2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[cmaj]

Hey! Thank you so much! I applied two days before the deadline, so Jan 9! I did my game-based assessment on the 21st I think? Best of luck !! I think they're still giving calls!

Oooh interesting thank you so much!!!!!

 

[Lumree]

On their website it states that 'all applications will be reviewed after the closing date' so I assumed it was non rolling but now im doubting myself

My understanding is they’re non rolling and the deadline closed today I think? (Off the top of my head on that second point)

A few days ago someone posted about the AC but later clarified this was for 2022 after being postponed last year. Hope this helps

 

[H48]

Perhaps a pretty silly question, but I'm preparing for an AC and in practicing case studies I find it really hard to explain how law firms will be involved (aside from the obvious threats of litigation etc). I can easily pull out commercial issues or wider threats but I find it really hard to coherently explain which departments/sectors will be involved and how they work together. Does anyone know of any resources where I can improve on this?

 

[Kablahc]

If you can, find out what theyre interested in and see if you share anything in common!

the pain i felt when I found out one of them works in the one sector I know nothing about 😂

 

[kls]

My understanding is they’re non rolling and the deadline closed today I think? (Off the top of my head on that second point)

A few days ago someone posted about the AC but later clarified this was for 2022 after being postponed last year. Hope this helps

Think they close next week but this is my understanding too. You’re right- The confusion came because of someone who had a postponed AC from last year

 

[user254]

My understanding is they’re non rolling and the deadline closed today I think? (Off the top of my head on that second point)

A few days ago someone posted about the AC but later clarified this was for 2022 after being postponed last year. Hope this helps

Im so baffled - on their website it says the deadline was the 1st feb but on the cv mail job description it says the 8th feb. Guess which one I wrote down lol 😭

 

[applesnapple]

19th december xx I think they’re only having 2 ACs on the 9th and 11th tho is the impression I got

thanks, that's amazing!!!! 9th and 11th is so soon, have they given out all their offers already? xxxx

 

[AA99]

How long did everyone have to wait between doing the Dentons telephone interview and hearing back about the AC? I had mine this morning and I just want to know already lol

I was emailed the next day so wasn't long at all, I was told it'd be within two weeks though!

 

[MzM]

Weil VI Invite!! Literally did the WG this morning - very very fast turnaround.

Anyone have any tips re number of Qs and the types of Q they normally ask?

 

[Andrew M]

This is so interesting. When I spoke to an AG grad rec at a virtual law fair at the end of last year, she told me proudly that they weren't doing VI's because they weren't 'inclusive'. I wonder why they changed their mind!

I think Anya was referring to CMS (based on her original comment) not Addleshaw Goddard?
AG are definitely only using telephone interviews.

 

[tractor12]

Weil VI Invite!! Literally did the WG this morning - very very fast turnaround.

Anyone have any tips re number of Qs and the types of Q they normally ask?

Congratulations - best of luck! When did you apply and receive the WG

 

[MzM]

Congratulations - best of luck! When did you apply and receive the WG

Thanks! Applied on the deadline, got the WG invite on Saturday, did it this morning and VI invite this afternoon.

 

[tractor12]

Thanks! Applied on the deadline, got the WG invite on Saturday, did it this morning and VI invite this afternoon.

Ah fantastic! I also applied on deadline so hopefully I'll hear something soon (positive/negative)

 

[Holly]

Weil VI Invite!! Literally did the WG this morning - very very fast turnaround.

Anyone have any tips re number of Qs and the types of Q they normally ask?

That’s incredible! Well done

 

[Dheepa]

Does anyone know how much prep time and answering time we get for LW VI?

30 seconds if I remember correctly!

 

[MzM]

Ah fantastic! I also applied on deadline so hopefully I'll hear something soon (positive/negative)

Fingers Crossed its positive!

 

[Deleted member 8227]

Weil VI Invite!! Literally did the WG this morning - very very fast turnaround.

Anyone have any tips re number of Qs and the types of Q they normally ask?

Hey well done! I only had two questions in mine and if you're well acquainted with your application and can expand on your points you should be fine.

 

[jasonweee]

How long does it take for Mishcon to get back to you??? I did the VI on the 24th of December. Should I assumer PFO.

 

[LegalG]

Im so baffled - on their website it says the deadline was the 1st feb but on the cv mail job description it says the 8th feb. Guess which one I wrote down lol 😭

It is the 8th, the website must be a mistake but on their application description when you click 'apply now it says the closing date is the 8th so don't worry there's still time!

 

[Dheepa]

Perhaps a pretty silly question, but I'm preparing for an AC and in practicing case studies I find it really hard to explain how law firms will be involved (aside from the obvious threats of litigation etc). I can easily pull out commercial issues or wider threats but I find it really hard to coherently explain which departments/sectors will be involved and how they work together. Does anyone know of any resources where I can improve on this?

Not a silly question! I think Jacob's article here breaks down what each practice area does very well.

Foundations of Commercial Law: Practice Areas, Firm Groups and Applications *Monday Article Series*

Introduction Something we’re very proud of at TCLA is the vast breadth and depth of advice that candidates have contributed to the forum. That doesn’t necessarily suit everyone, though – indeed, it can even be somewhat intimidating to those who are new to the world of commercial law. Maybe...

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