2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[E.A]

Guys I know it's really hard to stay positive, especially in these times, but honestly no news is good news when it comes to whether you've heard back from a firm. You'll drive yourselves crazy if you try and work out why GradRec have given decisions to some people and not you so please try and avoid it - trust me I've been there, done that and it's not healthy. I know it's much easier said than done but I've seen a lot of these kinds of messages recently and honestly there is no point trying to work it out because nobody really knows how GradRec teams work! So please just believe that no news is good news until you hear otherwise! There's absolutely no point wasting energy thinking you have been rejected 100x before an email comes in so please try and avoid it if at all possible

PS: Apologies for my mini-rant but I think it's worth reiterating sometimes!

Yes! I find this process is so stressful anyway, I don't think I can handle speculating on top of that too! Thanks for this 🤝

 

[stemlawgal]

Does anyone know how long A&O tend to take before letting people know outcomes of ACs? I had my interview last week but haven't heard from them yet.
Also still waiting on Links and FF, had WG invite for FF but again nothing since.

 

[ab01]

Congratulations celebrations for Friday night tomorrow.

If you don't mind me asking when did you submit your application was it before December.

Hey! Thank you so much, I applied on 2nd December if that helps. Best of luck for everyone waiting, fingers crossed for all of you

 

[Daniel Boden]

Macfarlanes VS Offer!

Huge congrats! Know from experience how hard that AC is so very well done

 

[ab01]

Huge congrats! Know from experience how hard that AC is so very well done

Thanks Dan!

 

[Elle W]

I feel the exact same, don't worry. The only hope I have is that everyone else I know who has a Pinsents traineeship also found the quiz horrific and guessed most of it yet somehow passed it. I think it's all about lucky guessing! (Which is very unfair imo but what can you do)

I just did it too and it was quite ridiculous! Just wondering if you received a confirmation email after completing it as I didn't get one?

 

[Sl1410]

Has anyone who applied for NRF Summer VS got any response?

 

[Kieran Tierney]

Just got my first ever AC and it's with Bird & Bird I think I could cry 😭 😭 does anyone have any tips it would be much appreciated!!

 

[Ole1999]

Just got my first ever AC and it's with Bird & Bird I think I could cry 😭 😭 does anyone have any tips it would be much appreciated!!

Well done!! Is this for spring or summer?

P.s judging by your profile name, I assume you support Arsenal meaning this AC must be the most success you’ve had all year

 

[Bugsy Malone]

Just got my first ever AC and it's with Bird & Bird I think I could cry 😭 😭 does anyone have any tips it would be much appreciated!!

Congratulations!! Great news!

When did you complete your video interview? 😊

 

[cryingoverTCs]

guys WHAT is happening with Mayer Brown post telephone interview 😭 I just wanna know the outcome pls

 

[cryingoverTCs]

also has anyone else heard back from links or AG recently? And has anyone heard from PwC or is it still too early to ask?

 

[Deleted member 8599]

guys WHAT is happening with Mayer Brown post telephone interview 😭 I just wanna know the outcome pls

Agreed! I did my telephone interview back in the second week of December.

 

[Deleted member 8599]

No news yet from:

• Gibson Dunn
• Covington
• Latham & Watkins
• Cooley
• Millbank
• Debevoise
• Vinson & Elkins
• White & Case
• Ropes & Gray

Who's with me?

 

[E.A]

guys WHAT is happening with Mayer Brown post telephone interview 😭 I just wanna know the outcome pls

I had mine on Friday so I think they are still conducting telephone interviews before giving out ACs

 

[A92167!8]

Just received this from pinsent masons. I haven't done any tests or AC...
What do I do I'm v confused

Thank you for submitting an application for a Vacation Placement and participating in the subsequent assessment centre. We have now spent a considerable amount of time reviewing all the candidates and their skills and qualifications.

Whilst you have not made our initial shortlist, we were very impressed by your application and would like to hold you as a reserve in the event that a placement becomes available. If, for any reason, your circumstances change and you are no longer able to take up a placement this summer, please let us know.

 

[Kieran Tierney]

Well done!! Is this for spring or summer?

P.s judging by your profile name, I assume you support Arsenal meaning this AC must be the most success you’ve had all year

If Arsenal has taught me anything it's to never get your hopes up too soon!! Thank you so much it's for the summer vacation scheme

 

[collie_121]

also has anyone else heard back from links or AG recently? And has anyone heard from PwC or is it still too early to ask?

Haven't heard back from AG post-VI but got an email today saying that they're now reviewing everyones and will be giving invites to the first London AC on 2nd Feb.

Think the deadline to do the PwC game was like today or yesterday or something so I'm sure we'll hear back in the coming weeks

 

[Kieran Tierney]

Congratulations!! Great news!

When did you complete your video interview? 😊

Thank you so much! I think it was literally a couple of hours before the deadline (midnight) 😭

 

[Bugsy Malone]

Thank you so much! I think it was literally a couple of hours before the deadline (midnight) 😭

What was your deadline date (if you don’t mind me asking)? Think people get different ones