2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[relentlesspursuit]

Willkie VS offer!!

Not to make one of those sappy posts, but I have had quite terrible luck for a few cycles. This was the first time I advanced past the application stage in quite some time and was my only real chance this cycle as well. While I still have to work hard to convert this to a TC, this shows that all you need is one offer.

Good luck to all those still waiting for good news and thanks to everyone on this forum for all the help and support.

 

[C]

has anyone emailed HFW/CRS after not hearing back post-app?

 

[Dheepa]

After receiving my post-interview rejection for Withers and post-AS rejection for Taylor Wessing, I have also felt very dejected with no offers being left with 2 firms to go this cycle for which I am not left with much hope.

I am however filled with hope for the next cycle (and for the next round of applying to TCs) because of the information I have learnt from some kind people I have spoken to on the forum. I now have an idea on how to improve my applications to be more successful for next year, which is something that is keeping me motivated. We can all do this as long as we keep persevering!!!! 🥳 For anyone feeling like it is all too much, go for a walk, talk to a trusted friend (or order some fro-yo and binge watch KUWTK which helped me)

I love this. Thank you for spreading your positivity for everyone on here who needs it. 💓 (Might I recommend binge watching 90 Day Fiance - trash reality TV at its finest)

 

[21wajsz]

Finally got my SH PFO! Hasn't been the best application cycle but definitely one where I've learnt a lot! On to the next !

 

[layla rose]

Willkie VS offer!!

Not to make one of those sappy posts, but I have had quite terrible luck for a few cycles. This was the first time I advanced past the application stage in quite some time and was my only real chance this cycle as well. While I still have to work hard to convert this to a TC, this shows that all you need is one offer.

Good luck to all those still waiting for good news and thanks to everyone on this forum for all the help and support.

I think I can speak for us all on here when I say my fingers are crossed for you to convert that VS into a TC!! but for now take a moment to be SUPER proud of yourself and soak it in! huge congrats!

 

[zigzag84]

has anyone emailed HFW/CRS after not hearing back post-app?

Hi, CRS for me. I was just wondering if there were separate applications for a VS and direct TC. I can’t remember but I think there was only one application for the both.

 

[AJLegacy]

has anyone emailed HFW/CRS after not hearing back post-app?

Radio silence from HFW. Not sure whether they're going to wait until the TC deadline in July has passed at this rate.

 

[Dheepa]

I'd like to reiterate this question. Any advice would be super helpful. Thank-you in advance

I gave quite a detailed answer to this here. If you'd like any more clarification just lmk!

 

[C]

Hi, CRS for me. I was just wondering if there were separate applications for a VS and direct TC. I can’t remember but I think there was only one application for the both.

I can't remember either, but I do know they've replaced their vac scheme with an AC for a TC. Many people have already done interviews with them so not extremely hopeful tbh

 

[lawgeek_301]

Willkie VS offer!!

Not to make one of those sappy posts, but I have had quite terrible luck for a few cycles. This was the first time I advanced past the application stage in quite some time and was my only real chance this cycle as well. While I still have to work hard to convert this to a TC, this shows that all you need is one offer.

Good luck to all those still waiting for good news and thanks to everyone on this forum for all the help and support.

Congratulations! Do you know if they sent all offers at once? I still haven’t heard back and am wondering whether this means rejection

 

[josemourinho]

I can't remember either, but I do know they've replaced their vac scheme with an AC for a TC. Many people have already done interviews with them so not extremely hopeful tbh

Yep, only one application for VS and TC this year because the 'VS' is just two days of networking and assessment Centre

 

[Deleted member 8599]

Willkie VS offer!!

Not to make one of those sappy posts, but I have had quite terrible luck for a few cycles. This was the first time I advanced past the application stage in quite some time and was my only real chance this cycle as well. While I still have to work hard to convert this to a TC, this shows that all you need is one offer.

Good luck to all those still waiting for good news and thanks to everyone on this forum for all the help and support.

Did they call or email?

 

[ofm]

Is it customary to send a thank you email to the partners that interviewed you after securing a VS? Thanks!

 

[Jaysen]

Is it customary to send a thank you email to the partners that interviewed you after securing a VS? Thanks!

I wouldn’t say customary but you can do!

 

[Matt_96]

Just got a call today from a mobile number I didn't recognise and got my hopes up and it was an HMRC scam call ffs. How does this keep happeningggggg

 

[relentlesspursuit]

I think I can speak for us all on here when I say my fingers are crossed for you to convert that VS into a TC!! but for now take a moment to be SUPER proud of yourself and soak it in! huge congrats!

Thank you so much! Its my birthday tomorrow so this couldn't have come at a better time. Two reasons to celebrate now haha

 

[AspiringSol]

does anyone have knowledge about the Greensill Capital scandal? I’ve read a couple articles especially the recent one about Cameron lobbying to get finance for it from the treasury but feel quite out of my depth with it!

 

[M&ALawyer]

Ropes & Gray Vacation Scheme Offer! Honestly a bit shocked as I was not expecting it at all!

Thank you everyone here who has reached out to me in the past for words of encouragement, advice, and support, and I wish the best of luck for everyone waiting to hear back.

 

[relentlesspursuit]

Congratulations! Do you know if they sent all offers at once? I still haven’t heard back and am wondering whether this means rejection

They didnt say but I think you should wait at least until a week after your interview as that's the original timeline they gave

 

[relentlesspursuit]

Did they call or email?

they called