2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[ZaraB]

Anyone else get the ‘please bear with us’ email
from RPC?

Just got the same email, not sure what to think of it!

 

[Kola]

Got the Weil AC tomorrow - online written exercise + interview. Never got this far in any application before so wish me luck peeps! 😱😨

 

[NikkiT]

How does everyone prepare for VIs? (do you write out potential answers/notes beforehand?)

I have done a couple and tended to over-prepare, which hasn't worked well! Would so so interested/grateful for any tips! 😅

 

[SouffléSouffléSoufflé]

Congratulations!! I'm sure you will smash it x

Thank you! Everyone is so supportive on this forum - it's lovely

 

[Ella98]

Eversheds video interview invite - Manchester office!

 

[Lawbour]

Just had an e-mail from RPC... I was expecting for it to be a rejection but it said I should hear back by the end of February. I know it's pessimistic but I've seen lots of people getting test invites who applied after me, and reading back over my application I don't feel like it's that strong. I'm not sure why they couldn't just give me the rejection now...

I think maybe they got more applications than they expected so they're just sending out this sort of message?
If you are rejected, you can apply for the TC in the same academic year so if you do really like the firm at least you don't have to wait until next october to make am application again

 

[Gracey94]

Just got the same email, not sure what to think of it!

Do you think we’re on the fence ? I think someone said they’ve seen some people
Have got test invites

 

[Celestie]

@Jessica Booker if you've selected own if the VS date options on an application for a VS are they set in stone?
If someone has had a change in circumatabce and an earlier VS would be better would that doable?
I.e. a firm offers 2 VS: 1 in June, 1 in July. An applicant puts down July originally but then wants to do June?

 

[RP]

Eversheds VI invite!

 

[Tarnjeet]

What do you find attractive about Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s sectors/ departments and which area(s) are you interested in having exposure to in your Training Contract and why? (500 words)

Could someone please help me with this question-

Earlier posts have suggested the following approach- detailing why you are interested in 'a specific sector/department' and then going into 'an area within the said sector' and why you are interested in it- i.e. linking your answers to part 1 and 2 of the question.
e.g. 'I am interested in the 'Real Estate and Infrastructure' department because of x. Within the 'Real Estate and Infrastructure' department, I am interested in 'Planning' because of Y.

Is this the best way to approach it? Or should the questions be approached separately? Is the first part of question asking more generally what we find attractive about BCLP's sector- approach?

Thanks,

 

[Lumree]

Just got the same email, not sure what to think of it!

What stage are you at if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[Tarnjeet]

Also, for work experience sections with short word limits (100 words), is it better to chose one task/responsibility and detail this with CAR/STAR, or should we try to outline more tasks at the expense of a fuller analysis of each?

Thanks,

 

[Deleted member 2707]

Got the Weil AC tomorrow - online written exercise + interview. Never got this far in any application before so wish me luck peeps! 😱😨

Best of luck! Is this for spring btw?

 

[Ricky]

Got the Weil AC tomorrow - online written exercise + interview. Never got this far in any application before so wish me luck peeps! 😱😨

Good luck! Mine is on Monday

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker if you've selected own if the VS date options on an application for a VS are they set in stone?
If someone has had a change in circumatabce and an earlier VS would be better would that doable?
I.e. a firm offers 2 VS: 1 in June, 1 in July. An applicant puts down July originally but then wants to do June?

Yes - these things are sometimes moveable. However, really depends on where the firm is up to with its recruitment and also the requirements of the other people offered. There might not always be the space to move you across.

 

[RyanM1]

Good luck! Mine is on Monday

Good luck! When did you apply and hear back if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Ricky]

Good luck! When did you apply and hear back if you don't mind me asking?

03/12 -> 07/01 -> 08/01 -> 12/01 -> 14/01
App sent -> WG invite -> WG complete + VI Invite -> VI Complete -> AC Invite

 

[Holly]

Also, for work experience sections with short word limits (100 words), is it better to chose one task/responsibility and detail this with CAR/STAR, or should we try to outline more tasks at the expense of a fuller analysis of each?

Thanks,

I would just focus on task / responsibilities

 

[Kola]

Best of luck! Is this for spring btw?

Yup!

 

[Tarnjeet]

I would just focus on task / responsibilities

Thank you!