2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Florawilliams]

Just got invited to the games based assessment for Taylor Wessing is anyone familiar with/have any tips for it? edit: this is for the summer scheme and I applied like 2 days ago lol

also been invited to do these! same questions

 

[ellwilsen]

Anyone heard back for A&O, Macfarlanes, Skadden, NRF, White & Case - summer VS?

I haven’t heard from Macfarlanes or W&C yet (applied for both in Oct)

 

[M1999]

Has anyone got any tips for the Reed Smith research questions?

 

[anulciak7]

Hi everyone, could anyone advise me if there is a point now applying to firms which recruit on a rolling basis?

 

[M1999]

Hi everyone, could anyone advise me if there is a point now applying to firms which recruit on a rolling basis?

Please do. Yes it is true that some firms do give places earlier, but for one, I’ve noticed this recruitment cycle is slightly slower understandably with COVID-19, not a lot of ACs have even been given out and a lot of ‘rolling’ firms still say they won’t tell you until after the deadline. Also, the majority of people will apply within one week of the deadline. Just to put that into perspective!
Every time I’ve got further in an application, it’s always been a rolling app that I submitted ‘late’ on. People told me I didn’t have a chance and if I listened to them I wouldn’t have got to that. If you want to apply to the firm and it’s within the deadline, do it

 

[Kablahc]

Hi everyone, could anyone advise me if there is a point now applying to firms which recruit on a rolling basis?

Do it!!! For firms with deadlines in January, there's still a month to go which is PLENTY of time Ive seen people saying that they've applied to firms the day before the deadline and still got to the next stage. If you're a great candidate they'll always look at you !!

 

[Numerius Negidius]

Does Freshfields invite all candidates to WG?

 

[anon101]

I am final year law and I've gotten an AC invite, so I would say so. I think maybe it's different if you are an international student though - is that what you're referring to?

Hey Andrew, yes I was. I contacted grad rec and they said I could apply based on my term dates. Thanks for your help!

 

[Celestie]

Does Freshfields invite all candidates to WG?

Nope they don't - but they are non-rolling from my understanding

 

[Kola]

Just realised I fucked up my Gowling application lmao. Didn't read their confirmation email because I thought it was just a generic one. Turns out there was a link to the RARE recruitment thing that I had to complete within 48 hours. They said they would get back to me on the 17th if I was successful and I haven't heard anything back so...!

 

[Celestie]

Just realised I fucked up my Gowling application lmao. Didn't read their confirmation email because I thought it was just a generic one. Turns out there was a link to the RARE recruitment thing that I had to complete within 48 hours. They said they would get back to me on the 17th if I was successful and I haven't heard anything back so...!

Mistakes happen - and I'm shook cause I've never seen a firm have their RARE questions outwith the main application.
This is just one firm - there are plenty out there. Keep going and don't beat yourself up

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Just realised I fucked up my Gowling application lmao. Didn't read their confirmation email because I thought it was just a generic one. Turns out there was a link to the RARE recruitment thing that I had to complete within 48 hours. They said they would get back to me on the 17th if I was successful and I haven't heard anything back so...!

I'd submit it anyway and hope for the best. Not sure if you should bring it to their attention (so maybe wait for other users to comment too) but I'd do it anyway!

Hopefully it works out!

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Has anyone got any tips for the Reed Smith research questions?

I just got the research questions and it's a bit... archaic? to complete the questions (within 5 days) and then send it to them via email in a PDF....? What's the point of the apply4law portal haha.

They seem pretty succinct apart from the last one. Some of their applicable core values are integrity and teamwork for the last question. That, and using your own experiences will help you answer!

Good luck!

 

[frog]

Just realised I fucked up my Gowling application lmao. Didn't read their confirmation email because I thought it was just a generic one. Turns out there was a link to the RARE recruitment thing that I had to complete within 48 hours. They said they would get back to me on the 17th if I was successful and I haven't heard anything back so...!

Hey, filling out the form was voluntary so I wouldn't worry too much unless it would have impacted your application then may be worth emailing? Yesterday they told me they are still going through applications so we wont hear back till early next week instead of the 17th.

 

[M1999]

I just got the research questions and it's a bit... archaic? to complete the questions (within 5 days) and then send it to them via email in a PDF....? What's the point of the apply4law portal haha.

They seem pretty succinct apart from the last one. Some of their applicable core values are integrity and teamwork for the last question. That, and using your own experiences will help you answer!

Good luck!

To be honest, I prefer this way because I tend to spend way too long on my app answers so this gives me the kick I need. Thankyou though! Did you get resent the email yesterday too? Does that mean the deadline is now the 22nd or still the 21st..

 

[M1999]

Just realised I fucked up my Gowling application lmao. Didn't read their confirmation email because I thought it was just a generic one. Turns out there was a link to the RARE recruitment thing that I had to complete within 48 hours. They said they would get back to me on the 17th if I was successful and I haven't heard anything back so...!

It was voluntary, I hadn’t completed it either until I realised it was too late. I think they wouldn’t say it was voluntary if it wasn’t, I don’t think they can force you to do forms like that is purely just to help the firm

 

[Kola]

Hey, filling out the form was voluntary so I wouldn't worry too much unless it would have impacted your application then may be worth emailing? Yesterday they told me they are still going through applications so we wont hear back till early next week instead of the 17th.

I hesitated because the email said 'as part of this [recruitment] process' which seemed rather at odds with the 'voluntary' part. The fact that I didn't receive anything from them on the 17th only confirmed this, but it's good to hear that I may have a chance, thanks!

 

[SouffléSouffléSoufflé]

Hi all, I've been invited to complete Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner's online test. All I've been told is that "The test is a strengths based assessment and will contain a number of scenario based questions, testing candidate’s situational judgement and critical reasoning".

Does anyone have any general advice? I'm a bit nervous about the mysteriousness of it all!

 

[castrooo]

Does anyone have any tips for CMS's VI? I have never done anything alike, so I would appreciate any tips on how to prepare for it

 

[Celestie]

Hi all, I've been invited to complete Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner's online test. All I've been told is that "The test is a strengths based assessment and will contain a number of scenario based questions, testing candidate’s situational judgement and critical reasoning".

Does anyone have any general advice? I'm a bit nervous about the mysteriousness of it all!

From what I can remember, its like a SJT and then a small WG