2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Deleted member 2707]

Yes it did. I have a feeling mine was reviewed yesterday, because prior to that it was 'finished'. I only did it the week prior to Christmas. When did you submit yours?

I did mine in November and still has finished next to it yikes

 

[Jaysen]

Just bumping this up in case anyone has any thoughts. I’d really appreciate any help! Thank you!

I see this as 'why OC?' and 'why you?' (based on your hobbies and interests). Personally, I'd leave out 'why commercial law?'.

 

[s.manc786]

When did you submit your application?

early november

 

[JoNo]

Rejection from HSF Spring

Sorry to hear this, good news is on your way soon, I’m sure!

Also got rejected from HSF, no idea what they want. Was also a campus ambassador haha!

 

[JW]

Wow that’s kind of crazy considering the application was so confusing to so many people that hardly anyone had put in modules! I really hope they don’t reject on the basis of that... I’m worried now

I honestly wouldn't be because so many people have done the same! I only know myself and another friend of mine who was on the same webinar that included them- it was really difficult to figure the application out I think that was why I had queried it! I'm sure you've smashed it- good luck!

 

[Veep9]

I see this as 'why OC?' and 'why you?' (based on your hobbies and interests). Personally, I'd leave out 'why commercial law?'.

I think this is definitely all three rolled into one. Whatever you don't manage to cover here about the firm specifically (as you are limited to only 500 words) you can cover in the other question.

Thank you!

 

[s.manc786]

has anyone else done the mishcon VI? not sure if people got different questions or the same?

 

[LegalLordLox]

Anyone on here applying to Shoosmiths? How you guys getting on with your apps?

 

[ZaraB]

Thank you!

Hi! I am just about to submit my app, I used @Ricky's approach and talked about why commercial law (1 paragraph), why OC (the biggest focus of my answer) and which skills I have developed based on my hobbies and interests

 

[tla99]

Anyone know how long it usually takes Weil to get back to you after a VI?

 

[KerC14]

I can't submit my DLA Piper WG until Friday/Saturday, I'm worried this might be too late if they make AC offers on a rolling basis . Anyone else not done the WG yet?

 

[Veep9]

Hi! I am just about to submit my app, I used @Ricky's approach and talked about why commercial law (1 paragraph), why OC (the biggest focus of my answer) and which skills I have developed based on my hobbies and interests

Thank you! Good luck!

 

[Andrew M]

I attended a webinar with them and they said that this was a new form this year and that they still wanted to see our module scores. I included mine because of this but honestly cannot remember the format anyhow I put them in as I done the application a while ago so it worries me now how I've done it but too afraid to go back and look at it haha! I know so many people having this issue with the application so I would hope that it won't affect the outcome for anybody who has or hasn't included them!

What?! I just don't understand how you can add them, unless you enter each individual module as a separate qualification. But it says 'course title', so that doesn't seem right.

Really nervous now because Irwin Mitchell used the same application form and I didn't upload individual grades for that either...

 

[Andrew M]

I can't submit my DLA Piper WG until Friday/Saturday, I'm worried this might be too late if they make AC offers on a rolling basis . Anyone else not done the WG yet?

It's a really short application - there's nothing to lose by submitting.

 

[collie_121]

What?! I just don't understand how you can add them, unless you enter each individual module as a separate qualification. But it says 'course title', so that doesn't seem right.

Really nervous now because Irwin Mitchell used the same application form and I didn't upload individual grades for that either...

I did the same for Irwin Mitchell but I am now unsure what to do for my AG application. I agree that it doesn't make sense saying course title.

 

[Paaris]

They WHAT

I first read that as their benchmark was getting 100%

 

[Helpme12345]

HSF AC invite for Spring VC! Can’t believe it so relieved

 

[Andrew M]

What?! I just don't understand how you can add them, unless you enter each individual module as a separate qualification. But it says 'course title', so that doesn't seem right.

Really nervous now because Irwin Mitchell used the same application form and I didn't upload individual grades for that either...

I did the same for Irwin Mitchell but I am now unsure what to do for my AG application. I agree that it doesn't make sense saying course title.

Just to follow up on this, I emailed AG grad rec with my individual module grades and got this response:
"You were correct in saying we don't need your individual modules – we previously asked for this on our old system but have streamlined the application this year."

So I imagine Irwin Mitchell is the same.

 

[anon32323232]

Just received an invite for a 'video interview' with Jones Day for a VS - but it seems to be a live virtual interview with senior members of the firm? Is this the only stage, or is this a preliminary one? Would be grateful for any advice from someone familiar with the process!

 

[RyanM1]

Just received an invite for a 'video interview' with Jones Day for a VS - but it seems to be a live virtual interview with senior members of the firm? Is this theonly stage, or is this a preliminary one? Would be grateful for any advice from someone familiar with the process!

Congrats! Is this for the Spring or Summer Scheme? When did you send your app?