Summer Vacation Scheme Thread 2019

[AS858]

If I may add to the excellent suggestions above, the link below gives an insight into project finance at W&C and an associate there speaks about opportunities in project finance in Africa because of the gap in investment. You could then follow up and speak about what that means for the firm and you.

https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/p...-and-energy/becoming-a-project-finance-lawyer

 

[Salma]

If I may add to the excellent suggestions above, the link below gives an insight into project finance at W&C and an associate there speaks about opportunities in project finance in Africa because of the gap in investment. You could then follow up and speak about what that means for the firm and you.

https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/p...-and-energy/becoming-a-project-finance-lawyer

Thanks for sharing this

 

[Salma]

Also @Ahmed858, just to add on your question, you really need to be more specific as to why you're interested in W&C's 'competitive advantage in being able to provide services in Africa' ( I am sure this was a generalised point you were just stating) but a good starting point could be looking into how W&C differentiates themselves from their competitors, for example, the first international law firm to open an office in South Africa, what impact this has been for their clients and the firm, any type of work they were involved in that interested you and why was this interesting?

Another point you could mention is when partner Joshua Siaw supported UK Prime Minister Theresa May on her trade mission to Africa - the only lawyer to be invited as a delegate on the trip (article below)
https://www.whitecase.com/news/pres...-joins-uk-prime-minister-trade-mission-africa

Ofcouse this is just a starting point but points like above could be used to illustrate why your interest in Africa's development has motivated you to apply to W&C.

 

[FutureCity]

Anybody have a list of firms that offer Vacation Schemes / Training Contracts in the Middle East?

I have just found a list of firms that offer secondments out in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha. https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/law-firms/trainee-life-abroad/the-middle-east

Any other links would be appreciated.

 

[Salma]

Anybody have a list of firms that offer Vacation Schemes / Training Contracts in the Middle East?

I have just found a list of firms that offer secondments out in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha. https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/law-firms/trainee-life-abroad/the-middle-east

Any other links would be appreciated.

On the top of my head:

CC - ME TC
A&O - ME Vac Scheme
Pinsent Masons - ME Vac Scheme
Dentons - ME TC
Eversheds - ME TC

 

[FutureCity]

On the top of my head:

CC - ME TC
A&O - ME Vac Scheme
Pinsent Masons - ME Vac Scheme
Dentons - ME TC
Eversheds - ME TC

That's really helpful! I have also found out about a few others which I will list soon!

 

[Salma]

That's really helpful! I have also found out about a few others which I will list soon!

Latham & Watkins also do a ME summer vac scheme.

https://www.lwcareers.com/en/offices/united-arab-emirates/how-to-apply.html

 

[Salma]

Clyde and Co - offer both ME vac scheme and TC.

https://clydecograduates.com/en-ae/

 

[AgnesG]

Has anyone hear anything back from Mishcon de Reya or Eversheds, considering they recruit on a rolling basis? They both offer summer schemes.

 

[Naomi]

Has anyone hear anything back from Mishcon de Reya or Eversheds, considering they recruit on a rolling basis? They both offer summer schemes.

One of my friends has been offered and accepted the Mishcon vac scheme. This was a few weeks ago now.

 

[SW]

Has anyone hear anything back from Mishcon de Reya or Eversheds, considering they recruit on a rolling basis? They both offer summer schemes.

Eversheds isn’t rolling

 

[AgnesG]

Thank you both for the information!

 

[Hazal]

Anyone know what the official cut-off time is for CV Mail applications? This is specifically for Osborne Clarke. So, 12AM on 15th Jan or 11:59PM on 15th Jan?

 

[Salma]

Anyone know what the official cut-off time is for CV Mail applications? This is specifically for Osborne Clarke. So, 12AM on 15th Jan or 11:59PM on 15th Jan?

I would say 11:59pm, just to be safe

 

[Hazal]

I would say 11:59pm, just to be safe

Haha fair enough.

What I mean though is, do you think the deadline is in 2 hours time from now so 15th Jan on the dot or end of the day 15th Jan? I always play safe with the latter

 

[PHT]

Haha fair enough.

What I mean though is, do you think the deadline is in 2 hours time from now so 15th Jan on the dot or end of the day 15th Jan? I always play safe with the latter

Pretty sure the deadline is at end of the day. I submitted an application today (the deadline was 14th Jan) and it went through.

 

[Salma]

Haha fair enough.

What I mean though is, do you think the deadline is in 2 hours time from now so 15th Jan on the dot or end of the day 15th Jan? I always play safe with the latter

end of the day 15th Jan!

 

[S30]

Anyone know what the official cut-off time is for CV Mail applications? This is specifically for Osborne Clarke. So, 12AM on 15th Jan or 11:59PM on 15th Jan?

Hey Hazal,

Did you apply to Osborne Clarke's training contract intake or the vac scheme route?

Many thanks.

 

[Hazal]

Hey Hazal,

Did you apply to Osborne Clarke's training contract intake or the vac scheme route?

Many thanks.

Vacation scheme

 

[Gloglo]

Hi guys,

Has anyone done the Latham & Watkins video interview and if so could you give me the heads up as to what to expect?

I had a vacation scheme with BCLP so happy to help!

Many thanks!