2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Fran]

Hello everyone, would anyone know whether CMS holds assessment centres in December?

I think they don't offer invites to the AC until after the app window has closed. They do however send out WG and VI before then I think

 

[Jony]

Rejection from W&C post-video!

 

[CF]

Hi, I have just received an invite to the Willkie video interview - if anyone has any tips on timings/what to expect ect, I would very much appreciate it!

 

[Wajahat Jilani]

Rejection galore - Latham and White & Case!

 

[AH97]

Latham rejection pre-VI and W&C rejection post-VI

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Has anyone applied to Reed Smith? I sent off my application on Sunday but still not heard back or received an invite to the SST. I was wondering if anyone knows how long they roughly take to get back to you?

I think they have been busy with open days as they had an open day this week and I am waiting to hear back from them post SST test

 

[Green]

Hi All, I need some advice on re-applying to one of the law firms. I applied to this firm last year and it was admittedly the application I was most proud of. I got rejected at later post-application stage. The problem is the questions are very specific and the same as last year. One of them is about the experience that has shaped my personality. I'm not trying to be lazy, but I was wondering if I could use my last year's answer to the question. The chosen experience has not changed since last year and I'm not sure what else and how else I could describe it. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi All, I need some advice on re-applying to one of the law firms. I applied to this firm last year and it was admittedly the application I was most proud of. I got rejected at later post-application stage. The problem is the questions are very specific and the same as last year. One of them is about the experience that has shaped my personality. I'm not trying to be lazy, but I was wondering if I could use my last year's answer to the question. The chosen experience has not changed since last year and I'm not sure what else and how else I could describe it. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

Yes - that is fine

 

[Lawsm21]

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

Ah yay well done!! Do you have to wait until they've done all the ACs to find out? Or will they tell you before that?
How did you find it? I have mine next week and feeling pretty nervous!!

 

[Lalis]

Did anyone hear back from Reed Smith after SST?

 

[MJ90]

Got a VI at last from Willkie Farr!
Tips anyone? Would be much appreciated!

 

[Ryan B]

Did anyone hear back from Reed Smith after SST?

I haven't - I completed it on the 6th.

 

[Deleted member 8599]

Is anyone waiting to hear back from Willkie post-VI? I'm nearing the two-week mark so steeling myself for rejection

I heard back one week after.

 

[Deleted member 8599]

Got a VI at last from Willkie Farr!
Tips anyone? Would be much appreciated!

Use a selfie light!

 

[Samantha]

Has anyone heard back from Mayer Brown post-app?

I haven't. Waiting for the tests.

 

[Deleted member 8599]

I haven't. Waiting for the tests.

I did the tests and received feedback.
Now waiting for the next phase.

 

[CF]

Has anyone heard back from Mayer Brown post-app?

I received the tests (SST and VRT) the day after I submitted my application and I am now waiting to hear back.

 

[Samantha]

I did the tests and received feedback.
Now waiting for the next phase.

When did you submit. Bit weird I still haven't heard back then.

 

[Deleted member 8599]

When did you submit. Bit weird I still haven't heard back then.

Submitted the test on 9 November!

 

[cryingoverTCs]

I'm in the same boat re Mayer Brown - did both the tests and received the feedback report and now I'm just waiting