2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Celestie]

sorry! Misread your post... brain is still foggy post covid

No worries, sorry to hear that

 

[Mea]

for mishcon

Thanks Amy! Congrats on the VI. May I ask when you submitted your application and what date you received the invite?

 

[M1999]

I just realised I capitalised 'Sincerely' in 'Yours Sincerely' in at least 2 of my applications.. will this affect them massively? I cannot believe I did this, I am so disappointed with myself

 

[Jessica Booker]

I just realised I capitalised 'Sincerely' in 'Yours Sincerely' in at least 2 of my applications.. will this affect them massively? I cannot believe I did this, I am so disappointed with myself

no. Highly unlikely to be a deciding factor on an application

 

[M1999]

is it okay to just say skadden on my application form? or do i have to say the full name?

 

[Celestie]

Every time I hear a G-Mail notification:

 

[Helpme12345]

Every time I hear a G-Mail notification:
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I’ve had to unsubscribe from so many email lists otherwise I have a heart attack every ten minutes

 

[Celestie]

I’ve had to unsubscribe from so many email lists otherwise I have a heart attack every ten minutes

Literally had to do the same cause JustEat emails nearly caused me to need a defibrillator

 

[Jessica Booker]

is it okay to just say skadden on my application form? or do i have to say the full name?

That's fine (and quite common)

 

[Jessica Booker]

I’ve had to unsubscribe from so many email lists otherwise I have a heart attack every ten minutes

My advice is change your settings so you only get notified every few hours, or if you feel even more brave, that you only get your emails twice a day!

 

[Celestie]

My advice is change your settings so you only get notified every few hours, or if you feel even more brave, that you only get your emails twice a day!

Wait, how can you do this?

 

[jds555]

Hi all,

I was wondering if anybody has started drafting Latham & Watkins VS application questions? If so, how are you generally finding them in terms of providing coherent and well structured answers?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Wait, how can you do this?

I change notification settings in my phone or use the do not disturb function more generally if I want peace and quiet, and also just go offline on outlook if I am working on my laptop.

 

[conniekatherine]

hey guys, i was thinking about applying to Jones Day but noted there is a specific question on what Jones Day events I've attended. As I haven't attended any - do you think it is worth applying? Has anyone else been in a similar position?

I haven't been to any of their events and put that on my app, still got invited to interview for the summer scheme

 

[hopefullawyer123]

I have a telephone interview with Mayer Brown on Tuesday and was wondering if anyone knows what type of questions they typically ask? I believe it’s strengths-based, but does this mean they won’t ask the typical ‘why law?’ or ‘why Mayer brown’ style questions? Would really appreciate any help

Hi, may I ask how many days you were given between the invitation for the phone call and the date of the phonecall itself?

 

[NK]

Hi, may I ask how many days you were given between the invitation for the phone call and the date of the phonecall itself?

Hey, I got the invite last week on Thursday and was only given the option to do the interview on Tuesday 29th (tomorrow) - hope that helps

 

[Aspiring.lawyer.to.be]

Anyone else waiting for White & Case VI invite? I applied in mid December

 

[Abb123]

Anyone else waiting for White & Case VI invite? I applied in mid December

I’m still waiting as well. I applied early December.

 

[doublesalchow]

Hi, congrats to your friend! Do you know when she submitted her application out of interest?

Hi! I think she submitted around the first week of Dec

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Anyone applying to Kirkland & Ellis know if it is okay to refer to them as Kirkland? Also, they had a question on why I want to be a trainee at a transactional-focused firm. I was planning to talk about variety of the world, types of client, a bigger focus on business as opposed to black letter law, and the less adversarial nature of the job. Anyone have any inputs?