2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

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Alex3107

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    Does anyone have experience with doing the VS at an office, and if receiving a TC offer with the firm, requesting to do it at another office? Is that even possible? Just curious at this point lol
     
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    Does anyone have experience with doing the VS at an office, and if receiving a TC offer with the firm, requesting to do it at another office? Is that even possible? Just curious at this point lol
    I think I saw an earlier post that claimed that firms really hate people doing this especially if its from a regional office to London, because some see it as an attempt to game the system (ie. apply to a supposedly less competitive office and then ask to move into a more competitive one), but if its from one regional office to another I'm not too sure, but I assume its disliked.
     

    E1998

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    Does anyone have experience with doing the VS at an office, and if receiving a TC offer with the firm, requesting to do it at another office? Is that even possible? Just curious at this point lol
    I have heard of friends ask and be refused, but it depends on the firm I would say. You may be able to do a seat in another office (maybe) but it all varies between firms
     
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    Hele25

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    Anyone heard from Womble bond Dickinson?
    It’s quite nerve racking as when you (one) checks their application you can see what they’ve looked at/reviewed 😅 I swear the day it changed over from not viewed to reviewed (or something similar) I said “I’m going to die of nerves/anticipation”, but mine has been like that for at least a month and no news ha :)
    good luck!
     
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    AspiringLawyer112

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    It’s quite nerve racking as when you (one) checks their application you can see what they’ve looked at/reviewed 😅 I swear the day it changed over from not viewed to reviewed (or something similar) I said “I’m going to die of nerves/anticipation”, but mine has been like that for at least a month and no news ha :)
    good luck!
    I am absolutely nervous of hearing back and this wait has made me very anxious - im just overthinking!!
    I can’t stop refreshing my emails!!!!
     
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    FM302989

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    Does anyone have experience with doing the VS at an office, and if receiving a TC offer with the firm, requesting to do it at another office? Is that even possible? Just curious at this point lol
    My old housemate did a VS in a northern office, interviewed there for a London TC and got the offer. Its possible the firm will ask where you would like to do the TC unless they state you should apply for the office VS where you want to train
     
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    Celestie

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    I am absolutely nervous of hearing back and this wait has made me very anxious - im just overthinking!!
    I can’t stop refreshing my emails!!!!
    I can relate on 1,000 personal levels about this. But I can promise you, the wait will only get worse by staring at your emails.
    I 100% suggest distracting yourself as much as possible - especially a new project or hobby in time. Thanks to @whisperingrock, whenever I get nervous about my apps and I just start to crochet to focus my attention elsewhere.

    But make sure you do something you enjoy!
     
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    NSinger

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    I'm interviewing for 2023 and was wondering how they might manage this as well. Do y'all think they're gonna take all 3 intakes from these schemes?
    They have 15 TC available (5 for each year) and there are 15 Vac scheme spaces available so I assume they would consider start dates when finalising Vac scheme candidates but that’s just my observation :)
     

    Tavistocksfinest

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    Hey guys! So, this has been my first application cycle and for the past 6 months, much like everyone, I have been toiling away. In total:

    I have applied to 44 firms.
    I have received approx. 37 rejections.
    I have been invited to 4 ACs.
    I have only 7 applications pending.

    BUT. None of that really matters anymore. Kirkland & Ellis just got back to me. I've been offered a training contract after an accelerated VS application. It's hard to describe how giddy I am right now. Just want to thank everyone on this forum. You are all lovely people who have been so wonderful, helpful and supportive. Special shout-outs to people who were kind enough to take the time to respond to private messages. If anyone want's advice that I have found to be useful, I am more than happy to answer any questions - just DM me!

    For the nerds like myself who want a more detailed breakdown, I did make an excel sheet of my progress this application cycle. It does a good job of illustrating that no matter how much red you see, there is green at the end of the tunnel! Keep well guys, thanks again :)

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    Massive congrats for this!! Can I ask what an accelerated VS application is out of interest?
     
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    whisperingrock

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    I can relate on 1,000 personal levels about this. But I can promise you, the wait will only get worse by staring at your emails.
    I 100% suggest distracting yourself as much as possible - especially a new project or hobby in time. Thanks to @whisperingrock, whenever I get nervous about my apps and I just start to crochet to focus my attention elsewhere.

    But make sure you do something you enjoy!
    Crochet makes everything better <3
     

    thirdtimelucky

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    I can relate on 1,000 personal levels about this. But I can promise you, the wait will only get worse by staring at your emails.
    I 100% suggest distracting yourself as much as possible - especially a new project or hobby in time. Thanks to @whisperingrock, whenever I get nervous about my apps and I just start to crochet to focus my attention elsewhere.

    But make sure you do something you enjoy!
    This is me with embroidery, its the perfect zoning out activity! I've almost finished my Studio Ghibli piece :)
     
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