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When was your Vinson & Elkins interview? March 2016What was it for? Summer vacation schemePlease describe the interview process at Vinson & Elkins.It was just a single interview for the vacation scheme. It was conducted by two senior associates in the firm. It was very straightforward and short- lasted about 30 minutes in total. We covered why I wanted to work for Vinson & Elkins (this is very important as they are a tiny London office and not your standard American outfit either), some competency questions and finished with a general chat about my hobbies. It was a very enjoyable experience and I actually found the interview interesting- an advantage of interviewing for such a small office I think.What advice would you give to future applicants for the Vinson & Elkins interview?Be very very clear about why Vinson & Elkins over other firms- there are lots of distinguishing features. Firstly they have a non-rotation training contract so you stay in one department the whole time. Secondly, the energy focus of the Firm globally, and how that translates into the work of the London office where energy is not such a big priority. Thirdly the advantages/disadvantages of being in such a small office for your training contract.
When was your Vinson & Elkins interview?
March 2016
What was it for?
Summer vacation scheme
Please describe the interview process at Vinson & Elkins.
It was just a single interview for the vacation scheme. It was conducted by two senior associates in the firm. It was very straightforward and short- lasted about 30 minutes in total. We covered why I wanted to work for Vinson & Elkins (this is very important as they are a tiny London office and not your standard American outfit either), some competency questions and finished with a general chat about my hobbies. It was a very enjoyable experience and I actually found the interview interesting- an advantage of interviewing for such a small office I think.
What advice would you give to future applicants for the Vinson & Elkins interview?
Be very very clear about why Vinson & Elkins over other firms- there are lots of distinguishing features. Firstly they have a non-rotation training contract so you stay in one department the whole time. Secondly, the energy focus of the Firm globally, and how that translates into the work of the London office where energy is not such a big priority. Thirdly the advantages/disadvantages of being in such a small office for your training contract.
