2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[AW_08]

Has anyone heard from Reed Smith post research questions submission?

We should hear back end of January/early Feb they said!

 

[Manifesting]

Do you know if they send out all of the VI invites on the same day?

I applied for Latham's summer scheme in a previous cycle and I remember getting my VI invite a lot later than most people on TCLA at the time!

 

[OB]

HSF PFO Post-Test! For reference, I submitted my application on the 4th of December and did the test a few days later and I seemed to have initially past the test benchmark!

HSF wouldn't have reviewed your application before you did the test as everyone does it. Once you pass the test, they decide they'll review your application

 

[bel123456]

hey guys, sidley's portal didn't let us specify a preference for either the spring or summer vac right?

 

[C]

Hello, has anyone done a BLM law video interview that they can give me insight into? thank you!!

 

[_mxrkyyy]

Passed simmons + simmons application stage and judgement test!!!! First time past the application stage! Anyone have advice on the written test + video interview.?

 

[Emily K]

Passed simmons + simmons application stage and judgement test!!!! First time past the application stage! Anyone have advice on the written test + video interview.?

Just received this too!! would also be grateful for any advice

 

[aspiringsolicitor000]

Passed simmons + simmons application stage and judgement test!!!! First time past the application stage! Anyone have advice on the written test + video interview.?

when did you do the SJT?

 

[Elle W]

Passed simmons + simmons application stage and judgement test!!!! First time past the application stage! Anyone have advice on the written test + video interview.?

Just received this too!! would also be grateful for any advice

Well done to you both!

For the written test, you have to summarise a document and you have 12 minutes to do so. The video interview is a mix of motivational and competency questions and (if I remember correctly) you have 30 seconds to prepare and 90 seconds to answer. To prep I would recommend filming yourself and speaking into the camera and trying to answer questions for 90 seconds as it's a bit weird!

The logical test is difficult to be honest - try doing a practice Korn Ferry one and maybe find some other ones online but the verbal reasoning test was more standard.

Good luck!

 

[mch16]

Passed simmons + simmons application stage and judgement test!!!! First time past the application stage! Anyone have advice on the written test + video interview.?

Just received this too!! would also be grateful for any advice

Well done both! I just completed the VI and written test and found the written test more difficult. As stated above, you are given 12 minutes to highlight key information in an article. Make sure you adhere to the time constraints as I found I focussed on the first part of the question rather than all elements. The final question of the 5 is a situational judgement question.

Best of luck.

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

I just did my S&S a few days ago, all of that above is correct. Logical test is very hard, but don't panic I think everyone finds it difficult. The logical and verbal tests are sat separately, then you do the written test with the interview as one bundle. Was all explained very well as you went through it.

 

[Emily Abrahams]

I've posted this loads but promise this is the last time - anyone have any tips for the Simmons and Simmons AC?

 

[Tarnjeet]

I just did my S&S a few days ago, all of that above is correct. Logical test is very hard, but don't panic I think everyone finds it difficult. The logical and verbal tests are sat separately, then you do the written test with the interview as one bundle. Was all explained very well as you went through it.

Are the logical/verbal tests and the written test/interview all done in one sitting?

 

[Carmen H]

VI for Eversheds Sutherland Cardiff office! 😃

 

[Roch1234]

Has anyone heard back from MoFo, Covington or Debevoise?

Still waiting Mofo

 

[Legalmel_99]

Has anyone heard back from Walker Morris?

 

[stayawakewaitforme]

Rejection pre VI from Eversheds (Leeds office, applied end October for Summer Vac).
This one stings a bit tbh, attended their insight evening and had such a great time and spent a long time on the app
Oh well, only 3 more apps to go this round. Really praying at this point 😂🥴

So sorry to hear this, keep your fingers crossed for the other applications!
Just a query but have your other apps been Leeds offices, and have you heard anything?

 

[Emily K]

Well done to you both!

For the written test, you have to summarise a document and you have 12 minutes to do so. The video interview is a mix of motivational and competency questions and (if I remember correctly) you have 30 seconds to prepare and 90 seconds to answer. To prep I would recommend filming yourself and speaking into the camera and trying to answer questions for 90 seconds as it's a bit weird!

The logical test is difficult to be honest - try doing a practice Korn Ferry one and maybe find some other ones online but the verbal reasoning test was more standard.

Good luck!

Well done both! I just completed the VI and written test and found the written test more difficult. As stated above, you are given 12 minutes to highlight key information in an article. Make sure you adhere to the time constraints as I found I focussed on the first part of the question rather than all elements. The final question of the 5 is a situational judgement question.

Best of luck.

I just did my S&S a few days ago, all of that above is correct. Logical test is very hard, but don't panic I think everyone finds it difficult. The logical and verbal tests are sat separately, then you do the written test with the interview as one bundle. Was all explained very well as you went through it.

This is all so useful, thank you!! there's so many elements to this application haha!

 

[law230]

How long do Cleary take to reply on average?

 

[tk166]

How long do Cleary take to reply on average?

I applied 1st October and haven’t heard back yet, do you know anyone whos heard back?