2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Matt_96]

I've heard that in Slaughters interviews they sometimes ask whether you were rejected from Oxbridge (I was). How would I go about answering that question without sounding like I was really unprepared for my Oxford interview etc.?

Well if you think it's going to be a problem, unless you've mentioned it in your application for some reason (which would be quite weird if you didn't go, imho) just don't bring it up. Ultimately an interview is your chance to talk about your experiences, and it follows that you should be able to choose which ones you mention, and vice versa which ones you don't!

 

[Law2022]

I got a PFO from them on Friday (applied on the deadline)

Sorry to hear that. Good luck with your other applications

 

[jkjk99]

Am I right in thinking Osborne Clarke said they'll aim to get back to us this week? I thought I read it somewhere but can't find it in my emails.

 

[PF'noooo!]

PFO Bakers post-WG

 

[Sekani Wraith]

Congratulations! And LOVE this! Thanks for sharing

Thank you so much!!

 

[John Travoni]

Anyone who has applied to DWF and passed the application stage, could you please get into contact with me as I would really appreciate some help on the application ?

 

[Lumree]

Am I right in thinking Osborne Clarke said they'll aim to get back to us this week? I thought I read it somewhere but can't find it in my emails.

Here’s the email:

“We aim to be in touch within three weeks of the application deadline to advise you of the status of your application. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any queries.”

The deadline was the 16th I think so looks like they’re aiming for this week

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

Is that really a question that could be asked?! Just seems really irrelevant, pretty out of touch and has no bearing as to whether you'd be able to the job...

I've heard that in Slaughters interviews they sometimes ask whether you were rejected from Oxbridge (I was). How would I go about answering that question without sounding like I was really unprepared for my Oxford interview etc.?

in my TC interview they spent 5 mins on this topic ha

 

[sabma]

in my TC interview they spent 5 mins on this topic ha

Why on earth does this matter??

 

[ar2r]

in my TC interview they spent 5 mins on this topic ha

aw no! what did you say if you don't mind me asking?

 

[H Chambers]

Am I right in thinking Osborne Clarke said they'll aim to get back to us this week? I thought I read it somewhere but can't find it in my emails.

I saw something saying within 3 weeks after the deadline. But judging from what some firms say its not guarunteed

 

[Kubed]

in my TC interview they spent 5 mins on this topic ha

Why on earth does this matter??

I guess this has something to do with understanding how you deal with failure, discussing resilience etc but I find the focus on Oxbridge weird!

 

[Lawstudent]

Just in case anyone else is applying to Hill Dickinson - I just received a WG test invite.

I sent my application on the 18th December.

When did you hear back following the WG test?

 

[Ricky]

Congrats on passing the VI! May I ask what the questions were like?

Straightforward and have been mentioned on various posts/threads on here

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

aw no! what did you say if you don't mind me asking?

Yeah I just tried to say that whilst really disappointed it meant I ended up somewhere that was better for me etc

but did think it was a bit strange, especially considering the person questioning me on it didn’t go there either

 

[Legalmel_99]

PFO DWF diversity scheme! Applied mid January

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Really stuck at what news story to talk about if I'm asked in my AC. Has anyone got any ideas? TIA! x

Gamestop
Uber agrees to buy alcohol-delivery service Drizly in $1.1bn deal (If M&A is interesting to you) but this came in my commercial awareness news today and I find this interesting
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to step aside is a good one and could use PESTEL in this story with the impact on the law firm if they have Amazon as a client

Hope that helps.

 

[arbitracion]

So if a VI asks me ‘why law’ for example, and I’ve already given this answer in my initial application, do I just repeat myself? It sounds silly but my motivations haven’t changed

 

[Legalmel_99]

So if a VI asks me ‘why law’ for example, and I’ve already given this answer in my initial application, do I just repeat myself? It sounds silly but my motivations haven’t changed

I would try and think of other ways but if you can’t it’s fine to state them again I think ask again to see if there’s more reasons since you applied?

 

[Hele25]

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