2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[tk166]

anyone heard from clifford chance post-AC?

 

[C]

Irwin Mitchell VI invite!

 

[Kablahc]

PFO from Bates Wells post interview! Onwards and upwards I guess, although disappointing since I was genuinely interested in their work:/

 

[futuretraineecity]

Pfo from Weil post app! Applied 5th jan

 

[msmith1999]

Irwin Mitchell VI invite!

Which office?

 

[KerC14]

Irwin Mitchell VI invite!

Congrats! Can I be the annoying one that asks you what Office/stream you applied for?

 

[lawgal101]

Irwin Mitchell VI invite!

Congrats & good luck!! May I ask, what office did you apply for? I applied for BLS and Manchester office but still yet to hear back

 

[Samantha]

Pfo from Weil post app! Applied 5th jan

Still yet to hear back!

 

[C]

Congrats & good luck!! May I ask, what office did you apply for? I applied for BLS and Manchester office but still yet to hear back

Congrats! Can I be the annoying one that asks you what Office/stream you applied for?

Which office?

Gatwick, BLS stream

 

[Sebastian Clark]

Just got the tests and video interview for CRS! Anyone else too? And has anyone done these before?

Congrats! Is this for the London Office? I've heard nothing so more PFOs heading my way it seems 😂

 

[SouffléSouffléSoufflé]

Hi - I will have mine on the 26th. Would you be so kind to share a bit from your experience and things to look out for? I am quite nervous.

I hope all goes well with yours!

Sorry I have just seen this (I have started a new job so I've not been able to check on here as much!).

My biggest advice would be to think about how you structure your response. I definitely felt like I was a bit too focused in trying to show off my commercial awareness/analysis and got carried away. They are not testing your legal knowledge, just how you respond to changes and commercial issues. Best of luck - try not to be too nervous

 

[cmaj]

Damn... the fact that last year’s vac scheme thread was at 270 pages mid feb and this ones at 554 shows how competitive this cycle has been

OR that we have @Celestie and memes this year hehe

 

[applyingstudent1998]

Hey, has anyone applied to A&O's internship in Singapore? Have you heard anything post application/SJT and/or know when we will hear anything?

I've gotten an interview for A+O Singapore already. They were this past week.

 

[Raluca-Madalina Mardarescu]

Jaysen’s advice is spot on. It’s trying to work out how you identify with when a team is “the best” for you, what you like about the dynamics of that team and what made it the best team you have worked with.

It can be any example, but just try to find a genuine example of where you have enjoyed working in a team, and ideally in a successful one!

Thank you so much!

 

[Raluca-Madalina Mardarescu]

It can be any instance of working in a team as long as you are being specific. The key here is to think about why it was the best team (i.e. the diversity, the camaraderie, the bonds you built when you were struggling etc.).

Thank you so much, that's helpful! 🤗

 

[Asil Ahmad]

OR that we have @Celestie and memes this year hehe

No this year is more competitive like 67% increase in applications for 1 firm this year.

 

[Sebastian Clark]

Damn... the fact that last year’s vac scheme thread was at 270 pages mid feb and this ones at 554 shows how competitive this cycle has been

Is the increase in competition largely a COVID issue? Or is this just a natural accumulation of more and more people rolling over from previous cycles combined with new students?

 

[Mena M]

I’m so sorry to hear that, did either of you know what percentiles you got? I didn’t do that well so am trying to brace myself for a PFO

No, will be emailing though.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is the increase in competition largely a COVID issue? Or is this just a natural accumulation of more and more people rolling over from previous cycles combined with new students?

Recession, poor job market, fewer job opportunities, people applying to more roles to hedge their bets.

The accumulation point won't happen for another 18-24 months.

 

[angeliki_a]

Anyone heard back from Freshfields post AC?

I’m in the same position!