2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Chloe L]

Going to be BBQ and Koppaberg weather tomorrow, 16c and sunny in London haha . Won't be long and we will be drinking canned mixers/cocktails over the park in the sun!

A whole 16c!!!

 

[Daniel Boden]

Going to be BBQ and Koppaberg weather tomorrow, 16c and sunny in London haha . Won't be long and we will be drinking canned mixers/cocktails over the park in the sun!

Putting on my best @Jacob Miller impression here (I'm assuming you're Scottish after living and studying in Scotland for a few years so indulge me ) I cannae wait for when we can all do that hahaha

 

[manifestingaTC]

I’ve tried looking for @Jacob Miller monday articles series (e.g. the negotiation rundown) but I can’t seem to find them - sorry if this is daft but could someone point me in the right direction

 

[Jacob Miller]

My gosh I'm popular here this evening!

Putting on my best @Jacob Miller impression here (I'm assuming you're Scottish after living and studying in Scotland for a few years so indulge me ) I cannae wait for when we can all do that hahaha

Yes I'm Scottish and I talk (and drink) like a Scot too

I’ve tried looking for @Jacob Miller monday articles series (e.g. the negotiation rundown) but I can’t seem to find them - sorry if this is daft but could someone point me in the right direction

Here are the articles in no particular order:

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...

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Foundations of Commercial Law: Practice Areas, Firm Groups and Applications *Monday Article Series*

Introduction Something we’re very proud of at TCLA is the vast breadth and depth of advice that candidates have contributed to the forum. That doesn’t necessarily suit everyone, though – indeed, it can even be somewhat intimidating to those who are new to the world of commercial law. Maybe...

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Definitive Guide to Assessed Negotiations! *Monday Article Series*

Hi All! Please see below my Guide to Assessed Negotiation Exercises at Assessment Centres and during Vacation Schemes. This guide has been built from my own experiences of assessed and real-world negotiations as well as having consulted with Grad Rec specialists. This is also the first in a...

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Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*

Hi all, please see below the third of my Monday Article Series! This week is my definitive guide to case studies. It's a long one - you might want to go get a coffee and settle in! Introduction This week’s Monday Article will cover how to approach law firm case studies, one of the most...

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[arbitracion]

Does anyone have any experience with the Debevoise Open Day - in particular the interview/article?

 

[FL0011]

Hi! Does anyone know what to expect from the one-hour interview for the Summer VS at Shearman? Is there anything I should particularly focus on in terms of prep? Thanks!

 

[law230]

Hi! Does anyone know what to expect from the one-hour interview for the Summer VS at Shearman? Is there anything I should particularly focus on in terms of prep? Thanks!

Can I ask when you got your invite?

 

[FL0011]

Can I ask when you got your invite?

Sure! I applied on the deadline and got the invite on 10/02.

 

[Chance]

This might be a dumb question, but can English lawyers still practice EU law, and if so how?

 

[j597]

Has anyone had any experience of a Squire Patton Boggs AC before? Do you get time to go away and prepare and research the presentation part or do you get a topic and just have to go for it?

 

[jan28]

I still haven't heard from OC and am having to watch Ru Paul to stop me from constantly refreshing my emails/this website/the OC Portal. I think I would take a lipsync over this process right now!

if you’re interested or anyone else, I just listened to Wake Up to Money podcast and they cover the economics of drag culture and how it’s going mainstream (the latest episode from Friday). Super interesting!

 

[JoeF]

Hi all,

Has anyone who applied to HFW in January, heard back anything yet? I saw they were doing ACs in November/December, so just wondering if all January applications are a no by now

 

[law2021]

I had an AC last week and was told I'd hear back by the end of the week, but I haven't heard back yet. Trying not to read too much into it but failing
anyone have tips for how to keep the nerves in check? This whole process is starting to really get to me - can't sleep through the night because of the stress!!

 

[TR17]

Hi all,

Has anyone who applied to HFW in January, heard back anything yet? I saw they were doing ACs in November/December, so just wondering if all January applications are a no by now

I applied in November but I’m yet to hear back

 

[ellwilsen]

Hi all,

Has anyone who applied to HFW in January, heard back anything yet? I saw they were doing ACs in November/December, so just wondering if all January applications are a no by now

I applied in mid January and haven’t heard yet, I don’t think that the ACs in Nov/Dec were for the 2021 vac schemes but I could be wrong hopefully they will be in touch soon, did you apply for the summer scheme?

 

[OB]

Hi all,

Has anyone who applied to HFW in January, heard back anything yet? I saw they were doing ACs in November/December, so just wondering if all January applications are a no by now

I haven't but my friend submitted on the deadline and got invited to an AC the other day

 

[applicantmp]

The CRS VI says I have to complete by 24 Febuary 2021 (GMT+00:00). Does this mean end of the day on 24th i.e. can complete on 24th?

Hey! I had the same issue, I would recommend doing it on the 23rd just to be safe. I did mine on the afternoon of 18th when the deadline said 18th Feb (GMT+00:00) without realising that it was after the deadline had elapsed. Launchpad link still worked and everything. I emailed grad rec and she was really sweet about the whole thing saying that they would consider my application regardless, but if you can do it on the 23rd I would suggest to do that

 

[cem]

This is probably a niche question (given their Scottish focus) but has anyone ever interviewed for Shepherd and Wedderburn before? I have mines this week and have no idea whether it's competency or strengths based etc., all I know is that it involves a Case Study

 

[tps209]

Any advice on how to prepare for interviews involving the discussion of a topical news article? I've had two interviews like this and don't think that either has gone particularly well. I try my best to regularly read the news (FT, Economist, Guardian etc) and genuinely enjoy learning about a range of commercial/political topics, but find it really difficult to maintain an argument when being grilled by a partner for 30 mins straight haha

 

[Numerius Negidius]

My results so far...

Pending (AC): Freshfields, White & Case
Pending (VI): Latham & Watkins
Pending: Cooley, Ropes & Gray
Rejected: Linklaters, HSF, Akin Gump, Cleary Gottlieb, Covington, Davis Polk, Milbank, Sidley Austin, Skadden (after phone interview)
Assuming rejected: Gibson Dunn, Kirkland & Ellis, MoFo