2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Jony]

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

Curious mate - if you didn't want a MC TC, why'd you apply for links and FF?

Waiting alongside you for Cooley, and I wouldn't cancel out Mofo just yet - they take a while to get back to folks.

Cooley's AC is absolutely intense though - something to hopefully look forward to!

 

[Samantha]

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

I don’t think you should write off Gibson dunn yet! So few have heard back

 

[Elle W]

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!

That sounds amazing! Thank you for the recommendation

 

[RS134]

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

I know it can be worrying because a few people have posted about MoFo, but they do take a while so it's not something I've crossed off yet either

 

[Naomi U]

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

Hiya!

I think sometimes this comes down to the structure of your arguments. When reading articles I would often try to pick up points using the PESTLE structure (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental). For each point, I would try to think pretty holistically e.g. what is the impact? why is this the impact? what are the wider effects? what are my personal opinions? etc.

I think sometimes they just want to see your ability to reason. It's perfectly okay to stand your ground on a point as long as you are able to acknowledge and discuss alternative perspectives.

Hope this helps! ☺️

 

[LegalLily]

Just deeping how much prep is needed for this ropes and gray AC😭. It seems so intense

 

[kat_]

Hey, I asked this same question in here last week and was given some advice - if you search the Q it'll come up

Thank you!

 

[tk166]

Just deeping how much prep is needed for this ropes and gray AC😭. It seems so intense

right!!! 9:30-4:45 + 2 psychometric tests before is so long

 

[lawloser]

right!!! 9:30-4:45 + 2 psychometric tests before is so long

have you gotten the links to the psychometric tests yet?

 

[H48]

congrats! when did you apply?

Thanks! I applied the day before the deadline.

 

[tps209]

Hiya!

I think sometimes this comes down to the structure of your arguments. When reading articles I would often try to pick up points using the PESTLE structure (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental). For each point, I would try to think pretty holistically e.g. what is the impact? why is this the impact? what are the wider effects? what are my personal opinions? etc.

I think sometimes they just want to see your ability to reason. It's perfectly okay to stand your ground on a point as long as you are able to acknowledge and discuss alternative perspectives.

Hope this helps! ☺️

Thanks a lot for this! Will definitely use the PESTLE structure moving forward

 

[JoeF]

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?

Applied for their Spring intake so it is getting a bit close But I hope they get back soon

 

[VivianeS]

Hi guys,

From your experience, what is the most intense AC you had?

 

[tk166]

Hi guys,

From your experience, what is the most intense AC you had?

Cleary, it wasn’t that long but it was back to back for 4 hours with 0 breaks

 

[LegalLily]

Hi guys,

From your experience, what is the most intense AC you had?

Macfarlanes because it was so long (mine was 4 parts). Hogan because the partners urm..... let’s just say they weren’t the kindest

 

[Andrew M]

right!!! 9:30-4:45 + 2 psychometric tests before is so long

Some of these assessment centres are so long, it's ridiculous! That's almost a full day of work 😐 It really just puts some applicants at such a disadvantage...

 

[cryingoverTCs]

how would you answer the question "what sectors do we operate in and how?" in an interview? I think the 'how' part is confusing me!
Also, has anyone been asked a question in an interview about the developments in a specific sector that the firm operates in? how did you answer this?

Thank you!

 

[xht]

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

when did you apply for w&C and latham? and were they for summer or spring? and good luck anyways !!!!!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Curious mate - if you didn't want a MC TC, why'd you apply for links and FF?

Waiting alongside you for Cooley, and I wouldn't cancel out Mofo just yet - they take a while to get back to folks.

Cooley's AC is absolutely intense though - something to hopefully look forward to!

I agree the thing about they are really competitive like I have seen the competition for Cooley and am just waiting for my PFO but lets hope all of us here get Cooley test invite.

 

[Law1099]

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

There is still some retained EU law that is set in English law (although not a lot). Also if a lawyer is trained and has expertise in EU law they can advise on a business wishing to enter the EU