2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[NSinger]

Anyone know how to save your application on the Willkie app portal and come back to it later?

 

[NSinger]

Hi everyone. I was wondering if Baker McKenzie has started giving out WG invites for their summer vac scheme? Thank you!

EDIT: I am really sorry but does the disagree vote mean that they have not given out WG?

Hey, it means that we haven't received it yet.

 

[MollyV]

Hey, I was just wondering if anyone who completed the TW game based assessment got a feedback report/confirmation email after? I did the similar one for Gowling and PwC and I got it for both but not TW so was a bit worried. Thanks in advance

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

The deadline for Shearman & Sterling is the 17th. Is that 11:59pm GMT on the 17th?

 

[cmaj]

Hey, I was just wondering if anyone who completed the TW game based assessment got a feedback report/confirmation email after? I did the similar one for Gowling and PwC and I got it for both but not TW so was a bit worried. Thanks in advance

I got one almost straight after, that’s unusual! Check your spam maybe?

 

[legalCheek27]

Currently preparing my answer for Reed Smith’s research question: “What current issues do you think have an impact on the legal profession? What impact do they have and why?”

Can anyone point me in the direction of any non-generic issues (i.e I’m aiming to veer away from standard, vague headline issues like AI or Covid-19). Looking for something current and less widely discussed, but still broad enough to affect the legal profession/ commercial solicitors as a whole

 

[Kelly_]

If you don't mind me asking, have you been sent the VI? someone else on here said it was automatic but I wasn't sure

No VI for me, so I don't think that's a good sign

 

[Dheepa]

Would it be possible to switch your remaining Summer Vac applications to be considered for Spring instead, if you manage to secure an offer for summer from one firm? How do I go about this?

I would personally wait to hear back from firms on AC invites or offers before you ask to transfer applications. That was my approach when I had offers that clashed. Think it definitely depends on the firm though.

 

[Kablahc]

Hey, I was just wondering if anyone who completed the TW game based assessment got a feedback report/confirmation email after? I did the similar one for Gowling and PwC and I got it for both but not TW so was a bit worried. Thanks in advance

I got mine a few hours after - don't know why it was later than others!

 

[Dheepa]

3. Please outline the reasons why you wish to pursue a career in commercial law at Osborne Clarke. Within your answer you should also include details of how you have developed your skills through your hobbies and interests. (500 words max)*

In this question, can you make reference to development through work experience/current role? Or would it not work because the question says 'hobbies and interests'?

I think you can most definitely reference your work experience, although personally I would stick to mentioning things that they don't already know about from other parts of your application. I just think it gives you more of a chance to show them the range of things you've done/been involved in.

 

[Rene]

Hey guys I literally just got a telephone interview for skadden so they are sending them out in batches! applied 12th October, good luck everyone

 

[A L]

Hey guys I literally just got a telephone interview for skadden so they are sending them out in batches! applied 12th October, good luck everyone

Congrats! Isn't today Saturday?

 

[33c]

Hey guys I literally just got a telephone interview for skadden so they are sending them out in batches! applied 12th October, good luck everyone

Congrats! how many slots were available for the interview?

 

[21wajsz]

Hey guys I literally just got a telephone interview for skadden so they are sending them out in batches! applied 12th October, good luck everyone

I also just received mine! They sent it around 11 am UK time. One thing to note is that I applied on the 23rd of December so our theory of reverse application order, unfortunately, seems unlikely

 

[21wajsz]

Congrats! how many slots were available for the interview?

There were plenty of slots from this coming Tuesday until Friday, Each day had approximately 8-9 spots when I was booking but I think one of the days there were up to 18 slots so keep your heads up!

 

[MzM]

I also just received mine! They sent it around 11 am UK time. One thing to note is that I applied on the 23rd of December so our theory of reverse application order, unfortunately, seems unlikely

I don't know why we bother trying to figure it out haha

 

[Han.louise]

Hi! I completed an AC for Burges' winter vac scheme. The following advice is for you and anyone else who got accepted onto the AC (I see a few people who said they were accepted on this thread earlier!)

So my AC was over two days and involved a written exercise, a WG test and a 45 minute partner interview.

Best way to prepare for the written exercise is to practice as many commercial case studies you find online. I found the TCLA practice ones super super helpful. The one they give you shouldn't stray too far from all the practice ones available online. The key is to present it well later on. Make sure your commercial awareness is up to scratch and bring in lots of real life examples to enhance your answer by backing your reasoning. Be prepared for any follow up questions. Also say something other than what you wrote on the exercise.

The interview is great, the interviewers I had were super friendly. Standard questions - why law, why you, why Burges and a few competency based ones. Tip: make sure you have researched Burges, their deals and their practices inside out. Also make sure you have prepared a few questions yourself to ask.

As for the WG test, constant practice is the only way!

Best of luck

I've noticed that on this AC, there is an interview with a lawyer and an interview with a partner on another day. Is this presenting the case study to the lawyer? Thank you so much for your help!

 

[Rene]

Congrats! Isn't today Saturday?

Yeah haha I wasn’t expecting anything on the weekend but they sent it at 11am today

 

[hopefullawyer123]

Anyone know how to save your application on the Willkie app portal and come back to it later?

Unfortunately you can’t do that. Instead, I kept the webpage with the application open at all times, even when I wasn’t working on it. You can come back to it days later and your information will be saved. As long as you didn’t shut your computer down of course

 

[Tavistocksfinest]

I imagine this has probably been answered at some point on this thread, but I am considering how to answer "What qualities does a successful lawyer of the future require?" Should I relate this back to my own skills, or is it a more impersonal question asking about my understanding of a lawyer's role?