2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Matt_96]

I was about to congratulate you and then frantically dm you for all of your tips and secrets to success

I didn't even apply to any MC firms this year!

Fun fact, though. My first ever law job interview was with Slaughter and May which I got by a total fluke through some open day thing and was totally, totally unprepared for. It was a complete wreck. Been avoiding it ever since!

 

[Daniel Boden]

Any threads/advice on how to turn your VS into a TC?

Just to add to the excellent threads Jess posted above, in terms of preparation, this thread I made last year may be helpful for you

Vacation Scheme Preparation

Hi guys, Per my post in the 'hearing back from law firms' thread, I thought I would create this so we can bounce ideas off each other and help each other out with any questions to ensure that we can all (hopefully) get those TC offers after this summer! I'll post my approach today but please...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[ilovetheDLR]

15th October loool imagine.

13th for me lol - I e-mailed them asking for an update the other day so will let yall know what I hear back

 

[John Travoni]

Anyone heard back from Ropes or Gray, Forsters or WBD?

 

[M0723]

I know this is the vac scheme thread and maybe I haven't paid close enough attention, but have people heard anything from direct TC apps to Freshfields? Like a Watson Glaser or AC

They've given out WGT

 

[Al1793]

Did it just arrive or was this last night?

It arrived yesterday afternoon

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Just to add to the excellent threads Jess posted above, in terms of preparation, this thread I made last year may be helpful for you

Vacation Scheme Preparation

Hi guys, Per my post in the 'hearing back from law firms' thread, I thought I would create this so we can bounce ideas off each other and help each other out with any questions to ensure that we can all (hopefully) get those TC offers after this summer! I'll post my approach today but please...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

I knew there were more out there, but I seem to have lost the bookmark function so can't repost all my saved posts

 

[cheesy0204]

Anyone heard back from Ropes or Gray, Forsters or WBD?

WBD is non-rolling so it'll be after the deadline

 

[ellwilsen]

Does anyone know if it’s possible to add supplementary info to a submitted app for WBD?

 

[Moon]

Does anyone know how long it takes after an AC to get feedback?

 

[Laurenjosephine]

Boodle Hatfield interview invitation if anyone has any tips or experience I would appreciate it!!

When did you apply? I haven’t heard anything but did only apply the day before the deadline!

 

[Matt_96]

Anyone heard back from Ropes or Gray, Forsters or WBD?

I'm still waiting on a response for my Forsters App from last cycle. Not even joking. They rolled it over due to Covid. So expect to wait a while!

 

[ellwilsen]

When did you apply? I haven’t heard anything but did only apply the day before the deadline!

I applied on 17th jan

 

[Deleted member 3795]

That is often the format.

With this situation it might be that there are some absolute “no” outcomes for the weakness, which will make someone unsuccessful. That might only be 2-3 of a 10-12 list of strengths. It maybe the case that you are also unsuccessful if you haven’t got balance across your three strengths. For instance, if all three of your strengths suggest you are more independent than a team player (or vice versa). It’s hard to know the specifics, but as I mentioned, in successful candidates it is often the things that are not there, rather than the things that are.

Hi Jessica

Just out of interest, what weakness would you consider to be an absolute "no" under these circumstances?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi Jessica

Just out of interest, what weakness would you consider to be an absolute "no" under these circumstances?

I don't know as I don't know what the themes of the "strengths" are nor what the firm values.

 

[Mehma]

Eversheds AC invite! For the London office

congrats!! what day are you doing it?

 

[OB]

I knew there were more out there, but I seem to have lost the bookmark function so can't repost all my saved posts

I think the only way to send bookmarks now is to click your name at the top and bookmarks then click the cog picture and copy link and paste into a message :/

 

[jd3447]

I'm still waiting on a response for my Forsters App from last cycle. Not even joking. They rolled it over due to Covid. So expect to wait a while!

I’ve heard this! Does this mean that they’re not actually recruiting this year? I mean I submitted my app all fine but I’m still sceptical based on people’s experiences lol

 

[Matt_96]

I’ve heard this! Does this mean that they’re not actually recruiting this year? I mean I submitted my app all fine but I’m still sceptical based on people’s experiences lol

As I understand it from my (limited) interactions with Forsters' grad rec team, what they've done is just bring the 2022 cycle forward a year. So everyone who is applying for 2022 contracts will apparently be interviewed alongside and assessed at the same time as those looking for 2023. 2023 applicants shouldn't be affected at all, I don't think.

But what law firms say and what law firms do are two entirely different things, so you are right to be sceptical.

 

[Abgaal]

Do you mean post-AC?

Nar post app