2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Daniel Boden]

Hi guys,

I have just finished my VS! I am more than happy to answer any questions people may have about VSs.
I went into this with no idea what a lawyer does, but I feel like I actually (kinda) get some of it now.

Lots of love 🤗

How did it go?? Spill the tea hahaha

 

[M1999]

Hi guys,

I have just finished my VS! I am more than happy to answer any questions people may have about VSs.
I went into this with no idea what a lawyer does, but I feel like I actually (kinda) get some of it now.

Lots of love 🤗

Fingers crossed for you with the TC!

 

[Celestie]

How did it go?? Spill the tea hahaha

Wonderful - not only the firm but also the Vac Schemers!

Fingers crossed for you with the TC!

Thank you! Though, I am not so sure. My cohort had some real talent!

 

[Dheepa]

Haha! I'd probably say that most people who thrive in private client enjoyed Trusts at undergrad/GDL, but I could be wrong about that.

Absolutely - other notable firms include Withers, Mishcon, Forsters plus some other underrated ones like Mills & Reeve! My TC is with CRS

Hearing that there are people who genuinely enjoy trusts is such a shock to me. Nothing made me want to quit law like trusts did haha 😅 Huge congrats on CRS though!

 

[NikkiT]

Does anyone know the academic/grade requirements for different firms, particularly concerning the GDL?

 

[Kablahc]

Does anyone know the academic/grade requirements for different firms, particularly concerning the GDL?

It varies - wonder if anyone's thought of making a list of this yet?

For what it's worth Dentons just asks for a 2:1 undergrad then a pass gdl/lpc.

 

[Kola]

Hi guys,

I have just finished my VS! I am more than happy to answer any questions people may have about VSs.
I went into this with no idea what a lawyer does, but I feel like I actually (kinda) get some of it now.

Lots of love 🤗

Sidley right? What were the best and worst things about the firm? What was the overall vibe like?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know the academic/grade requirements for different firms, particularly concerning the GDL?

There doesn’t tend to be the same considerations for the GDL. But that’s often because most people are applying before they have any grades.

 

[Celestie]

Sidley right? What were the best and worst things about the firm? What was the overall vibe like?

Absolutely wonderful firm. Worst thing - the hours. I worked an awful lot (as did other schemers) which was great for experience, but a bit of a shock after uni. My top advice is to get a calendar, colour code it.
Vibe was great - people always made time to talk to me and gave invaluable advice. My commercial awareness is through the roof now.

But given my other offers, I will need to see if this is my final step with the firm.

 

[jasonweee]

Hi guys,

I have just finished my VS! I am more than happy to answer any questions people may have about VSs.
I went into this with no idea what a lawyer does, but I feel like I actually (kinda) get some of it now.

Lots of love 🤗

when will you find out if you get the offer! was it easy to balance with uni exams coming up?

 

[Holly]

Absolutely wonderful firm. Worst thing - the hours. I worked an awful lot (as did other schemers) which was great for experience, but a bit of a shock after uni. My top advice is to get a calendar, colour code it.
Vibe was great - people always made time to talk to me and gave invaluable advice. My commercial awareness is through the roof now.

But given my other offers, I will need to see if this is my final step with the firm.

Just out of curiosity, what kind of hours did you do? Congrats again on the scheme

 

[Hele25]

Morning
So, I’m completely flailing under my paper filing system for how I’m organising my applications and I’d be really grateful to see examples of how other people have organised their applications this cycle.

Does anyone have an outline/blueprint/ excel spreadsheet that they’ve used that they wouldn’t mind sharing please? Just to give me some ideas of how I can be more efficient.

thanks so much.

 

[Dheepa]

Morning
So, I’m completely flailing under my paper filing system for how I’m organising my applications and I’d be really grateful to see examples of how other people have organised their applications this cycle.

Does anyone have an outline/blueprint/ excel spreadsheet that they’ve used that they wouldn’t mind sharing please? Just to give me some ideas of how I can be more efficient.

thanks so much.

You can download this one here. I also remember a conversation some hundred pages back when someone shared their spreadsheet but I can’t find it at the moment. If I do will definitely send it over.

Manage your Vacation Scheme Applications - Spreadsheet Download

Afternoon all, Please find attached the spreadsheet I used to manage my Vacation Scheme Applications last year, created in conjunction with my good friend at University. It was our baby. It contains: - Type of Firm (US, MC, etc) - Trainee Salary - NQ Salary - Rolling Apps - Direct Link to...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[Guilherme Carvalho]

Morning
So, I’m completely flailing under my paper filing system for how I’m organising my applications and I’d be really grateful to see examples of how other people have organised their applications this cycle.

Does anyone have an outline/blueprint/ excel spreadsheet that they’ve used that they wouldn’t mind sharing please? Just to give me some ideas of how I can be more efficient.

thanks so much.

Hey, I think this may be the spreadsheet that @Dheepa was referring to. It's quite a good idea, I will defo do something similar next cycle!

2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

RS finished almost 2 weeks ago so I imagine they’re now processing summer apps Reed Smith had all of their spring assessment centres in February and people have been offered VS for spring last week. I know a few people who have been offered VS for spring.

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Morning
So, I’m completely flailing under my paper filing system for how I’m organising my applications and I’d be really grateful to see examples of how other people have organised their applications this cycle.

Does anyone have an outline/blueprint/ excel spreadsheet that they’ve used that they wouldn’t mind sharing please? Just to give me some ideas of how I can be more efficient.

thanks so much.

I just use a simple excel spreadsheet, I use separate pages for applied, in process of applying/want to apply, and then apps that are optional to apply to.

For my sent apps: green is my base colour (as it's my favourite). First column is name, second column is where I am with the app--bright yellow means successful, green still in process (e.g. at interview), white means awaiting any news, red is rejected. A small blank column where I just highlight any actions needed (e.g. WG needing completion), only time I use neon so I don't miss deadlines. Then a column colour-coding application stream (direct/VS) and with date of application. Then a further column for notes, e.g. if we have any idea of when I should hear back or any pertinent info.

For the apps still to complete, the main thing my spreadsheet highlights is deadline, whether rolling and what stage I am at with writing. I highlight the apps that I particularly care about or that have an approaching deadline. And keep that page nice and clear by putting apps I MIGHT consider onto a separate excel page.

 

[StudentOfLaw21]

Anyone that was permitted to re-do the WBD VI, did you have to re-do three (new) questions or just those that did not save?

 

[Daniel Boden]

Wonderful - not only the firm but also the Vac Schemers!

Thank you! Though, I am not so sure. My cohort had some real talent!

That's so great to hear! Fingers crossed for you! Which department(s) were you in?

 

[AAA_a]

Anyone applied to/done a Competition internship with Quinn Emanuel? What is the experience like?

 

[Silas]

Does anyone have any tips for preparing for a case study / strengths based interview? Haven't done either before and not sure how to go about preparing!

 

[Ana_M]

If I am applying for a direct TC with a firm would I put an upcoming vacation scheme with a different firm in my work experience section or not? As it can show I have been successful in applying elsewhere but at the same time as it's with a different firm it may look odd/out of place?