2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[cmaj]

I don't have any experience with the platform but if you're not feeling well please take a break from work and prep to recover. It's amazing what one day of rest can do, especially when being tired sometimes feeds into a vicious cycle of forcing yourself to prep, not doing as much as you'd like and then feeling even more tired anyway. I promise you're going to be absorbing information way better when you're well rested. Also, remember that hardly anyone actually knows for sure what to expect when walking into a firm and it's generally incredibly hard to feel 100% prepared for something that is technically made to test your on the spot thinking skills! You CAN totally do this!!!

this is so lovely thank you for the advice!!!!! This is exactly it, but I work all day and I'm not in control of how busy that is... plus I have to save my annual leave for if I'm successful in the AC so I can't just take the time off! It's a vicious cycle!!! You're totally right with the last part though, no one can feel 100% prepared and it will always be nerve wracking! I think I'll take tonight off and have a big evening of prep tomorrow ❤️

 

[Carmen H]

Hi - can I ask when it is you applied?

sure - 23rd Nov

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Although I'm hoping to hear back from firms this week but I also don't want to hear back from them until AFTER the 31st deadline because this week is streeesssfuuuulll!

 

[Kieran Tierney]

This is good news because I know Linklaters rejections have been sent out

Don't build up my hope like this 😭

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi all, starting to feel very nervous about my upcoming RPC AC. The platform they use is TopScore, which I've never used, and I have no idea what to expect on the day in terms of the actual tasks. I'm also not feeling very well at all this week (my brain has felt very foggy) so if anyone has any tips, please do message me

Topscore is just the technology/platform, but I can provide some insight into what it will look like rather than the particular assessments you will have.

Email me at [email protected] and I’ll send you a document. I can’t attach it here because of its size.

I also have a video that I can send a link to. Feel free to PM me if you want the video link.

 

[Elle W]

Those of you who have received invites from Pinsent Masons: which office did you apply to?

I applied to the London office

 

[Legalmel_99]

I think this application cycle must be the most competitive GR have seen in years there’s a massive delay in response with all firms 😕 I think I wouldn’t be expecting a reply until Atleast 4-6 weeks after my application is sent to them now.

 

[Iris best]

How soon after submitting your Sidley app did you hear back?

 

[Oxdart]

Has anyone received a rejection from Latham re the summer vac scheme yet?

 

[gg332dd]

OOF, hearing that name triggered PTSD in me. If its any consolidation, I am (was) in the same boat. I spent alot of time and effort on their application, and despite applying to firms that are considered more 'prestigious', I would have loved a Stephenson VS more than any other because of their expertise in art & cultural property which is a big interest of mine. I thought it was a very strong application, but lo and behold, phat rejection.

I'm sure you'll bounce back from this. I have learnt a lot since that rejection, and hopefully I can secure something from them next application cycle.

Im so sorry to hear, it does hit different when you spend a lot of time on their app. Also, I was literally applying because of their art expertise too 😭

 

[SouffléSouffléSoufflé]

Those of you who have received invites from Pinsent Masons: which office did you apply to?

I applied to the London office

 

[bel123456]

How soon after submitting your Sidley app did you hear back?

I think it's really hard to tell, last year I was one of the first to submit the Sidley app but I only heard back in late Feb/start March about an interview invite!

 

[Celestie]

How soon after submitting your Sidley app did you hear back?

Submitted mid-Dec, interview invite mid Jan

 

[Mxkry]

well the simmons + simmons VI + korn ferry tests just felt brutal tbh. Just going to chalk it to experience because i'll be very surprised if I reach the next stage

 

[Celestie]

well the simmons + simmons VI + korn ferry tests just felt brutal tbh. Just going to chalk it to experience because i'll be very surprised if I reach the next stage

tHE DaMN SHAPES

 

[Mxkry]

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tbf it i practiced the logical tests loads so it wasn't too bad. I'm fairly sure I flunked the verbal. The text at the end was ridiculously long to read and i ended up using f7 to find the words. I also didn't know what half of the words meant and didn't finish two of the Qs. In the VI the nerves got the best of me as well

 

[frksch]

OOF, hearing that name triggered PTSD in me. If its any consolidation, I am (was) in the same boat. I spent alot of time and effort on their application, and despite applying to firms that are considered more 'prestigious', I would have loved a Stephenson VS more than any other because of their expertise in art & cultural property which is a big interest of mine. I thought it was a very strong application, but lo and behold, phat rejection.

I'm sure you'll bounce back from this. I have learnt a lot since that rejection, and hopefully I can secure something from them next application cycle.

I can relate to this. I applied to SH for the direct TC last year and got through to the AC without having any vac schemes under my belt and from a non-law degree which already felt wild. was so nervous, set my heart on it, thought I smashed it, got on v well with the interviewers. Less than a day later hit with a fat no

 

[Emily K]

well the simmons + simmons VI + korn ferry tests just felt brutal tbh. Just going to chalk it to experience because i'll be very surprised if I reach the next stage

I felt EXACTLY the same the other day haha, even after quite a bit of practice! I think lots of people found it hard though, so I guess we never know 🙂

 

[SamTam99]

Gosh this whole process is so brutal and emotionally draining isn’t it!

Try to keep your heads up guys, we’ve got this and any rejections are not a poor reflection on us, it only takes that one yes!!☺️

 

[MS2000]

I havent received the test
I put so much effort into this app

I feel the same and haven't recieved the test. Lets stay positive though, might come through