2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Helpme12345]

I just got a VI invite for W&C! I noticed I put the spring scheme as my first choice and summer as my second but I now already have a VS during the same dates in summer. Should I email now to inform them as I know people have had ACs for spring already? Or just wait ?

 

[Income and Expenses]

Can I get in touch with anyone who has experience with the Hogan Lovells AC? Thanks so much

 

[ibs97]

Mishcon VI invite! applied on the deadline day

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Any advice on how to answer "where is the market heading? and how can we profit on the changes?"
its quite broad

Which firm?

 

[Celestie]

Made a separate post but was directed here - Sorry new to the forum!

I just received an interview invite from Sidley Austin for the spring/summer vacation scheme (very surprising considering I don't meet their AAA A-Level requirements in the slightest nor do I have a high 2.1)
Can't really find anything online about the interview structure other than it is a partner interview. So does anyone have any advice on how to prepare for it, is there a case study, or what they tend to ask?

Thanks,

Mikhail

I had an interview with them last month and was successful, drop me a dm if you'd like.

 

[Jacob Miller]

apart from being ill-suited to the profession itself, is there any other reason why somebody can fail eight ACs with numerous VI/telephone interviews...

A lot of folk have already given great advice here so there isn't a huge amount to add.

First off, I want to reiterate that you're faaar from the only person who's in this position, so please don't feel that you're isolated here. The other thing I'd say, as hard as it can be to hear, is that it's important to remember that you only need that one "yes" to really show everything you can do, so stay optimistic. The fact that you're consistently getting AC's is also a great sign.

From a constructive standpoint, generally post-AC rejections are (or at least can be) accompanied with some decent feedback. It's hard to say much on how to develop without more info as to what precise feedback you've been given - on that note, I totally understand if you feel uncomfortable sharing that in public as it might be highly personal, so feel free to DM me and I'll see if there's any further help I can give.

 

[packhorse]

News on Kirkland post-AC anyone?

 

[Lawgirl123]

Guys please can you DM me if you’ve had a W&C VI as I’d really appreciate any advice! Xx

 

[ibs97]

does anyone know how access applications you submitted on CVmail if you didn't save the form to your computer?

 

[RyanM1]

does anyone know how access applications you submitted on CVmail if you didn't save the form to your computer?

I don't think you can unfortunately, which is why they ask you to save before submitting!

 

[Us416]

Does anyone know when Boodle Hatfield intends to get back?

Hi, they came back to me yesterday with an interview offer - I applied 30th Jan. Fingers crossed for you.

 

[Bugsy Malone]

does anyone know how access applications you submitted on CVmail if you didn't save the form to your computer?

Congrats on your VI! I don’t think there is a way of seeing the app once you’ve sent it on CVmail :/

 

[law230]

Is shearman still handing out ACs?

 

[Phoenix for all]

Bird&Bird AC invite!! First AC this cycle!

 

[NadineBusty]

Bird&Bird AC invite!! First AC this cycle!

Get that BB TC!!

 

[E.A]

Can I get in touch with anyone who has experience with the Hogan Lovells AC? Thanks so much

Is this for VS? or TC? Congrats

 

[chromaticaqueen]

Hey guys, anyone know how long after competing a VI with Bakers until they get back to you?

I completed it two days ago and I just logged onto CVMail and see they’ve ‘reviewed’ my VI but heard nothing yet.

 

[Lawyer101]

Any news on B&B post-AC ?

 

[bibss]

I just got a VI invite for W&C! I noticed I put the spring scheme as my first choice and summer as my second but I now already have a VS during the same dates in summer. Should I email now to inform them as I know people have had ACs for spring already? Or just wait ?

Congratulations! I hate to be that person... But may I ask when you applied? 😅 🙃

 

[pe17797]

I had an interview with them last month and was successful, drop me a dm if you'd like

Made a separate post but was directed here - Sorry new to the forum!

I just received an interview invite from Sidley Austin for the spring/summer vacation scheme (very surprising considering I don't meet their AAA A-Level requirements in the slightest nor do I have a high 2.1)
Can't really find anything online about the interview structure other than it is a partner interview. So does anyone have any advice on how to prepare for it, is there a case study, or what they tend to ask?

Thanks,

Mikhail

I am in the same boat as Celestie so I can also help if needs be.