2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[AH97]

Hi all,

I have my first ever AC next week and I am a non-law student! I was wondering if anyone could give me any advice on how best to prepare for it or point me in the way of any websites which could help me Thank you!

Congratulations! I'm not sure what your AC will involve but I'd definitely google some basic contracts just to get familiar with their layout, the language, the sections and subsections, etc. Also, basic M&A knowledge is always helpful!

 

[sarah96]

Anyone still waiting to hear back from DLA post WG (London Office)?

 

[Sekani Wraith]

I’ve not done a case study at Bakers but my experience of doing one was that it aligns quite closely with the firms core practice areas. The case study I did had lots of different elements (including some M&A) but it was definitely more advisory and just spotting potential commercial problems and where the firm could help.

For example, mine centred on an influencer who ran a coffee business and had a joint venture with a friend who created a new product. You had do deal with all the potential problems involved in the multilayered case so yeah, I’d advise reading up on the firm’s core areas and reading the news and maybe brushing up on things like balance sheets etc as they can be used in case studies! Sorry if I’m rambling, well done and good luck! ⭐️

This was super helpful, thank you very much!!

 

[OB]

Has anyone heard from CMS post VI?

I was wondering how long it took after the email 'this confirms we received your video interview'. On the app portal it's been saying 'reviewed' since last week!

It took me 6 weeks to hear back post-VI and a few weeks of it it showed as reviewed in the portal. I wouldn't stress

 

[Staples]

Congrats @ those who got AC invites from Bakers! I’m still waiting to hear post-VI, and definitely not feeling too hopeful at this point

 

[Abgaal]

Same I am still waiting to hear back from Bakers post VI.. I thought I did decent considering how stupid and difficult the questions were -__-z

 

[law2021]

Out of curiosity - has anyone applied to the Dubai CMS Academy?

 

[KM74]

I know I said I was taking a break but lo and behold, Simmons & Simmons just sent me a VI and some online tests after passing the SJT! If anyone has any recommendations/tips, that would be super appreciated!

Hey,
I have just been invited, how did you get on?
Do you have any tips or remember any of the questions, would really appreciate some guidance.

 

[Celestie]

Hey,
I have just been invited, how did you get on?
Do you have any tips or remember any of the questions, would really appreciate some guidance.

Hi, I am not going to say the questions but as they state in the email, its a mix of competency, motivation and situational etc Just keep calm and make sure you communicate clearly

 

[Jean]

Has anyone heard back from Allen & Overy post-SJT?

 

[KM74]

Hi, I am not going to say the questions but as they state in the email, its a mix of competency, motivation and situational etc Just keep calm and make sure you communicate clearly

Thanks!

 

[Deleted member 2707]

My Baker's VI also says 'finished' and not 'reviewed'. Should I email GR?

 

[Kubed]

My Baker's VI also says 'finished' and not 'reviewed'. Should I email GR?

I don't know if this necessarily means anything @Sekani Wraith wrote above that their VI status is still on 'finished' despite being invited to an AC

 

[E.A]

Has anyone heard back from Allen & Overy post-SJT?

no.. waiting

 

[Legally brown]

Was this post test? and if so, when did you complete your test if you don't mind me asking?

post test

 

[Deleted member 2707]

I don't know if this necessarily means anything @Sekani Wraith wrote above that their VI status is still on 'finished' despite being invited to an AC

Thank you!

 

[M1999]

Has anyone heard from NRF post telephone interview

 

[s_k_k_01]

Is the Macfarlane application only 4 questions? Just been firing off some last minute apps and wanted to make sure I'm not missing something major as I think previous have required a cover letter and longer questions?

 

[MZ]

Has anyone heard from NRF post telephone interview

Not yet, I was pretty sure grad rec said they'd be done interviewing candidates by the week commencing January 11 and we'd hear back soon after, but now I'm wondering if I misunderstood and they're still conducting the remaining interviews this week then getting back to us at the end of the week/beginning of next week. Did the person interviewing you tell you when you could expect to hear back?

 

[E.A]

Has anyone heard from NRF post telephone interview

Was this for a direct TC? Well done btw!