2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Florawilliams]

Congrats. When did you apply?

It's a strengths-based interview.

19th nov! thanks so much!

 

[Samantha]

Hey guys!

I emailed Sullivan and Cromwell about the eligibility of final year law students and I got this back just in case anyone else was curious.

"Dear Samantha,
Thank you for your email enquiry.
As a final year law undergraduate, you are eligible to apply for the firm’s 2021 summer placement scheme.
Thank you.
Regards,"

 

[Andrew M]

Congrats!!! Do you mind me asking when you applied/completed the WG?

I received the WG invite on the 23rd Oct and completed it a day or two afterwards.

 

[dosblancos7]

If a firm asks you "which office would you not work for", how on earth would you be asked this?Prepping for an AC, and a friend was asked this! Thanks (I;m super clueless!)

 

[Veep9]

No problem at all, just helps to give the right advice!

I see attributes more as personal qualities that are internal (e.g. integrity, reliability, work ethic etc.), whereas skills are more external (and perhaps something that has been acquired).

Many are interchangeable though; I see the big difference here being the fact that the first question is about your work experience, whereas you can draw from a broader range of experiences in the second question.

That makes sense, thank you!

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker I am an international student applying for vacation schemes. I do not require a visa to do the scheme itself but I would require Tier 2 visa sponsorship for a Training Contract. Should I answer yes or no to this question: "Do you require permission or a visa to work in the office location(s) you are applying to?" For some firms, there is an additional section: "Are there any special requirements that you need from the firm? If yes, please give details". Should I always answer no and provide further information in applications that have the additional question? Would really appreciate a graduate recruitment opinion on this

I would select no if you are applying for a vacation scheme, but yes if you are applying for a training contract or if your vacation scheme application leads directly to you being considered for a training contract.

I would use any “extra information” sections to clarify your situation.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know whether you should capitalise job titles/roles of responsibility when discussing them in open text questions?

Seem to be getting asked this a lot recently. This may help:

 

[Jessica Booker]

If a firm asks you "which office would you not work for", how on earth would you be asked this?Prepping for an AC, and a friend was asked this! Thanks (I;m super clueless!)

Is this a firm that rotates people around offices or has a lot of secondment opportunities? If so, it’s probably just trying to understand your preferences. Sometimes asking people where they don’t want to go is easier than asking them where there do.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi Jaysen, yes, of course, sorry. The questions are:

1. Summarise three key skills you feel you have gained from your work experience to date. How would those skills help add value to our clients?

2. Working with innovative and fast paced clients means our lawyers need more than just legal expertise. What other key attributes would you bring to the firm?

So, for (1), I was thinking of organisation, analysing and communicating information, and teamwork. I’m not sure what (2) would require.

Thank you!

To me, I’d think skills are abilities and attributes are mentalities/approaches to work.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Yes! it's quite big, just not as market leading as their banking practise!

that’s fine then. Wouldn’t worry about it. I see people pick stories that are for more niche departments.

 

[dosblancos7]

Is this a firm that rotates people around offices or has a lot of secondment opportunities? If so, it’s probably just trying to understand your preferences. Sometimes asking people where they don’t want to go is easier than asking them where there do.

Its for a firm that has over 50 offices, and does offer International Secondments. Ahh- that makes sense!

 

[MZ]

Just got an AC invite from BCLP!

 

[Ricky]

Within the long-form questions, I have written: "As Managing Director of XYZ Ltd, responsible for XYZ, I came to value autonomy....".

Does anyone know whether you should capitalise job titles/roles of responsibility when discussing them in open text questions?

Within long-form questions, I have written: "As Managing Director of XYZ Ltd, responsible for XYZ, I came to value autonomy....".

 

[RubySmithers]

HSF PFO.

Was this after passing the online tests?

 

[Veep9]

To me, I’d think skills are abilities and attributes are mentalities/approaches to work.

Thank you Jessica. Would teamwork fall within attributes then?

 

[Lawbour]

Has anyone heard back from HSF, Macfarlanes, Travers, Ashurst or RPC for the summer schemes?

Seriously stressing because I applied a while back to all of them and not heard anythibg

 

[frog]

Has anyone heard back from HSF, Macfarlanes, Travers, Ashurst or RPC for the summer schemes?

Seriously stressing because I applied a while back to all of them and not heard anythibg

I haven't heard anything from HSF after passing the online test. I sent my application quite late though, I think it was 2nd Dec.

 

[Lawbour]

I haven't heard anything from HSF after passing the online test. I sent my application quite late though, I think it was 2nd Dec.

Thanks for letting me know I'm just stressing a bit at this point

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

Has anyone heard back from HSF, Macfarlanes, Travers, Ashurst or RPC for the summer schemes?

Seriously stressing because I applied a while back to all of them and not heard anythibg

HSF non-rolling so wouldn't expect anything this side of Xmas, last year most people heard back January onwards

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you Jessica. Would teamwork fall within attributes then?

if you gravitate towards team-working situations or have a preference for them, then yes (there will still be some cross over between the two)