2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Eliana]

Hi, just finished my VS cycle and now thinking of applying for direct TCs. Does anyone know the general time frame for that? I know apps are open but given exam season etc I was wondering when firms progress applicants to the next stage for interviews/ACs etc?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, just finished my VS cycle and now thinking of applying for direct TCs. Does anyone know the general time frame for that? I know apps are open but given exam season etc I was wondering when firms progress applicants to the next stage for interviews/ACs etc?

Most firms will keep applications open until June/July because of exams. Interviews can take place anytime between late June and September (basically outside of term time). Some firms will interview later (e.g. late August/September) once they know their vac scheme conversion rates are like.

 

[Eliana]

Most firms will keep applications open until June/July because of exams. Interviews can take place anytime between late June and September (basically outside of term time). Some firms will interview later (e.g. late August/September) once they know their vac scheme conversion rates are like.

Thank you Jessica. So would firms usually wait till end of June to progress candidates to the next stages even if they submit apps now?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you Jessica. So do firms usually wait till end of June to progress candidates to the next stages even if they submit apps now?

Some way choose to progress applicants through the early stages (e.g. testing/video interviews) just while things are quiet. But I'd doubt they would bring significant numbers of people through to final round interview stages before July.

 

[Kablahc]

hi everyone, what is your fave question to ask a partner?

Agree with Jessica - but I usually like to ask them about their work since I find it interesting to see how that compares to associates/trainees/others in different fields

 

[Eliana]

Some way choose to progress applicants through the early stages (e.g. testing/video interviews) just while things are quiet. But I'd doubt they would bring significant numbers of people through to final round interview stages before July.

Thank you!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

What qualities does a successful lawyer of the future require?

For this application question does need to link to the firm's competencies or is it in general.

 

[Jessica Booker]

What qualities does a successful lawyer of the future require?

For this application question does need to link to the firm's competencies or is it in general.

To me the key word in this question is future. It isn’t really just about what the firm might be recruiting for now, but what they may need in the future.

There may be links to what the firm looks for now, but it needs to be spun in a way that is forward looking, not just saying why it is important to have those qualities now.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

To me the key word in this question is future. It isn’t really just about what the firm might be recruiting for now, but what they may need in the future.

There may be links to what the firm looks for now, but it needs to be spun in a way that is forward looking, not just saying why it is important to have those qualities now.

Thank you very much for this. This is a lot to take in and will think about this.

Also, would knowledge of legal tech be an example. As I thought about legal tech when thinking about the future.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you very much for this. This is a lot to take in and will think about this.

Also, would knowledge of legal tech be an example. As I thought about legal tech when thinking about the future.

Be mindful that might not be deemed a quality - that is knowledge. To me a quality is more about an attitude/characteristic, but everything is open to interpretation.

It would be interesting for other people to talk about what they have included in applications.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Be mindful that might not be deemed a quality - that is knowledge. To me a quality is more about an attitude/characteristic, but everything is open to interpretation.

It would be interesting for other people to talk about what they have included in applications.

Thank you for this.

 

[ab1147]

Thank you for this.

I spoke about technological skills in an interview (which I was successful at) but I sort of framed it with the angle that if the legal profession shifts towards more virtual working environments as a result of the pandemic, future lawyers will need the technological skills/adaptability to be able to navigate through this easily. Not sure if this is what you meant but hope it helps!

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Does anyone know how much trainees W&C, Hogans and Kirkland recruit from their VS? They all have summer direct TC apps.

 

[Abbie4329]

Does anyone know how much trainees W&C, Hogans and Kirkland recruit from their VS? They all have summer direct TC apps.

W&C said they normally take around 10-15% from direct Tc. Kirkland aren’t running direct Tc this year. Don’t know about hogans.

 

[thatwonder_woman]

Morning, anyone got the CRS virtual TC AC coming up this week?

 

[AA99]

Dentons VS offer! Somehow that's 4 VS offers for this cycle now, after being gutted following a post-VS rejection last year I'm buzzing! I'm not an expert at all, but if anybody does have any questions then feel free to drop a message

 

[Bugsy Malone]

Dentons VS offer! Somehow that's 4 VS offers for this cycle now, after being gutted following a post-VS rejection last year I'm buzzing! I'm not an expert at all, but if anybody does have any questions then feel free to drop a message

Amazing!! Well done!!

 

[Hele25]

Is anyone doing the legal check virtual vac- scheme today?

 

[Kubed]

Dentons VS offer! Somehow that's 4 VS offers for this cycle now, after being gutted following a post-VS rejection last year I'm buzzing! I'm not an expert at all, but if anybody does have any questions then feel free to drop a message

Massive congratulations on your four offers! Amazing! Do you have any thoughts on the reasons (if you're happy to share) for your post-VS rejection last year and what you want to do differently this year?

 

[Chance]

Quick Question. I got a job in finance that I am due to start in August but I after I accepted the offer I got a vac scheme. The dates for the vac scheme are before I start my job so can I take both? Would my employer be annoyed?