Has anyone completed a VI for Dechert before? If so, could you pls pm me and give me any advice as to what it consists of and how I can prepare 😊😊
Yes, PM meHas anyone completed a VI for Dechert before? If so, could you pls pm me and give me any advice as to what it consists of and how I can prepare 😊😊
Same! CongratsJust got a WG invite for Bird & Bird Spring Vac
PM meHas anyone completed a VI for Dechert before? If so, could you pls pm me and give me any advice as to what it consists of and how I can prepare 😊😊
Nope! applied 27th septHas anyone who’s applied to Clyde & co received the video interview yet? From their website I thought it was automatic...
Absolutely no harm in asking. Be prepared for the firms to say no though.In case one gets through two winter vacation schemes and the dates clash, is it possible to request one firm to shift for spring/summer scheme?
Definitely worth asking. Alternatively, you could ask the firm to transfer you VS app to a direct TC app. I was allowed to do this with 2 firms last year.In case one gets through two winter vacation schemes and the dates clash, is it possible to request one firm to shift for spring/summer scheme?
Actually, one of my apps has been transferred from the TC to VS, and I have been invited for the assessment. However, the winter vacation scheme dates do not suit me because they clash with my university exams. So I do not know how to go about this. Any recommendations would be very helpfulDefinitely worth asking. Alternatively, you could ask the firm to transfer you VS app to a direct TC app. I was allowed to do this with 2 firms last year.
What firm is this if you don’t mind me asking ?Actually, one of my apps has been transferred from the TC to VS, and I have been invited for the assessment. However, the winter vacation scheme dates do not suit me because they clash with my university exams. So I do not know how to go about this. Any recommendations would be very helpful
I think they want you to frame this more about what you are hoping to learn from the open day, not what you have done previously. You can reference your previous interests/activities, but you need to frame it more in how the open day will help you learn more about those topics if you are going to do this. There would be no need to make reference to a current event in this answer, unless it can be closely linked to what you would learn on the open day.For the Latham & Watkins Open Day Application Q:
“What area(s) of law are you interested in learning more about, and why?” (250)
I was thinking I could focus on Data Protection Law by expanding on these examples:
a. Completed a Introductory Course on the GDPR - scoring 93%
b. Studied Data Protection Law at Uni - scoring 68%
c. HSF Innovation Open Day
d. Clifford Chance Cybersecurity Virtual Internship
e. That I am studying Advanced Topics in Data Protection Law this year
For this question, is it about tailoring your interests to the firm as well as explaining why you enjoy the area of law. Or, in your answer do you need to make reference to a current event related to the area of law?
Any recommendations would be so helpful!
Contact the firm and tell them you can't attend the VS due to examinations and ask whether you can be put forward for a later vacation scheme or reverted back to a TC applicant.Actually, one of my apps has been transferred from the TC to VS, and I have been invited for the assessment. However, the winter vacation scheme dates do not suit me because they clash with my university exams. So I do not know how to go about this. Any recommendations would be very helpful
Thank you for your response. I guess I am still slightly confused though as to how I would make my answer to this question different to the question below:I think they want you to frame this more about what you are hoping to learn from the open day, not what you have done previously. You can reference your previous interests/activities, but you need to frame it more in how the open day will help you learn more about those topics if you are going to do this. There would be no need to make reference to a current event in this answer, unless it can be closely linked to what you would learn on the open day.
I went to the L&W open day in december 2019. There was a LOT of structured networking, including a networking lunch and a speed networking session. They also talked a lot about their diversity & inclusion initiatives, more so than anything you'd find about it online. I'd say learning about culture, day to day work, life as a trainee and getting a unique perspective on latham's D&I policies are good things to talk about.Thank you for your response. I guess I am still slightly confused though as to how I would make my answer to this question different to the question below:
“Why do you want to attend an open day at Latham & Watkins specifically?” (250)
In this question I have focused on the culture of the firm and a certain practice area.
Moreover, the information regarding the agenda for the open day itself is very limited so I am unsure where to start as far as avoiding saying the general content e.g. meeting trainees, and networking
I applied last year and was successful! In my app, I wrote about their PE practice - detailed what I founded interesting about the area and what I wanted to learn more about latham's expertise in this particular area. I concluded by stating how learning about the area at latham would help me understand latham / the kind of work undertaken by a law firm.For the Latham & Watkins Open Day Application Q:
“What area(s) of law are you interested in learning more about, and why?” (250)
I was thinking I could focus on Data Protection Law by expanding on these examples:
a. Completed a Introductory Course on the GDPR - scoring 93%
b. Studied Data Protection Law at Uni - scoring 68%
c. HSF Innovation Open Day
d. Clifford Chance Cybersecurity Virtual Internship
e. That I am studying Advanced Topics in Data Protection Law this year
For this question, is it about tailoring your interests to the firm as well as explaining why you enjoy the area of law. Or, in your answer do you need to make reference to a current event related to the area of law?
Any recommendations would be so helpful!