2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[DrowninginSQE]

How long did it take people to hear back from Jones Day and Sidley Austin post-interview?

Jones Day responded to me in a week, but I know for some people it has been two weeks.

 

[bel123456]

I've seen several people get AC invites etc. from NRF - deadline is rolling and on 22nd November, is it too late to apply?

I think those people are talking about the winter VS if I’m not wrong? you’re talking about spring right? (correct me if I’m wrong!)

 

[bel123456]

I've seen several people get AC invites etc. from NRF - deadline is rolling and on 22nd November, is it too late to apply?

yup! think my message above is right! from the website:

Winter vacation scheme: apply from 14 September to 1 November 2020. Assessment days will be in November 2020.

Spring vacation scheme: apply from 5 October 2020 to 22 November 2020. Assessment days will be in January 2021.

Summer vacation schemes: apply from 16 November 2020 to 17 January 2021. Assessment days will be in January and February 2021.

 

[dap]

I called grad recruitment yesterday and I was told that I would hear back in 2 weeks

When did you apply? I have applied for their winter VS one month ago... and haven't heard anything yet. Perhaps should I give up on waiting by this point?

 

[Jony]

Same.I applied on the last day. You?

well i went through the video interview after applying on the last day and they haven't gotten back to me after that so sorry man :/

 

[Rene]

Sidley Austin took 2 working days.

Have you got on the winter vac scheme?

 

[202023r]

Jones Day responded to me in a week, but I know for some people it has been two weeks.

If you don't mind me asking, are they quicker to get back to if you're successful or unsuccessful?

 

[Lawgirl123]

When did you apply? I have applied for their winter VS one month ago... and haven't heard anything yet. Perhaps should I give up on waiting by this point?

I also applied 1 month ago - heard nothing!

 

[DrowninginSQE]

If you don't mind me asking, are they quicker to get back to if you're successful or unsuccessful?

No idea, I was successful though.

 

[Wajahat Jilani]

well i went through the video interview after applying on the last day and they haven't gotten back to me after that so sorry man :/

Good luck!

Anyone else yet to hear from W&C? I also have not received a response from Travers. Applied on 18th October.

 

[DrowninginSQE]

Good luck!

Anyone else yet to hear from W&C? I also have not received a response from Travers. Applied on 18th October.

I haven't heard from Travers even though I applied on the 1st October!

 

[Wajahat Jilani]

I haven't heard from Travers even though I applied on the 1st October!

Oh well, best to not worry about it too much for now then

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I called grad recruitment yesterday and I was told that I would hear back in 2 weeks

Thank you and so after the deadline

 

[Lawbour]

I'm currently trying to complete the CMS VS application - one of the questions asks 'How would you describe the relationship between business and law'. I don't know why but I honestly cannot write 200 words on this question. I've just generally written about how the law and business are symbiotic (that's literally like a quarter of the word count).
I was thinking of writing about a specific innovative business and how the law/ law firms have supported its development. Honestly not sure if that is even relevant though lol.

Any guidance on this would be greatly appreciated

 

[cryingoverTCs]

I was trying to answer this AG question:
Please choose a current COVID related legal issue and describe how this may be impacting the legal sector and specifically Addleshaw Goddard

Do you think it's ok for me to talk about the fact that the legal sector has to make a change in terms of client interaction? Law firms really value face-to-face client interaction, but now that it's not an option, it may have negative effects on client relations and also on lawyers, as they may feel that they have to work harder to maintain their client relationships. I was also going to bring in AG's specialism in the retail sector, and mention that bc they have clients that also rely on face-to-face interactions w their client/customers, AG would have to advise them accordingly

Is this a 'legal issue'?

 

[cgs97]

I'm doing the Willkie application right now - I've submitted all my information, work experience etc., which took ages. Is there any way to save and leave the form while I do the questions, or will I have to input it all again...?

 

[dosblancos7]

What is the difference between an Associate office and Alliance office?

 

[layk]

did a simmons AC the other day, they’re doing another 2 next week

Congrats on the AC!! Could I ask how long it took for them to invite you to the AC via email after you took the VI/written exercise?

 

[MJ90]

Who else is ready for the Latham Winter rejections coming today or tomorrow

 

[E]

I know I am late to this but I spoke to Grad Rec and their WG test was really hard so the pass rate was ridiculously low cause apparently loads of people failed it (as did I, despite passing others). Don't understand why a firm would do this, and then claim "we aren't doing this to catch you out" ahahha

thanks for this info celestie! does make me feel slightly better. Literally spent a full weekend feeling like crap after being rejected (even though I've been practicing)