2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[GK8997]

Amazing, congrats!

Thank you so much!!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Thank you so much!!

Your welcome.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hey, I have a VS starting next week and I found out that apart from the set timetable, there are also a lot of optional talks and events. I was wondering to what extent are these really optional, i.e. is there an expectation to attend all of them or can you actually just go for the ones you are interested in? I would hate to think they are really optional and then realise everyone is actually attending everything. @Jessica Booker if you could provide some GR pespective on this it would be great!

I think it really depends on the extent of them. If there are so many it is clear that you cannot do work you are allocated, then you don't need to do ALL of them, but I think it is important to do as many of them as possible subject to the time you have available.

 

[basht]

hi guys, how long does it take for law firms to reply after a VI?

 

[Jaysen]

Weil TC offer!

Fantastic news!

 

[Jacob Miller]

Hey! Does anyone have any tips on preparing for an AC? Ive never done one before so not sure what to expect. Any help would be appreciated, thanks in advance!

Hi

Depends a lot on the firm - I've written several articles based around prep for common AC activities. They're available via the link in my comment - please feel free to check them out

 

[Jacob Miller]

Hi guys, just a bit confused with law firm practice area terminology. Is financial markets just an umbrella term for debt capital markets and equity capital markets?

The financial market is a catch-all term for the finance world, includes private financing. The capital market is the publicly-traded debt and equity market. Hope this helps

 

[Jessica Booker]

hi guys, how long does it take for law firms to reply after a VI?

Could be anything from 2 hours to 2 months unfortunately

 

[Adanna]

Hey guys, random question but has anyone done the VS or have a TC at pinsent masons? If so can I please privately message you, I’d like some advice on my app and don’t know anyone that works there. Thanks!

 

[Daniel Boden]

Weil TC offer!

Ah fantastic news! Hope you are able to have big celebrations this weekend!

 

[H212]

Dechert AC!

Hi Can I ask what you had to do for the AC, I have one coming up

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Weil TC offer!

Amazing and (assuming you're in England) what perfect timing for celebration!!!!

 

[law89]

Weil TC offer!

Congratulations- what an achievement!

 

[C]

I don't know whether to bid adieu to HFW or to wait - still haven't heard back post-app!

 

[202023r]

The financial market is a catch-all term for the finance world, includes private financing. The capital market is the publicly-traded debt and equity market. Hope this helps

Thank you!

 

[GK8997]

Fantastic news!

Thank you!!

 

[GK8997]

Ah fantastic news! Hope you are able to have big celebrations this weekend!

Thank you so much!! And yes, I will!

 

[JayC]

@Jessica Booker I’m wondering if you have a sense from your time in grad rec how prescriptive firms tend to be if they’re funding the GDL and LPC. Would a firm be okay with me starting the GDL in the January intake, for example, and then doing the fast track LPC starting the following January? Also do you think a firm would be okay with me doing either or both online?

 

[els124]

@Jessica Booker I’m wondering if you have a sense from your time in grad rec how prescriptive firms tend to be if they’re funding the GDL and LPC. Would a firm be okay with me starting the GDL in the January intake, for example, and then doing the fast track LPC starting the following January? Also do you think a firm would be okay with me doing either or both online?

I think most firms list any specifications about where and when they expect you to do those courses in their FAQs so it's probably worth having a look on their websites

 

[hamza alam]

hey so i did an AC a week ago, and people have already heard back yesterday and got places, but me and another haven't heard back, is it safe to assume PFO? thanks guys