2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[law230]

I was allocated a date and time - Tuesday 2nd February

They might be getting back to people individually then. There is still hope!

 

[RyanM1]

Anyone still waiting on Squire Patton Boggs...?

 

[A.C]

For winter I heard back in the afternoon of the day after my AC. A lot of people found out on the day/morning after for the winter vac, but the turnaround had to be faster as the scheme was due to start a couple of weeks after. Don't stress if you haven't heard back yet - definitely doesn't mean its a no, may just mean your interviewers haven't found the time to get together and discuss yet.

Ah, that's reassuring - thank you! I'll try to stay busy and distracted and be patient then haha

 

[Haz]

Anyone still waiting on Squire Patton Boggs...?

Do you mean post-application or post-VI? VI deadline was only last night so wouldn't expect to hear back for a week or so!

 

[RyanM1]

Do you mean post-application or post-VI? VI deadline was only last night so wouldn't expect to hear back for a week or so!

Post-application! I haven't heard anything, seen some rejections last week...

 

[Han.louise]

Just did the Eversheds VI - feeling nervous as I may have come across as a bumbling idiot haha!
The scenarios are standard scenarios you'd expect but I'd warn you not to prepare too much as the questions require tailored answers to the situation.

Are there no competency questions?

 

[Haz]

Post-application! I haven't heard anything, seen some rejections last week...

I was invited to the VI on Friday, which office did you apply to? I'd maybe email Grad Recruitment

 

[Georgina Evans]

Is it too late to apply to BCLP? I just submitted my application, but i'm worried I left it too late!!! I've had no time as I work full-time so this was the earliest I could do it.

Hey
I asked this question to a member of BCLPs grad rec a couple of weeks ago and she told me that even though they're rolling your application will still be considered and wouldn't be disadvantaged - so I don't think you've left it too late!!

 

[MS2000]

Does anyone have any tips for the Simmons & Simmons VI and written exercise?

Hey, it's not too bad, think VI was about 5 questions. They are worded slightly differently but be prepared for the usual why law, why simmons and some situational judgement questions. You will have to summarise 10 bullet points in the written exercise. Hope this helps

 

[Haz]

Does anyone know when we should expect to hear back from Pinsents? Deadline was the 7th December and no one's heard anything

 

[law230]

Ahh!!! Got through to the Mishcon Case study following VI! Email only came through now but said I received it yesterday!

can I ask when you applied?

 

[ophelia]

Hey, it's not too bad, think VI was about 5 questions. They are worded slightly differently but be prepared for the usual why law, why simmons and some situational judgement questions. You will have to summarise 10 bullet points in the written exercise. Hope this helps

Thank you!!

 

[Huda Amir]

I haven’t seen anyone hear back from white & case so I wouldn’t assume it’s bad news

finger crossed, thank you

 

[Huda Amir]

I know someone that applied on the 1st of Oct (the day they opened for applications) and heard back last week on Friday, so they are just starting to get back to people. So depending on when you applied - you will hear back sooner or later

Thank you

 

[gricole]

Is this a generic PFO email from Davis Polk?


"Dear xxx,

Thank you for your application for our summer vacation scheme. We have carefully reviewed your CV and although your credentials are impressive, we are unable to invite you to interview with our Firm.

We very much appreciate your interest in Davis Polk and we wish you success with your future endeavours."

Also their formatting was so weird - the font was changed twice.

 

[33c]

Is this a generic PFO email from Davis Polk?


"Dear xxx,

Thank you for your application for our summer vacation scheme. We have carefully reviewed your CV and although your credentials are impressive, we are unable to invite you to interview with our Firm.

We very much appreciate your interest in Davis Polk and we wish you success with your future endeavours."

Also their formatting was so weird - the font was changed twice.

I got the same email. Considering I had a typo in the first line of my cover letter I thought It was quite nice lol

 

[LS12]

I put all my experience into willkie’s form in chronological order and going back to check the page everything has changed order - did anyone else have this issue? They don’t ask for chronological but I like to give it

 

[RyanM1]

I was invited to the VI on Friday, which office did you apply to? I'd maybe email Grad Recruitment

London! I'll do that now, thanks

 

[Bugsy Malone]

I put all my experience into willkie’s form in chronological order and going back to check the page everything has changed order - did anyone else have this issue? They don’t ask for chronological but I like to give it

Sometimes forms rearrange experiences to group legal/non-legal together, maybe this is the reason?

 

[layla rose]

I was allocated a date and time - Tuesday 2nd February

Best of luck!