2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[LyraB]

Has anyone who applied to Addleshaw in Scotland heard anything?

Hello,

I am in the same boat. I have not yet heard anything either.

 

[H48]

Hello,

I am in the same boat. I have not yet heard anything either.

That's good to know, hopefully we'll find out at some point next week! 🤞

 

[Sekani Wraith]

Written exercises almost always involve assessing a candidates commercial awareness on things like M&A. Although I think there are quite a few law firms that now use different kinds of transactions and even litigation fictional scenarios. Would really recommend looking through Jacob's guide. Just curious, does the email mention a case study separate to the written exercise?

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If a firm says you won't need any legal knowledge to complete a written exercise, does that means it's unlikely to be about an M&A transaction or any kind of transaction for that matter?

 

[Dheepa]

If a firm says you won't need any legal knowledge to complete a written exercise, does that means it's unlikely to be about an M&A transaction or any kind of transaction for that matter?

I would still recommend looking into the basics of how M&A transactions work, how they are structured, what a company would have to gain from it and also look into basic financial terms. Those things are in my opinion commercial knowledge and don't necessarily involve any intricate legal issues on their own.

 

[thelegalsieve]

Hi guys, can anyone clarify - can I still apply for Sidley's summer scheme if I was rejected at the application stage for their winter scheme?

I wanted to enter the portal to check if this was possible, but it's currently down.

 

[Dheepa]

Great thanks I'll be sure to check that out. And no all it says is there will be a timed written task to assess my time management skills, working under pressure, prioritising my workload and written communication. It's for Weil if anyone has any insight into this, especially virtually!

Dropping this here https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/weil-assessment-centre-tips.3222/ Even though it's from two cycles ago should give you some insight!

 

[Ricky]

Great thanks I'll be sure to check that out. And no all it says is there will be a timed written task to assess my time management skills, working under pressure, prioritising my workload and written communication. It's for Weil if anyone has any insight into this, especially virtually!

No outside knowledge is required for the written exercise. It is purely about comprehending the information in front of you.

 

[Cantab_95]

Yep, it says service unavailable for me

 

[cryingoverTCs]

Does anyone know of a Macfarlanes client that has been advised on both corporate and private client matters by the firm? Or another client/deal that shows both of these areas were used?

 

[Deleted member 8227]

No outside knowledge is required for the written exercise. It is purely about comprehending the information in front of you.

Amazing thank you!

 

[AH97]

Does anyone know of a Macfarlanes client that has been advised on both corporate and private client matters by the firm? Or another client/deal that shows both of these areas were used?

The recapitalisation of Aston Martin (https://www.macfarlanes.com/press-r...oll-on-500m-recapitalisation-of-aston-martin/) is one!

 

[Cantab_95]

Glad to know it's not just me but hope it starts working again soon! haha

Hopefully it gets fixed given it's a Sunday..

 

[dorisbeg]

hey guys what if Sidley does not start working? Did this happen before?

 

[l0133]

Hopefully it gets fixed given it's a Sunday..

Yeah slightly worried as I was just about to submit and it's had a meltdown - very apt

 

[Jessica Booker]

Why is that Jessica? Genuinely curious...by funneling people at an earlier stage, in an industry where other firms accept older applicants, they are doing that? Like it’s not saying age is the factor but if a protected characteristic like age is affected by the policy, doesn’t that apply?

I would not consider working at CC because the policy is silly in terms of sourcing talent but putting that aside it just feels wrong that you’re excluding people in a way that the effect is agism..

I am not saying I agree with the policy, just that it is not age discrimination, and by that I mean in the eyes of the law. That purely comes down to you being able to start a degree at any age.

As I understand it there have been a couple of cases when year of graduation were tested for age discrimination and it was deemed not to be so in the eyes of the law.

I am pretty sure CC thought about this policy quite carefully, especially when being so public about it, that it wasn’t going to be considered discriminatory.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Application systems crashing on the day of the deadline happens every year. It is one of my key reasons I stress not to leave it this late.

 

[layk]

Well done to everyone who has managed to do the one or two extra applications for today's deadline when they wanted to give up - wishing everyone the best of luck!!!!

 

[Celestie]

Just did the FF WG and my neighbour pulled out his leafblower halfway through 🥴

 

[whisperingrock]

I am not saying I agree with the policy, just that it is not age discrimination, and by that I mean in the eyes of the law. That purely comes down to you being able to start a degree at any age.

As I understand it there have been a couple of cases when year of graduation were tested for age discrimination and it was deemed not to be so in the eyes of the law.

I am pretty sure CC thought about this policy quite carefully, especially when being so public about it, that it wasn’t going to be considered discriminatory.

Do you happen to remember what the cases were? I'm curious to see the reasoning.

 

[Mxkry]

Currently working on my macfarlanes app last minute lol. When talking about why the firm cani mention their pro bono and diversity inclusion or do they not want references to what their "culture" is?