2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[frksch]

Apparently Addleshaw are sending out AC invites and I haven't even heard back about a video interview ... I got to the AC stage last year for the direct training contract and I'm sure my application is better this year so I'm so confused! Anyone else heard nothing from the London office?

 

[Legal_rawn]

Great to see so many Kirkland ACs!! Best of luck to everyone Safe to say sanity prevailed in my AC, the only unique character was Henry VIII

Have you got any tips for the AC? Desperately trying to prepare

 

[SamTam99]

Apparently Addleshaw are sending out AC invites and I haven't even heard back about a video interview ... I got to the AC stage last year for the direct training contract and I'm sure my application is better this year so I'm so confused! Anyone else heard nothing from the London office?

I haven’t heard anything either- so weird! I applied quite early too.

It’s just very strange because they’ve given out VI’s and rejections, so I have no idea why we haven’t heard back yet.

 

[polant]

Anyone heard back from Winston and Strawn?

 

[Kablahc]

Does anyone have any general tips for interviews where there is HR + a partner? They know I study law so should I be brushing up on that in case the partner asks me some law-focused qs?

 

[Celestie]

Been kinda absent, but has anyone heard from W&C or Dechert?

 

[ishikam]

Been kinda absent, but has anyone heard from W&C or Dechert?

Not heard back from W&C yet, but I read earlier on the forum that someone who applied in October got a video interview so I am guessing we shall start hearing soon considering its rolling basis!

 

[OB]

Been kinda absent, but has anyone heard from W&C or Dechert?

 

[Celestie]

I decided to actually do my degree for a couple days - many regrets

 

[Celestie]

Not heard back from W&C yet, but I read earlier on the forum that someone who applied in October got a video interview so I am guessing we shall start hearing soon considering its rolling basis!

Cheers, I applied in Jan so I guess I will hear in 2043

 

[Kablahc]

Been kinda absent, but has anyone heard from W&C or Dechert?

I applied for Summer scheme with Dechert what feels like at least 20 years ago and total silence!!!!!

 

[leolegal]

Anyone else not heard back from HSF yet after that round of AC invites the other day?

 

[J32]

Have you got any tips for the AC? Desperately trying to prepare

Hi sure! Kirkland are a very unique firm in that they are looking for a specific personality type, and the entire AC is designed to highlight the traits that they look for: career driven, collaborative, commercially aware, understand K&E. So at the outset it's important to note that if you don't get it, it's okay because not everyone is a right fit for the firm and vice versa (that does not mean you aren't a great candidate or won't be an excellent lawyer!).

I don't know how much it has changed with everything now virtual but my biggest tip is stay relaxed and focus on each bit of the day as it comes - the AC isn't difficult, it just seems daunting with a lot of people there. Also, you need to research the firm in depth and understand what differentiates Kirkland. The firm takes pride in being different, pretty much more than any other firm I've come across. And if you can demonstrate you understand this, you're giving yourself the best possible shot.

 

[packhorse]

Hi sure! Kirkland are a very unique firm in that they are looking for a specific personality type, and the entire AC is designed to highlight the traits that they look for: career driven, collaborative, commercially aware, understand K&E. So at the outset it's important to note that if you don't get it, it's okay because not everyone is a right fit for the firm and vice versa (that does not mean you aren't a great candidate or won't be an excellent lawyer!).

I don't know how much it has changed with everything virtual now but my biggest tip is stay relaxed, focus on each bit of the day as it comes - the AC isn't difficult, it just seems daunting with a lot of people there. Also, you need to research the firm. They focus very strongly on why Kirkland is different, pretty much more than any other firm I've come across. And if you can demonstrate this, you're giving yourself the best possible shot.

Are Kirkland renowned for having a lot of people at their ACs?

 

[J32]

Are Kirkland renowned for having a lot of people at their ACs?

I don't know compared to other firms, but there were about 20-25 at the AC last year.

 

[packhorse]

I don't know compared to other firms, but there were about 20-25 at the AC last year.

And do you know how many of your group got offers?

 

[Holly]

I don't know compared to other firms, but there were about 20-25 at the AC last year.

That is a heck of a lot of people!

 

[Andrew M]

Apparently Addleshaw are sending out AC invites and I haven't even heard back about a video interview ... I got to the AC stage last year for the direct training contract and I'm sure my application is better this year so I'm so confused! Anyone else heard nothing from the London office?

I applied for Manchester and haven't heard anything yet either. It's one of my strongest applications, so quite frustrating. But that's just how it goes sometimes. You can't take it personally because you just don't know all the factors - some of it just comes down to luck!

 

[bsh]

Hey guys, I have a video interview coming up with Dechert. I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on what to expect/some things to prepare. Happy to exchange thoughts!

 

[Hele25]

I applied for Manchester and haven't heard anything yet either. It's one of my strongest applications, so quite frustrating. But that's just how it goes sometimes. You can't take it personally because you just don't know all the factors - some of it just comes down to luck!

Same position, I’m hoping for the best though. I’m not sure if “no news is good news” applies? I don’t think I could accurately speculate how any firms process works at this point 😂🤦🏻‍♀️