2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[cmaj]

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

Brilliant thank you Jessica! and thank you @Celestie as well!

 

[Andrew M]

Is anyone else struggling with the pinsent mason word count?

I did last year. I ended up waffling to fill it up - suffice to say that I got a rejection. This year something clicked and I felt like I had way more to talk about. But I would definitely suggest being concise. 2000 characters worth of strong content is better than 4000 of waffle!

 

[Deleted member 2707]

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.

Ah I just did it yesterday so I have no info either. I think they should be inviting later in Dec.

 

[DrowninginSQE]

Anyone have any tips and tricks for preparing for a vacation scheme? Thanks!

 

[HCY]

A&O summer vac rejection just now, applied early September

 

[Manifesting]

Anyone have any tips and tricks for preparing for a vacation scheme? Thanks!

Hi Fatima — I think this thread is really helpful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/vacation-scheme-preparation.2397/#post-29614

 

[dosblancos7]

Hogan Lovells BaSe Gold offer and NRF Winter Vac Scheme offer

Thanks to all who have helped me with both processes- hopefully conversion awaits !

 

[Cho]

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

I just got invited to take their online test! If that helps. I applied 18 Oct.

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

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

where did u see on the website

 

[TC2020]

So delighted to have been offered a place on the NRF Winter Vac Scheme still can’t quite believe it!

 

[M1999]

It's in their brochure, it just states 'online test', so what kind it is exactly I'm unsure. I do think however, that I read they got rid of the WG and replaced it but correct me if I'm wrong anyone!

Is this their recent brochure? Because I feel like they had a verbal test a few years back & have recently got rid of it

 

[em311]

Would anybody with any experience with Latham & Watkins mind reading over my VS application for them?

 

[lawgirl1234]

Is this their recent brochure? Because I feel like they had a verbal test a few years back & have recently got rid of it

yeah it's their recent one! Ah you're probably correct then, I'm just very unsure what type of test it is this time round?

 

[DrowninginSQE]

Has anyone heard from Ashurst following an AC?

 

[0603]

I got an invite to BCLP’s “online test” but it doesn’t specify what test it is. Does anyone have any idea what it is? The email doesn’t specify.

 

[lawyermeup]

Has anyone heard from Ashurst following an AC?

I got an offer at the beginning of the week, but I think they're still handing some out!

 

[Celestie]

Called GR about the test: its an SJT from what I can tell. I was notttt expecting this. :/

 

[Els]

Called GR about the test: its an SJT from what I can tell. I was notttt expecting this. :/

Is this for BCLP?

 

[0603]

Called GR about the test: its an SJT from what I can tell. I was notttt expecting this. :/

What firm is this for ?

 

[0603]

I just got invited to take their online test! If that helps. I applied 18 Oct.

Hi! Thanks I just received an invite too! Do you have any idea what the test is? As my email just says “online test” also any idea if it’s timed?