2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[dosblancos7]

Hey guys,
I did 2 round of interviews at a US firm this cycle for their SVS , and I missed a call from them(Tuesday).The voicemail outlined that the call is for my application outcome, but I have no idea if this is a offer or a rejection, and I called them back thrice, with no answer. So, kind of stuck- should I stop chasing? Emailed them too and asked if they have a time preference. Confused as to what to do next- would appreciate any help

 

[Deleted member 3795]

Has anyone heard back from Browne Jacobson?? It's literally been over a month since I applied. They did state in their confirmation email that if you didn't hear back from them in the 'next few weeks' then it was a rejection, so I'm assuming my app hasn't been taken forward... 🤷‍♀️

Hi

I’ve just been invited to the online tests for the recruitment process.

 

[Future$trainee]

I’ve just been invited to the online tests for the recruitment process

Hey,

Thanks for the update! I've also just received an invite to the online tests. Good luck!

 

[Matt_96]

Browne Jacobson tests! Pretty excited as I got through to the AC last time. It would be nice to see how far I can get!

 

[Daniel Boden]

After nearly 4 years, I am so happy to say I have managed to secure a TC 😭

Huge congrats that's wonderful news which firm if you don't mind me asking? Make sure you celebrate in the sunshine with a nice beverage this weekend - you've more than earned it 🎉 🍻

 

[moxiebobo]

arnold and porter anyone?

 

[karinny]

Browne Jacobson tests! Pretty excited as I got through to the AC last time. It would be nice to see how far I can get!

Congrats! What sort of tests do you have to do for BJ?

 

[deckoking123]

arnold and porter anyone?

Still waiting!

 

[Matt_96]

Congrats! What sort of tests do you have to do for BJ?

SHL Deductive and Inductive reasoning tests!

 

[Deleted member 9602]

arnold and porter anyone?

I've been invited to an interview

 

[Matt_96]

I've been invited to an interview

Amazing! When did you find out? Was it recently?

 

[deckoking123]

I've been invited to an interview

Amazing ! when was this?

 

[Deleted member 9602]

Amazing ! when was this?

A couple of days ago and the interview is next week

 

[JayC]

A couple of days ago and the interview is next week

Congrats!! Sorry lol but may I ask when you applied

 

[Deleted member 9602]

Congrats!! Sorry lol but may I ask when you applied

Thank you! End of Feb

 

[JayC]

@Jessica Booker I am wondering if you can give any insight into how this may have happened just because it is so intriguing to me, but I applied to White & Case at the beginning of November listing the Winter scheme as my preference, followed by Spring and lastly Summer as I am not available for the summer scheme. I was invited to Video Interview February 12th and have still not heard anything back from them. I just called them and they looked up my Video Interview and said it's one of the last few left to be watched - they insist that the moment they watch a VI, they give a response on the outcome.

How could it have ended up being one of the very last few to be watched when I applied earlier than many people who completed VIs and heard back from them within days? This is especially strange, because, if I am still in the running as they claim (again they insist that no member of their team has watched my VI yet), then why would they leave it so late that I can only be considered for a scheme I am not available for?

I'm not disappointed as I have had a cycle I am happy with on the whole but this really shows me just how nebulous the world of grad rec can be! Looking for a nugget of insight into the secret world of recruitment before this thread gets shut down 😭

 

[JayC]

Thank you! End of Feb

It's an awesome firm! Do you get the sense that next week are the only set of interviews?

 

[E.A]

Does anyone have any top tips on how to prepare for Baker VI? I already had one last year and got rejected after it so I’m not really sure how to prep differently than last year...

 

[Fkj]

Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has done the Baker McKenzie Video Interview and has any tips or can share what type of questions were asked?

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker I am wondering if you can give any insight into how this may have happened just because it is so intriguing to me, but I applied to White & Case at the beginning of November listing the Winter scheme as my preference, followed by Spring and lastly Summer as I am not available for the summer scheme. I was invited to Video Interview February 12th and have still not heard anything back from them. I just called them and they looked up my Video Interview and said it's one of the last few left to be watched - they insist that the moment they watch a VI, they give a response on the outcome.

How could it have ended up being one of the very last few to be watched when I applied earlier than many people who completed VIs and heard back from them within days? This is especially strange, because, if I am still in the running as they claim (again they insist that no member of their team has watched my VI yet), then why would they leave it so late that I can only be considered for a scheme I am not available for?

I'm not disappointed as I have had a cycle I am happy with on the whole but this really shows me just how nebulous the world of grad rec can be! Looking for a nugget of insight into the secret world of recruitment before this thread gets shut down 😭

Is there any form of assessment before the video interview?

We can carry on this conversation in another thread if it does cut off! The forum is not going to end when this specific thread closes 😂