous! Has anyone been through the AC? How did you find it?

 

[Tariq Kioumji]

Hi all, I appreciate this isn't really a very common theme on here but I was just wondering whether some law firms are willing to offer visa sponsorship for international students? I know quite a few offer sponsorship for TCs but I'm not exactly sure how this works for Vacation schemes so would really appreciate some insight.

Hey, I'm not too sure how it works, but I think for the vac schemes firms will use a tier 5 visa rather than a tier 2 visa.

 

[Tariq Kioumji]

Congrats to you guys!! So did I! if anyone has any advice I would also really appreciate it!

Congrats on getting an invite! When did you apply if you don't mind me asking.

 

[angel3oo]

Truly gutted after BCLP rejection for summer VS. Was told my application had many grammatical errors when I had submitted it through Grammarly a billion times, sent it out to friends and family to double check to spot any errors, read it over and over agin till I memorised every word, full stop, comma and colon. This was the firm which invited me to an open day in year 12 and behaved as a catalyst to me pursuing a career in commercial law.

However, after an hour of sobbing I have managed to pull myself together and once again pray for better news. I hope that anyone who reads this message does receive good news and positive vibes.....

Their loss! All that means is better opportunities are coming for you, stay strong.

 

[Legal_rawn]

I've been invited to the AC for Linklaters Spring vac scheme. So incredibly happy but also nervous! Has anyone been through the AC? How did you find it?

Congrats when did you get invited?

 

[KB2020]

Congrats when did you get invited?

Thank you! I got the invite at 6.30pm tonight - applied near the deadline.

 

[KB2020]

Hi all, I appreciate this isn't really a very common theme on here but I was just wondering whether some law firms are willing to offer visa sponsorship for international students? I know quite a few offer sponsorship for TCs but I'm not exactly sure how this works for Vacation schemes so would really appreciate some insight.

I don't think many firms offer visas for vac schemes, however most of the vac schemes are happening virtually this year so if there was ever a time to apply it would now. Good luck.

 

[rebeccawkelly]

Hi @rebeccawkelly

Honestly it varies- during my application period I heard back from mid-January to the first week of February.

Thank you! I heard back from Slaughter & May last week so hopefully won’t be waiting long for the rest

 

[kls]

Congrats on getting an invite! When did you apply if you don't mind me asking.

I applied on 28th November