2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[ellwilsen]

Anybody who has heard back from Macfarlanes?

Someone on the student room got a PFO yesterday so I think they’re starting to go through applications now

 

[Jony]

Jones Day rejection!

 

[Ricky]

HSF PFO.

 

[Staples]

Did anyone get a confirmation email after Bakers WG? I only got a ‘test completed’ screen at the end of the test, but no acknowledgement email at all

 

[frog]

HSF PFO.

Hey sorry to hear that! Do you mind me asking when did you apply?

 

[NadineBusty]

Identify a current commercial issue which is relevant to RPC. Please explain why you consider it to be significant to the stakeholders involved.

I was going to discuss third party funding for litigation as RPC is big on litigation. But would this be sufficiently current as it is not the newest trend?

Yes, I think this is very relevant and shows commercial awareness!!!
Go for it!

 

[Florawilliams]

has anyone had this problem on cv mail (taylor wessing app). 250 word answer, it says my answer is 249 words then i cannot move onto the next page as it says '

• This field must be less 250 words in length'! even though it is?! help !

 

[eveh1784]

has anyone had this problem on cv mail (taylor wessing app). 250 word answer, it says my answer is 249 words then i cannot move onto the next page as it says '

• This field must be less 250 words in length'! even though it is?! help !

Hey I seem to recall this happening to me last cycle. I think I just deleted an extra word. But definitely email Grad Rec and explain the issue if you've done everything you can and nothing helps.

 

[Florawilliams]

Hey I seem to recall this happening to me last cycle. I think I just deleted an extra word. But definitely email Grad Rec and explain the issue if you've done everything you can and nothing helps.

oh really did it not clear up? thank you so much for the response!

 

[syw]

Does anyone know how soon after completing the CAPP assessment for Linklaters and WG, they received their Capp feedback report?

 

[Legally brown]

has anyone recieved a pfo from BCLP post test?

 

[Ricky]

Hey sorry to hear that! Do you mind me asking when did you apply?

Thanks - applied on 18 November.

Does anyone know how soon after completing the CAPP assessment for Linklaters and WG, they received their Capp feedback report?

You need to ask for WG report.

 

[eveh1784]

oh really did it not clear up? thank you so much for the response!

I think I had left my application a little too late last year so I just wanted to submit it at that point!

 

[DrowninginSQE]

What is a PFO...?

 

[frow3n]

What is a PFO...?

Shorthand for rejection - 'please **** off'

 

[Florawilliams]

I think I had left my application a little too late last year so I just wanted to submit it at that point!

ahh thanks! yeh i really want mine gone, but the issue is really bad because i have to delete about 50 words for it to work. I have emailed grad rec and cv mail

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

For the Willkie VI, it says they will test my 'understanding of law firms'. Is this a general question about the structure of Law Firms, how they operate etc or can I assume this is a question about my understanding of Willkie specifically? Thanks!

 

[Whiyu]

Has anyone heard back from bird & bird post video interview?

 

[MZ]

Hey guys, if a law firm asks you for documentation confirming how much additional time you need for your reasonable adjustments request (after you submitted evidence of diagnosis), what kind of documentation are they looking for? I was only diagnosed recently (a couple of months ago) and I haven't had any exams or assignments that needed to be completed within a short time limit since then so I've never gotten additional time and don't have any documentation regarding reasonable adjustments. My doctor doesn't seem willing to provide any documentation aside from my official diagnosis letter because he says my university will assess that themselves for exam adjustments, but in this case, it's not a university-related assessment. What can I do?

 

[whisperingrock]

Hey guys, if a law firm asks you for documentation confirming how much additional time you need for your reasonable adjustments request (after you submitted evidence of diagnosis), what kind of documentation are they looking for? I was only diagnosed recently (a couple of months ago) and I haven't had any exams or assignments that needed to be completed within a short time limit since then so I've never gotten additional time and don't have any documentation regarding reasonable adjustments. My doctor doesn't seem willing to provide any documentation aside from my official diagnosis letter because he says my university will assess that themselves for exam adjustments, but in this case, it's not a university-related assessment. What can I do?

I have adhd and if that (or a different learning disability) is what you have, then, to my knowledge, you would need to have the university-related assessment your doctor mentioned. Doctor's aren't typically qualified to assess you in this way or say how much extra time you are entitled to, so you will likely have to chase up your university to book you one or find a testing centre independently.

The testing only takes about an hour or two and is less than 100 pounds if you have to pay out of pocket. Your university should cover the cost though. The report specifies exactly how certain scenarios may impact your performance and has a recommendation as to the type of accomodations you should get.

If you have a non-learning disability though, I don't know if the above would apply. Hope that helps!