2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Legal Chick]

I’m starting to give up on @latham
Is anyone worse still waiting?

 

[reedyboy]

I’m starting to give up on @latham
Is anyone worse still waiting?

I am still waiting as well, its a strange predicament really. I'm preparing for the rejection but find it odd that there has been no communication at all.

 

[Aspiring.lawyer.to.be]

There was a technical error at first, I got an email saying that I didn’t do the test. But GR confirmed that I did. The portal says that my application is under review, so who knows

How long do u have to complete the test?

 

[AS2000]

Rejected by Links... Scored 34/40 (88th percentile) on the WGT. How high should one score to get an interview invite?

 

[sabma]

I’m starting to give up on @latham
Is anyone worse still waiting?

I’ve given up! I understand that this is a busy season for them but it’s quite disappointing to not communicate anything.

 

[Legal_rawn]

Rejected by Links... Scored 34/40 (88th percentile) on the WGT. How high should one score to get an interview invite?

Given I scored 38/40 and got the 98th percentile and still rejected, you have to do well on all areas. I think your CAPP results are quite important and they must look for specific results on that.

 

[lawyermeup]

Really sorry to hear that. May I ask when you finished your VI and tests?

Of course! I completed it on the 30th October, hope that helps

 

[ibs97]

I haven't heard back either :/

haven't heard back post-VI either

 

[MJ90]

How many do Latham have on each scheme, around 10-15 people? Part of me thinks Its probably not even worth their while going through a huge bulk of applicants once they've narrowed it down to like 30/40 people that look good- hence why we haven't heard anything

 

[IntrepidL]

Hello everyone, would anyone know whether CMS holds assessment centres in December?

 

[Florawilliams]

Hey, i am applying for the vac scheme at Dechert.

There is an additional question that says
If applicable please state any additional information which you think is relevant to your application or which you think has not been covered adequately in this form. 300 words

I am thinking of writing extra stuff like my skills and more about my interest in law...because the app form isn't too long so i would like to include this info. but cannot work out if this is not relevant to the question? thanks

 

[AS2000]

That is very impressive! I believe you are correct about the CAPP test. It must be heavily weighed in the application process.

 

[Legal_rawn]

That is very impressive! I believe you are correct about the CAPP test. It must be heavily weighed in the application process.

It’s very frustrating as i got almost the same as the year I got an AC except one of my highest attributes was critical thinking instead of working with others! So unless they only interview the 99th percentile (which for all I know they might) then that must be an attribute which is very important to them.

 

[PP27]

Most NRF apps I've seen are addressed to 'Graduate Recruitment'. I think that's a safe bet here, unless you hear otherwise.

Would you sign off a cover letter that is to GR with yours sincerely?

 

[Jaysen]

Would you sign off a cover letter that is to GR with yours sincerely?

Nope, 'yours faithfully' if you don't know the name of the recipient.

 

[PP27]

Nope, 'yours faithfully' if you don't know the name of the recipient.

Thank you! Also, if I am addressing a cover letter to the GR team, do I write it as Dear Graduate Recruitment Team, all capitalised? Also in the same letter, I refer to the 'graduate recruitment partners'. Does this need to be capitalised also?

 

[LS12]

I applied to Simmons for their summer internship on the 1/11/2020 and completed the SJT on the 2/11/2020. I've seen people who applied after me, have received both VI offers and rejections. Should I be concerned by the firm's silence on my application?

 

[Abgaal]

Has anyone heard back from WC TC (2022) post video interview? Its been a month now and I have not heard back?

 

[Sam55]

Anyone heard back for Weil's summer vac scheme post WG?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I applied to Simmons for their summer internship on the 1/11/2020 and completed the SJT on the 2/11/2020. I've seen people who applied after me, have received both VI offers and rejections. Should I be concerned by the firm's silence on my application?

No - it’s only been just over two weeks since you have applied