2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Hamilton]

I would give some background on why commercial law generally and then focus on what you like about the firm's training/work/opportunities. If 'why law' isn't covered elsewhere i wouldn't take it as read

Good idea. That seems a solid way to structure it without missing any key information. Grateful for your input, Rob.

 

[Jacob Miller]

Hi folks, if a one-page cover letter simply requests candidates to explain why you're interested in becoming a trainee at the firm, is it recommended to therefore skip the 'why law' section which I have typically included in prior cover letters and instead, tightly hone in on the 'why this firm' dynamic? Perhaps a silly question, but your input would be valuable!

I woukd very briefly outline why law but only very briefly. Focus in quickly and obviously on the focus of the questions thereafter.

 

[Ricky]

For anyone who interviewed at Weil this/last week, have any of you heard back yet?

Nope. I interviewed on Monday. I emailed on Tuesday asking when we could expect to hear back but no response yet.

 

[A92167!8]

This happened to me today as well! I replied saying that i hadn't received the previous one and he attached someone else's previous email (judging by who it was addressed to) and sent it to me. If you haven't i would recommend replying and asking as they sent important info and the dates for ACs if you pass the stage.

I was so confused 😅

When are the AC dates?

 

[Edward]

PM London/Manchester rejection 😔

 

[Kelly_]

Got my PFO from PM, feeling very disheartened as I had spent so much time on this application and felt quite good about it actually 😥

 

[rose63]

I'd like to do some last minute apps (following Jaysen's post here) but realistically how likely is it to be successful? Some of the firms I'd do a last min app to I don't have much research about etc. so I'm not sure if there's much point trying? (Without sounding like negative Nancy)

 

[law230]

I just applied to Gibson Dunn and I forgot to put a comma in between Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. Am I screwed lol?

 

[M777]

I just applied to Gibson Dunn and I forgot to put a comma in between Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. Am I screwed lol?

No

 

[Amy456]

Has anyone heard back from Mishcon recently?

 

[Helpme12345]

Anyone heard from Shearman post interview?

 

[layk]

Anyone heard from Shearman post interview?

Could I ask when you applied and when you interviewed please?

 

[layla rose]

Has anyone who has applied to the AG Leeds office heard anything? I've had nothing since sending the application in December

I heard on Wednesday but imagine they are doing them in batches!

 

[SouffléSouffléSoufflé]

So I asked for feedback on my interview and they said: "we don't have any constructive feedback for you" and then said where I went well etc - how am I meant to improve ahead of the TC interview in the future?

(Im not blowing my own trumpet here, genuinely stuck as I wanna make sure I improve for the next interview but I have nothing to go off)

I feel your pain! I had exactly the same thing for a TC interview last cycle.

 

[Iris best]

Anyone who has applied to Mayer Brown, did you discuss your skills/ why me in the cover letter? I have read they want it to be largely why law/ why MB.

Thanks

 

[Carmen H]

@ anyone that's completed the PM GMA, did you receive a confirmation email after finishing it? I didn't and am worried it didn't save properly or something😅

 

[SouffléSouffléSoufflé]

@ anyone that's completed the PM GMA, did you receive a confirmation email after finishing it? I didn't and am worried it didn't save properly or something😅

I didn't receive a confirmation email when i completed the test

 

[Lily721]

So for the Ashurst tests, I‘ve heard they are pretty horrible to get through and people have been traumatised.
Anyone have any insight or advice before I dive into them and am faced with certain disappointment?

 

[whisperingrock]

So for the Ashurst tests, I‘ve heard they are pretty horrible to get through and people have been traumatised.
Anyone have any insight or advice before I dive into them and am faced with certain disappointment?

Cognify is a collection of random mobile phone logic games except the time limit makes it impossible to do each question correctly in the amount of time alloted. This tends to make people stress out (me included, I almost quit the stupid thing on every single game). Play some of those brain training mobile games for a day or two before doing it.

Emotify is recognising faces which feels a bit....silly? No idea how to help you game this one if you are bad at recognising facial expressions. Don't overthink it and you should be alright.

 

[Azcxnnna]

How do you know if an AC has gone well? I find it so hard to tell and when I feel like I can’t read the partners’ response to my answers I start second-guessing myself in the interview and feel like I’m botching it. Had an AC this week where one of the partners just seemed bored and was yawning while I talked about the case study which makes me feel like I really messed up...