2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[S87]

Just got an invite to interview with Travers for summer VS! If anyone has any advice I'd really appreciate it

Can I ask you if they called you or received an email?

 

[Celestie]

If anyone is there at BCLP tomorrow pop me a message!

 

[FM302989]

Fladgate PFO. No explanation as to whether its the application or Watson Glaser test score

 

[C]

Fladgate PFO. No explanation as to whether its the application or Watson Glaser test score

me too must be the WG since we were shortlisted following the app

 

[FM302989]

me too must be the WG since we were shortlisted following the app

I don't know, I've answered all those WG questions before and passed the tests. Oh well...

 

[Judefarah]

King & Spalding direct TC PFO - absolutely gutted. Really thought it was one of my best applications this cycle.

All the best to those who progressed!

Dont beat yourself down. I am in the same boat... imagine I am also dual qualified and managed to get rejected (NY & California).

 

[CareerChanger]

Honestly think there’s nothing more annoying than getting a PFO because of a Watson glaser score after all the work of writing an application

 

[Sam55]

Can I ask you if they called you or received an email?

Called!

 

[Law1099]

If anyone is there at BCLP tomorrow pop me a message!

Hello! Would you be able to let us know if they say anything regarding outstanding applications? Haven’t heard anything from them since November

 

[Matt_96]

Honestly think there’s nothing more annoying than getting a PFO because of a Watson glaser score after all the work of writing an application

I have made a habit of not applying to any firms that do Watson Glaser tests this cycle for exactly that reason.

 

[Celestie]

Hello! Would you be able to let us know if they say anything regarding outstanding applications? Haven’t heard anything from them since November

Yes! All I know from other people is that their last (?) AC is next Tuesday. I will see what they say -

 

[Lawgirl123]

I’m

Hi everyone,
I posted this on my LinkedIn feed earlier. I thought it was useful to share here as I know people have received rejection emails from us recently.

Paul Gascoyne on LinkedIn: #vacationscheme | 17 comments

To those who have recently applied to us for a #vacationscheme I want to give you an update. I know a few people have received rejection emails from us… | 17 comments on LinkedIn

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Hi Paul

Thanks for this message. Does this mean you've finished interviewing? I haven't heard anything post-app!

 

[Legallunchtime98]

Does anyone know if firms are more likely to offer TCs for certain vac schemes? For instance are they more likely to give you a TC if you do the summer scheme instead of the spring scheme. I have a place on the HSF spring scheme but am worried they won't be offering many TCs from it.

 

[S87]

I have just received an update from Travers" they are in the process of reviewing applications but will provide with an update as soon as they can"

 

[Holly]

Does anyone know if firms are more likely to offer TCs for certain vac schemes? For instance are they more likely to give you a TC if you do the summer scheme instead of the spring scheme. I have a place on the HSF spring scheme but am worried they won't be offering many TCs from it.

Pretty sure HSF is one of those firms that claim they have spaces for everyone who completes the vac schemes (especially since I believe it’s their only way of recruiting).

Either way, it doesn’t quite work like how you mentioned. Firms want their future trainees to meet a certain standard. If you meet / exceed this for HSF, you should get a TC offer

Hope that helps

 

[M777]

Anyone hear from cooley?

 

[Lawsm21]

Does this mean those on the easter insight programme (2 days in april) can't apply for the TC this year (for the TC starting 2023)? Bit confused about Fieldfisher's application process at the mo ngl!

You can't apply to Fieldfisher for their summer scheme and for their TC. If you've applied for the summer scheme this cycle then you can't get a training contract until next year.

 

[lawloser]

Does anyone know if firms are more likely to offer TCs for certain vac schemes? For instance are they more likely to give you a TC if you do the summer scheme instead of the spring scheme. I have a place on the HSF spring scheme but am worried they won't be offering many TCs from it.

Tbh i've found that they're more inclined to give TC's on spring and winter than summer. I'm not sure if thats because candidates are usually older and more experienced or because they might only have one scheme going on in that period as opposed to two or more in summer.

I've seen winter and spring schemes where 17 out of 18 and 14 out of 15 people got TC's at great firms

 

[Law1099]

I have just received an update from Travers" they are in the process of reviewing applications but will provide with an update as soon as they can"

Did anyone else not get this email

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Did anyone else not get this email

I believe @S87 emailed them for an update (?)