2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Kablahc]

thank you. How long did it take them to get back to you?

About 2/3 weeks initially - they gave me the WG on the 16th at first but didn't notify me, so I sent them an email last night after I realised and they replied this morning

 

[J123]

Hey does anyone know if Latham & Watkins email or call with the outcome of a vac scheme AC?

I don't know about the VS but for my TC offer, they emailed me to invite me to a zoom call with a member of GR and a partner later on the same day (i.e. one of the longest few hours of my life haha).

 

[cmaj]

Hi all!!! Already had many rejections at the start of this season (for VS at W&C, Slaughters, Linklaters, HSF and Open Days for W&C and Bird & Bird)... HOWEVER, this week I received an invitation to Taylor Wessing's additional Open Day event on 10th December and on Tuesday, I got an invitation for the Bird & Bird VI after applying for the VS at the end of last month!!!!! I completed the WG on Sunday if anyone is interested Just a reminder to you all to keep going!!!! I work full time and received straight rejections last year so the situation felt a bit bleak until this week. I'd also really advise getting your applications reviewed by Jaysen and the team as well - it is one of the best things I have done all application season.

Regarding the TW Open Day, I have already drafted my application for their Vacation Scheme. Can anyone advise on whether I should wait until after this day to submit it? I've emailed Grad Rec but had no response as of yet...

If anyone has any advice on the B&B VI as well, do let me know!

We can do this!!

 

[Celestie]

Hi all!!! Already had many rejections at the start of this season (for VS at W&C, Slaughters, Linklaters, HSF and Open Days for W&C and Bird & Bird)... HOWEVER, this week I received an invitation to Taylor Wessing's additional Open Day event on 10th December and on Tuesday, I got an invitation for the Bird & Bird VI after applying for the VS at the end of last month!!!!! I completed the WG on Sunday if anyone is interested Just a reminder to you all to keep going!!!! I work full time and received straight rejections last year so the situation felt a bit bleak until this week. I'd also really advise getting your applications reviewed by Jaysen and the team as well - it is one of the best things I have done all application season.

Regarding the TW Open Day, I have already drafted my application for their Vacation Scheme. Can anyone advise on whether I should wait until after this day to submit it? I've emailed Grad Rec but had no response as of yet...

If anyone has any advice on the B&B VI as well, do let me know!

We can do this!!

As someone whos been successful to the next round of TW, I submitted my VS application before my open day with them and I was still successful in getting past the first stage. Its defo something you can bring up at the interview, but I don't think it makes/breaks your application now (as shown by me). Congrats tho but choose what you feel is best!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Fridays are my lucky days so I'm constantly checking my emails on a Friday! Any logic on this?

I tended to avoid sending nos on a Friday but would often send yeses.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi all!!! Already had many rejections at the start of this season (for VS at W&C, Slaughters, Linklaters, HSF and Open Days for W&C and Bird & Bird)... HOWEVER, this week I received an invitation to Taylor Wessing's additional Open Day event on 10th December and on Tuesday, I got an invitation for the Bird & Bird VI after applying for the VS at the end of last month!!!!! I completed the WG on Sunday if anyone is interested Just a reminder to you all to keep going!!!! I work full time and received straight rejections last year so the situation felt a bit bleak until this week. I'd also really advise getting your applications reviewed by Jaysen and the team as well - it is one of the best things I have done all application season.

Regarding the TW Open Day, I have already drafted my application for their Vacation Scheme. Can anyone advise on whether I should wait until after this day to submit it? I've emailed Grad Rec but had no response as of yet...

If anyone has any advice on the B&B VI as well, do let me know!

We can do this!!

generally I’d wait for the open day. It would only be if the deadline for the VS is within a week or two of the open day that I might reconsider

 

[Lumree]

generally I’d wait for the open day. It would only be if the deadline for the VS is within a week or two of the open day that I might reconsider

Hi Jessica, just curious, what would cause you to reconsider?

 

[DrowninginSQE]

I tended to avoid sending nos on a Friday but would often send yeses.

That explains it!!!!

 

[cryingoverTCs]

I got told by a future trainee solicitor at BCLP that they are not rolling basis

I'm a BCLP brand ambassador and I can confirm that they definitely are rolling basis

 

[Mo M]

Is anyone else struggling with the pinsent mason word count?

 

[CallumJR]

Is anyone else struggling with the pinsent mason word count?

I have asked graduate recruitment at a virtual event and they told me that you do not need to use the entire word count. It is better to write only 2000-3000 characters instead of 4000 and waffle. Be concise and keep the readers interest!

 

[MDS]

Anyone heard from Ashurst yet? I know a scattering of people have been given offers over the last two weeks, but the majority of offers should be made before the end of the week. So keen to know!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi Jessica, just curious, what would cause you to reconsider?

If they recruit on a rolling basis, leaving it that late is slightly more risky. If I felt my application was strong enough without going to the open day, to me I’d would make more sense to apply sooner rather than waiting for a week before the deadline.

 

[Kablahc]

Is anyone else struggling with the pinsent mason word count?

I have asked graduate recruitment at a virtual event and they told me that you do not need to use the entire word count. It is better to write only 2000-3000 characters instead of 4000 and waffle. Be concise and keep the readers interest!

absolutely agree this is great advice for any firm app!!!! i've been way more successful applying for firms where ive kept everything short and sweet - for the firm i got my vs with last year, the app form had no word limit so i stuck to about 150-200 words and was successful compared to firms when i've waffled on for 300-400 words and said something very inconcisely!

 

[Jony]

Any updates on Baker's spring scheme from anyone?

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Any updates on Baker's spring scheme from anyone?

I did the WG and VI!

 

[Jony]

I did the WG and VI!

Congrats on making it to the VI! I'm sending mine off soon and wondering if folks have been invited for ACs or if Baker is still dealing with a backlog somewhere.

 

[LeilaScott]

Anyone heard from Ashurst yet? I know a scattering of people have been given offers over the last two weeks, but the majority of offers should be made before the end of the week. So keen to know!

Not heard either, really getting nervous now lol

 

[R1a01]

I'm a BCLP brand ambassador and I can confirm that they definitely are rolling basis

Do you know when they hold AC's for the summer vac scheme?

 

[0603]

I'm a BCLP brand ambassador and I can confirm that they definitely are rolling basis

Hi Tanvi, when do u expect we can start hearing back from BCLP? I applied back in September and radio silence since then. Also, I am confused does BCLP have a online test? Some people have said they dont but the website says otherwise. Thanks