2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[traineeintraining]

Hi! I'm afraid I'm not of much help, but wanted to know when you applied and completed the WG. I think there are a large number of us still on hold/waiting to hear back. Would appreciate any info and best of luck with the AC!

I literally applied on the day of the deadline and i did the WG the day they sent the email so this was early decemeber-ish ! Thank you

 

[Staples]

Anyone heard back from Kirkland/Covington/FF?

Complete radio silence from Covington

 

[traineeintraining]

Hi, I had one last week. There were no commercial awareness questions in the HR interview only competency and motivation questions. The questions are little tricky so prepare as many stories and scenarios as you can. Take your time to think about an answer and try not to get flustered. For the partner interview really think about the work a trainee will do in the firm and what elements are involved in representing a client from a law firms perspective. Think about Links practise areas pick a few and focus on how they work both technically and commercially. Hope that helps!

Thank You ! in relation to the practice area element could you perhaps elaborate on what you mean when you say technically and commercially

 

[Emily Abrahams]

I just emailed and had the same response. Definitely worth emailing!

Hahha just did and received a rejection, classic

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I was invited to an AC for Jones Day on the 11th of January, applied on the 22nd of December

I applied for Travers Smith in early December but don't expect a reply for 1-2 months

 

[Legally brown]

Lol getting very worried about my application to links. complete radio silence from them when I applied in Oct ://

 

[Soriginal234]

Is anybody still yet to hear from TLT?

I've seen rejections and ACs given out but I still have nothing and also saw that they had some trouble with their application website around the deadline. I'm pretty sure my application uploaded but I'm wondering if given all the circumstances it's worth me emailing to double check. Thanks!

Hi - I’m still waiting to hear back from them too.
With regards to the ACs and rejections you’ve seen being handed out, do you know which office these have been for?

 

[E.A]

Lol getting very worried about my application to links. complete radio silence from them when I applied in Oct ://

same here

 

[Slawrelated]

Lol getting very worried about my application to links. complete radio silence from them when I applied in Oct ://

what scheme did you apply for and what percentage is it at? 70%?

 

[Legally brown]

what scheme did you apply for and what percentage is it at? 70%?

Summer and 70% too. Wbu??

 

[Slawrelated]

Summer and 70% too. Wbu??

same here

 

[Mina J]

Hi guys - does anyone know how the application process is working for Stephenson Harwood for their vac schemes this year? After the interview with HR are there further stages?

 

[OB]

Hi guys - does anyone know how the application process is working for Stephenson Harwood for their vac schemes this year? After the interview with HR are there further stages?

There’s a case study stage after the interview and then if successful you’ll get an offer. Not too sure what the case study contains though, I’m still waiting to hear back after my interview

 

[kls]

same here

Snap 😂

 

[Jessica444]

I know I'm a bit late to the party (got to be in it to win it!!!), but how long after submitting BCLP did people receive the tests?

 

[Sares M]

Thank You ! in relation to the practice area element could you perhaps elaborate on what you mean when you say technically and commercially

Thank You ! in relation to the practice area element could you perhaps elaborate on what you mean when you say technically and commercially

Consider what might be involved in a deal and how lawyers assist in this TCLA has some great articles on these.

 

[Mina J]

There’s a case study stage after the interview and then if successful you’ll get an offer. Not too sure what the case study contains though, I’m still waiting to hear back after my interview

Thank you!!

 

[Elle W]

Hi - I’m still waiting to hear back from them too.
With regards to the ACs and rejections you’ve seen being handed out, do you know which office these have been for?

Thank you for your response! It seemed like a mix of offices. Which one did you apply for?

 

[ellensdaleoriginal]

I'm still waiting for the test as well, submitted my app on the 18th. Hopefully we hear something this week

Does everyone get sent the test or are apps reviewed first?

 

[Soriginal234]

Thank you for your response! It seemed like a mix of offices. Which one did you apply for?

I applied for the Manchester office. I really hope it’s good news (for us both), their application took me the longest to draft and send off!