2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[J123]

Is anyone familiar with Latham & Watkins? How long do they usually take to respond after applying?

I was invited to do a VI almost 2 months after applying for a direct TC app in the summer.

 

[Rob93]

Anyone know what's going on with Linklaters and when we should hear back from them?

I've seen some people report AC invites and others reporting rejections. Some ACs have already happened. Seems like they're rolling out responses in batches and processing as they go. No clear timeframe to hear back but I'd expect by the end of the month.

 

[NikkiT]

Does anyone have any advice for the Osborne Clarke tests?

 

[ZaraB]

Is anyone else waiting to hear back from Bird & Bird for the summer scheme? I saw a couple of rejections and one invite to an AC earlier on.

 

[ibs97]

I wouldn't necessarily say so. They receive a lot of applications and it's not been two weeks yet. This may be wishful thinking but I'm trying to stay positive for at least another week or two.

have mentally assumed it's a pfo from kirkland if we haven't heard anything but tbf they're probably still going through apps

 

[MandyA]

Is it normal to see a firm you've applied for search for your name on Linkedin? Maybe, I'm grasping at straws here

I hope it's a good thing because I applied to Mishcon and saw they had viewed my profile!

 

[mia99]

There are three questions and there aren’t any curveball questions, though you only get 15 seconds to think about your answer so I be wary of over-preparing!

Thanks for your feedback! If you don't mind me asking were the questions competency-based, strength-based or on commercial awareness (or all)? Also how much time do you have to answer?

 

[NikkiT]

Does anyone know how to see practice SHL test results? They haven't been emailed to me :/

 

[Kelly_]

Does anyone know how to see practice SHL test results? They haven't been emailed to me :/

I don't think you can see your results, when I did the practice one I couldn't see my results either

 

[Maculay]

I hope it's a good thing because I applied to Mishcon and saw they had viewed my profile!

It may indeed be a good thing as I have had that happen to me and then received an invitation from the firm shortly thereafter. However, I did question the need to view my LinkedIn when my application had a lot of detail already...

 

[Deleted member 8599]

Is anyone else waiting to hear back from Bird & Bird for the summer scheme? I saw a couple of rejections and one invite to an AC earlier on.

Waiting for feedback post-VI. I did the video interview somewhere in November.

 

[Maculay]

HSF AC invite for summer vacation scheme!

 

[anon101]

Hi everyone. I was wondering if Baker McKenzie has started giving out WG invites for their summer vac scheme? Thank you!

EDIT: I am really sorry but does the disagree vote mean that they have not given out WG?

I haven't heard anything either, but I sent my application on the 30th of Dec. Hopefully we hear back soon!

 

[Velikilawyer123]

As there is no formatting, I would just go with an intro and sign off as the formalities of the letter.

Sorry, just jumping on this thread, so when should we and shouldn't we include the full formalities of the cover letter (i.e. the firm's address, my address, and date)?

Do we not have to include those if it's just a text box asking for a cover letter?
Do we have to include those if we're attaching a physical word / pdf document as part of our application?
Is there any 3rd option I haven't thought of here?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Sorry, just jumping on this thread, so when should we and shouldn't we include the full formalities of the cover letter (i.e. the firm's address, my address, and date)?

Do we not have to include those if it's just a text box asking for a cover letter?
Do we have to include those if we're attaching a physical word / pdf document as part of our application?
Is there any 3rd option I haven't thought of here?

I seem to be answering this question a lot lately.

There is no set rule. It will vary on a number of factors and it is always best to try and find out based on the firm you are applying to and what others have successfully done. But some factors to consider:

- format you have to submit your answer in. A free text box with no formatting would be very different to a uploaded document. If it is an uploaded document then generally I would always go with the full formalities unless the word count is very short. There is a third option - I have mentioned this before too. You can format some applications forms like you can format this forum

Joe Bloggs
Unknown address
Some city
Postcode​

20/01/2021

Left, Right & Centre LLP
Fancy Street
London
Postcode

Dear Graduate Recruitment team,

- length of the cover letter. Some firms give you a very short word limit, others tell you or shouldn't be more than a page long, others give no guidance at all.

- what the firm states in their website/makrstinf materials or when you apply. People often akip through teasing basic instructions when applying. Many firms provide exact details on this point. So make sure you read carefully as part of your research

- don’t get confused with things like personal statements. A personal statement is not a cover letter and a cover letter is not a personal statement.

 

[tla99]

Hey guys, Just a last minute doubt when submitting a cover letter: should we say 'I am applying for a 2021 Vac Scheme' or 'I am applying for the 2021 Vac Scheme'?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hey guys, Just a last minute doubt when submitting a cover letter: should we say 'I am applying for a 2021 Vac Scheme' or 'I am applying for the 2021 Vac Scheme'?

Technically either work as a vacation scheme can be seen as a singular entity or a named subject. I would probably go with “a” unless it said “the 2021 Vacation Scheme Programme”

 

[tla99]

Technically either work as a vacation scheme can be seen as a singular entity or a named subject.

OK thank you Jessica!

 

[Els]

Does anyone have any guidance on what the Simmons and Simmons AC will include this round? Just wondered if they made adjustments as it’s a virtual AC?

 

[PP27]

CMS VI invite! It says The deadline for this interview is 20 January 2021 (GMT+00:00). Does this mean that the deadline is on the 20th or the night before at midnight?