2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Tavistocksfinest]

I can't speak from experience, as I am merely a future trainee. However, I can say that from everyone I have spoken to, the NQ market is far more buoyant than the 'TC market', for want of a better descriptor.

If you have trained at a good firm, it is relatively easy to move between firms - however, bear in mind that 1) you might grow roots in a firm, and not want to leave, 2) the firm that you wish to leave and the firm you wish to join may have substantially different cultures/working habits, which you may or may not be amicable to, and 3) your qualification area will determine a lot of options (not that you should necessarily decide your qualification practice area based on this - just something to point out.

But, yes, in short, train at a good/top firm, and virtually all avenues are open (not to mention alternative paths like in-house/non-law careers).

Thank you very much for this! Definitely some great points to think about and something which is a long way off for me, but I just wanted to know!

 

[E.A]

People still waiting to hear back from Mayer Brown telephone interview?

 

[FM302989]

1 hour until the budget gets dropped. Sky news have a livestream on YouTube which is handy

 

[Matt_96]

1 hour until the budget gets dropped. Sky news have a livestream on YouTube which is handy

I'm sure there's a potentially lethal on-the-spot drinking game that could be made out of every time Rishi inevitably says "protect our NHS", "build back better", "save jobs" and "tax".

 

[FM302989]

I'm sure there's a potentially lethal on-the-spot drinking game that could be made out of every time Rishi inevitably says "protect our NHS", "build back better", "save jobs" and "tax".

I wonder how much of the morning was spent taking photos?

 

[Celestie]

I wonder how much of the morning was spent taking photos?

View attachment 3057

s t r e t c h

 

[jan28]

I'm sure there's a potentially lethal on-the-spot drinking game that could be made out of every time Rishi inevitably says "protect our NHS", "build back better", "save jobs" and "tax".

We should drink coke... from Mexico... coco cola yes coca cola!

 

[FM302989]

We should drink coke... from Mexico... coco cola yes coca cola!

Oh god the C R I N G E

 

[jan28]

Oh god the C R I N G E

Hahaha just kept digging a bigger hole

 

[LyraB]

Shepherd & Wedd rejection post-test and AG Scotland PFO post-app.
Only one left...

Bitterly disappointed This has not been a successful round of applications.

 

[C]

apart from accelerating investment in tech and offering a wider range of services (to compete w the Big 4), can anyone think of anything else law firms can do at the moment to remain competitive?

 

[Matt_96]

I wonder how much of the morning was spent taking photos?

View attachment 3057

That's easily one of the most unnatural photos I've ever seen. I refuse to believe they're not just life-size cardboard cutouts.

 

[Chardae]

Hey everyone! Sorry if this has been answered already but I was wondering if anyone had heard back from Travers Smith for the summer VS? When I applied the autoresponse said we should hear back in January/February but I've heard nothing! Assuming this may mean a rejection but was wondering if anyone had heard back about interviews yet?

 

[Lumree]

apart from accelerating investment in tech and offering a wider range of services (to compete w the Big 4), can anyone think of anything else law firms can do at the moment to remain competitive?

It depends on the firm really. What firm is this for?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

In regards to the clubhouse my only concern is that I have an android phone and the rest you lot know.

 

[C]

It depends on the firm really. What firm is this for?

oh I just meant any kind of general trends!

 

[Jaysen]

Speaking now: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-56252586

 

[Lillith]

Hey everyone! Sorry if this has been answered already but I was wondering if anyone had heard back from Travers Smith for the summer VS? When I applied the autoresponse said we should hear back in January/February but I've heard nothing! Assuming this may mean a rejection but was wondering if anyone had heard back about interviews yet?

They’ve been running interviews but they might still be sending invites! They called me so make sure you answer in case they ring you

 

[Jessica Booker]

I'm sure there's a potentially lethal on-the-spot drinking game that could be made out of every time Rishi inevitably says "protect our NHS", "build back better", "save jobs" and "tax".

As long as there is no more do something to “help out” campaigns... 🙄

 

[Jony]

apart from accelerating investment in tech and offering a wider range of services (to compete w the Big 4), can anyone think of anything else law firms can do at the moment to remain competitive?

Forecasters say one-third of lawyers could be in virtual firms by 2026

New business models in pole position to take advantage of changing attitudes to work, says report.

www.lawgazette.co.uk

Alternative fee arrangements, robotic process automation, strategic mergers