2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[AJLegacy]

Is anyone waiting to hear back from Willkie? I applied on the 27th or 28th, and I've still not heard anything despite their 10-day window! Not sure if they have received a lot of applications before the deadline, and it's taking them a bit longer?

I heard back this evening (negative) after submitting on 31 Jan.

 

[rosie.l]

Hi everyone - has anyone heard anything from Latham Post-VI?

 

[Jooooopp7]

I received a reply from Travers Smith grad rec for an unrelated topic but they added on the end of their reply that it might be 3-4 weeks until they can get back to us with a decision because of the volume of applications! just fyi

 

[letsee]

Alright, I spoke too soon, I just got a first round interview invite from Bristows. Did my VI on Jan 16th in case it helps.

 

[Jacob Miller]

Hey all! Sorry I've been incommunicado the last few days, been feeling a bit unwell so haven't been online! I've missed quite a chunk of this forum so please feel free to follow-up tag me in anything I was meant to see but have missed since about Friday!

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend and that more positive results from ACs and interviews are coming through!

 

[Sekani Wraith]

When completing a written exercise on TopScore, it will be okay to type my answer on word and just copy and paste my answer into TopScore (I want to take advantage of the autocorrect software) right?

 

[dosblancos7]

For those waiting for news from Skadden AC - given the background check documents were due today, is it safe to assume it's a rejection if we didn't receive a call today?

My impression was that the DBS check was required from candidates, prospectively, in the event that they have the docs in advance for the people they give offers- I don't think it means rejection if you haven't heard back by today? I could be wrong- I only say this as on this forum none has heard back, and neither has anyone on the forum from what I seen.

Good luck

 

[lawstudent2111]

Has anybody heard from clyde & co lately?

 

[OB]

When completing a written exercise on TopScore, it will be okay to type my answer on word and just copy and paste my answer into TopScore (I want to take advantage of the autocorrect software) right?

I feel like that’s somewhat cheating the system if they don’t allow you to use spell check?

 

[Haz]

If anyone has any tips for how to best approach a strengths-based interview it would be much appreciated. Currently unsure how to really prepare for questions that will be centred around how I'd react to certain situations in the future, apart from ensuring I fully know the firm's core values inside and out? I'm not sure if you have any specific tips @Jacob Miller

 

[cmaj]

When completing a written exercise on TopScore, it will be okay to type my answer on word and just copy and paste my answer into TopScore (I want to take advantage of the autocorrect software) right?

I did this! It didn’t say anything about not being able to but I didn’t check to be honest. I just thought it would be easier to write in Word in case my internet crashed and I lost my work on TopScore

 

[frow3n]

I did this! It didn’t say anything about not being able to but I didn’t check to be honest. I just thought it would be easier to write in Word in case my internet crashed and I lost my work on TopScore

I did one today using the TopScore platform and didn't use Word. My reasoning behind this was that if they can track real-time what you're writing then it might look odd if suddenly an answer appears with three minutes to go.

A written exercise is also meant to test your grammar and spelling, so might be best to be honest and do it properly!

Just my 2 cents

 

[cmaj]

I did one today using the TopScore platform and didn't use Word. My reasoning behind this was that if they can track real-time what you're writing then it might look odd if suddenly an answer appears with three minutes to go.

A written exercise is also meant to test your grammar and spelling, so might be best to be honest and do it properly!

Just my 2 cents

Hmm, when I’ve done assessment centres in person though I’ve written on Word on a laptop? I think with TopScore, obviously the platform doesn’t have a spell check in it, but that doesn’t mean it’s because you’re not intended to use one. It gives an unfair advantage otherwise as many people have apps like Grammarly installed to their browser that automatically check open text fields. I passed my AC anyway doing it and the Grad Rec didn’t mention that I couldn’t use Word!

@Jessica Booker what do you know about this?

 

[Legalmel_99]

Has anybody heard from clyde & co lately?

I was rejected 2 weeks ago so I would assume no news is good News good luck!

 

[ibs97]

does anyone have any tips on how to prepare for an AC that is focused on discussing an article on a news topic?

 

[Matt_96]

I received a reply from Travers Smith grad rec for an unrelated topic but they added on the end of their reply that it might be 3-4 weeks until they can get back to us with a decision because of the volume of applications! just fyi

Captain slow strikes again

 

[Sekani Wraith]

I feel like that’s somewhat cheating the system if they don’t allow you to use spell check?

I didn't say they don't allow you to use spell check. I haven't used the platform before so I don't know if they do.

 

[corplaw0702]

When completing a written exercise on TopScore, it will be okay to type my answer on word and just copy and paste my answer into TopScore (I want to take advantage of the autocorrect software) right?

If you're talking about w&c, there were no specific limits on this

 

[Jacob Miller]

If anyone has any tips for how to best approach a strengths-based interview it would be much appreciated. Currently unsure how to really prepare for questions that will be centred around how I'd react to certain situations in the future, apart from ensuring I fully know the firm's core values inside and out? I'm not sure if you have any specific tips @Jacob Miller

I would advise looking at my recent article which covers strengths-based interviews:

Definitive Guide to Law Firm Interviews! *Monday Article Series*

In this week's (slightly delayed - sorry!) Article, we take a look at law firm interviews. Introduction Almost every law firm’s application process involves some form of interview. This style of interview is designed to find out about your motivations, experiences, skills and characteristics...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[goldrush]

An interview invitation from Fieldfisher. Has someone done it or maybe has any advice? Thanks!