2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Lily721]

Anyone here from Dechert recently? I applied on the 22nd?

I think someone said they got VI but I think it was for the spring scheme.

I assume you applied for the summer one.

 

[pbyrne]

Weird question, but I'm intrigued to know if anyone has been put off applying to a firm after what they have experienced with the firm this cycle?

Not this cycle as unfortunately this is not my first rodeo, but have def been put off by one where I had a really great interview with partners, but the partner who did my case study review was so mean and laughed at me that I was really put off and actually quite relieved I didn't get it! Slightly different but also been put off from applying to a firm where I was a paralegal and when I see people applying there I want to reply and say "DON'T DO IT SAVE YOURSELVES"...

 

[sabma]

Anybody just had their Kirkland AC? Just finished it and pretty sure I failed that - I didn't do anything wrong per se, but I didn't do much right and I'm quite certain that I didn't do enough to differentiate myself as someone worth inviting to the final stage. The worst part is that the talk they gave us about 'why you should work at Kirkland' was genuinely inspiring and getting rejected now would be a real kicker. Oh well, onwards and upwards I supposeeee.

This wasn't for Kirkland but I feel the exact same way about Skadden! Wasn't a disaster, but wasn't amazing either. I think the best thing to remember is that the decision is not in our hands so our judgement of ourselves is irrelevant. We might think we did average but maybe the assessors saw something great in us that we don't recognise in ourselves(hopefully) Or maybe they didn't and it will be a rejection (hopefully not). Regardless, the point is there/s no point dwelling on our own opinions, just fingers crossed and hope it goes well! Best of luck with the outcome.

 

[FM302989]

I am so sorry this happened to you. It happens to the best out there.
I understand how disheartening this is for you.

On the bright side, the interview and the high quality of your work can reassure you that you've got what it takes and that you can do this!
Keep going and keep in mind that they are the ones loosing an incredible candidate!

I appreciate this and totally agree!

If anything, it just teaches me how not to treat people trying to work their way up. Cannot wait to get that opportunity where I can give back to people in my position now

 

[S87]

Yesterday I saw a post on LinkedIn and it is seems that a 3rd person has joined Travers GR team.
Hopefully they will deliver a PFO soon together with the vaccination..to avoid disappointments!

Girl I take the PFO but give me the vaccine!!

 

[Carmen H]

Has anyone heard back from Taylor Vinters post app?

I had a PFO just now (post-Arctic Shores)

 

[CF]

Morgan Lewis Telephone Interview invite!!! (applied near the deadline I think)

 

[Asil Ahmad]

OMG my heartbeat went to level 1,000 receiving an email from graduate recruitment. Then find out that it was only about something else and nothing related to my application outcome lol.

 

[moesha12]

Has anyone heard back from Simmons for London Summer VS after VI and test? Been waiting since early Nov! Also wondering if its a good idea to follow up with them and see whats going on?

I was rejected earlier this week unfortunately, post VI and tests. I did them both in January, so perhaps no news is good news

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Has anyone received the WG test with BCLP yet post app?? Still radio silence for me..

Do you mean the SST test as I received that on Monday and submitted BCLP application on Saturday lunchtime

 

[Soriginal234]

I had a PFO just now (post-Arctic Shores)

I was rejected post app lol so Dw. The fact that you got onto the test shows they saw potential in your application, keep going!

 

[Andrew M]

Not this cycle as unfortunately this is not my first rodeo, but have def been put off by one where I had a really great interview with partners, but the partner who did my case study review was so mean and laughed at me that I was really put off and actually quite relieved I didn't get it! Slightly different but also been put off from applying to a firm where I was a paralegal and when I see people applying there I want to reply and say "DON'T DO IT SAVE YOURSELVES"...

That's terrible!

Years ago I applied for an assistant manager job in this restaurant in Manchester (it isn't there anymore). I arrived fifteen minutes early and ended up being kept waiting for like an hour. And then in the interview, the manager was so rude towards me that I actually contemplated just walking out. He made condescending and snidey comments about my experiences, effectively suggested that candidates from hotel backgrounds were useless. Colour me surprised when he called me a few hours later to offer me the job. Suffice to say that I did not accept. It very much felt like a lucky escape... 😅

 

[C]

there's got to be some kind of skill in successfully doing the Arctic shores test! I know there have been people who got lower overall scores than me yet managed to progress to the next stage. does anyone know what Grad Rec look at when assessing this test?

 

[Haz]

Has anyone received the WG test with BCLP yet post app?? Still radio silence for me..

I applied on the deadline (31st) and received the test 12 hours later

 

[OB]

there's got to be some kind of skill in successfully doing the Arctic shores test! I know there have been people who got lower overall scores than me yet managed to progress to the next stage. does anyone know what Grad Rec look at when assessing this test?

They’re not assessing your score but the personality and behavioural traits you show during the test. If you analyse your feedback report afterwards you should see what the firm wanted and where it thought you performed weaker than others

 

[Jacob Miller]

@Jaysen @Jacob Miller and other members of the tcla team

I was wondering if you had any tips for sub headings regarding written exercises? For example, recommending a course of action to a client? But for other firms of WE too.

I have a W&C AC coming up with a long WE element (details currently unclear) and I would love to go in with some idea of how to structure advice successfully

I agree with Jaysen here: I wouldn't try and pre-empt what sub-headings should be before you've done the exercise. Just keep them clear, relevant and to-the-point on the day!

 

[Jason S]

there's got to be some kind of skill in successfully doing the Arctic shores test! I know there have been people who got lower overall scores than me yet managed to progress to the next stage. does anyone know what Grad Rec look at when assessing this test?

It’s the personality report that matters not the score itself.

However I’ve taken the test twice and been given different personality reports so I think it’s a load of nonsense tbh

 

[C]

They’re not assessing your score but the personality and behavioural traits you show during the test. If you analyse your feedback report afterwards you should see what the firm wanted and where it thought you performed weaker than others

yeah that makes sense, but its so hard to show the traits the firm wants while actually doing the test

 

[Kopperskjold]

Has anyone received the WG test with BCLP yet post app?? Still radio silence for me..

Same here

 

[Dheepa]

For an interview taking place remotely, would it be obvious and would it be bad to occasionally look at notes, either written, or on your screen?

Hi, personally I'd strongly recommend against doing this. You wouldn't have notes with you during an in person interview and I think that even a remote interview should be the same. I think it would actually be a lot more obvious than say doing the same thing during a VI because whoever interviewing you would have more time to notice you glancing awkwardly back and forth at your notes and it wouldn't come across well. I also agree that it would make it more difficult for you to build that rapport with your interviewers. Seems counter intuitive but taking pauses to think, adding new thoughts when responding, those things make the interview seem more natural and conversational which is what you should be aiming for!