2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[M1999]

Very true – although I do hope law firms don't adopt the full civil service recruitment package!

It's has a crazy amount of stages including: around 8 tests which takes around 6 hours to complete; a video interview; written answers; AC; and then final interview. It makes me thankful some firms just have cover letter/cv -> interview!

I can second this. I applied last year and failed before the AC, it was horrible!

 

[conniekatherine]

When did you apply?

14th November

 

[sabma]

Hello,

Does anyone know whether the Gibson Dunn covering letter has to be addressed to someone? If so, who?

Secondly, has anyone heard back from Gibson yet?

 

[Miki3999]

Thank you so much!! This is amazingly helpful!!

I did the WG last week not sure of the exact date I think it was 25th or 26th?? hope you hear back soon as well which office are you applying for??

Edinburgh

 

[MZ]

BCLP feedback on their test is so weird - copy and paste energy ahaha. Anyone know when we find out if we are being processed?

I heard back from them 2 days after completing the online test (Monday) inviting me to an interview with grad rec, so I think they should be getting back to people soon. Good luck!

 

[Daniel Boden]

Hello,

Does anyone know whether the Gibson Dunn covering letter has to be addressed to someone? If so, who?

Secondly, has anyone heard back from Gibson yet?

Address the cover letter to 'Ms Kathryn Edwards' as she's the head of graduate recruitment

 

[R1a01]

I heard back from them 2 days after completing the online test (Monday) inviting me to an interview with grad rec, so I think they should be getting back to people soon. Good luck!

Congrats! How soon are they starting the interview process?

 

[AAA_a]

Does anyone have any insight on Willkie's video interview? What sorts of questions do they ask, and what is the format like?
Thanks!!

 

[E.A]

Anyone got any advice for the Orrick case study??

Hi, which case study? Have you heard back from your TC application??

 

[ddlt]

Hi guys,

Has anyone sent their spring vacation scheme questions to Reed Smith? If so, did you receive a confirmation email that they received it?

 

[MZ]

Congrats! How soon are they starting the interview process?

Thank you!! They sent me a link with several slots to book my interview, the first slot was either today or on Monday (I can't remember exactly, sorry I know that's not very helpful!) The last one on the link they sent me was next Friday (December 11) but I'm assuming they have a separate link for each week.

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

Has anyone been invited to interview for Sullivan & Cromwell? I’ve seen a couple on this forum put on hold (like I was this morning) but I’m not sure whether this means I’m in the “maybe” pile or this is the standard response for those not rejected.

thanks

 

[Polzovatel]

Has anybody done Weil VI- it says in their email that there will be 2 questions, and it takes 30 min - 15 min a question?? @Jaysen @Jessica Booker

 

[Ricky]

Hi guys,

Has anyone sent their spring vacation scheme questions to Reed Smith? If so, did you receive a confirmation email that they received it?

Submitted on 26/11 and no to any confirmation so far.

 

[Kablahc]

Edinburgh

Ohhh cool I'm going for MK!! Hope we both get on!!!!

 

[Daniel Boden]

Has anybody done Weil VI- it says in their email that there will be 2 questions, and it takes 30 min - 15 min a question?? @Jaysen @Jessica Booker

It won't be 15 minutes a question don't worry haha. Most likely will be 30 seconds to read/prepare an answer and then a minute to 90 seconds to give your answer.

Most likely it's saying 30 minutes including the time to get set up/make sure your camera and microphone are working/any practice questions etc.

 

[Polzovatel]

It won't be 15 minutes a question don't worry haha. Most likely will be 30 seconds to read/prepare an answer and then a minute to 90 seconds to give your answer.

Most likely it's saying 30 minutes including the time to get set up/make sure your camera and microphone are working/any practice questions etc.

Thanks! Are there usually only 2 questions in VI?

 

[Ricky]

Has anybody done Weil VI- it says in their email that there will be 2 questions, and it takes 30 min - 15 min a question?? @Jaysen @Jessica Booker

From the Insight Day: there will be one motivational (why law/why Weil) and one general commercial question. You get 45 seconds to prepare and 1min 30secs to answer.

 

[bethbristol]

Post-app pre-WG rejection from Bakers. Got to Video Interview last year

 

[Jessica Booker]

Has anybody done Weil VI- it says in their email that there will be 2 questions, and it takes 30 min - 15 min a question?? @Jaysen @Jessica Booker

As others have said, they are just saying it may take up to 30 minutes in total once you have factored in set up time and gaps between questions.