2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Lilz]

similarly to @ab1147 i am yet to hear back from Clyde (and applied v close to deadline)

and have done the SST for Kennedys but it was for a TC rather than a VS in case that helps?

Ah I see! I did the SST too, but not sure what to think about my feedback report displaying my strengths.

 

[awright11]

Anyone not heard back from Mischon and/or Squire Parton Boggs? Maybe the rejections are coming in pools...

Still nothing from Mishcon, I’m starting to think it’s done in batches

 

[kls]

Ah I see! I did the SST too, but not sure what to think about my feedback report displaying my strengths.

Yes- not sure about the report... was quite interesting and not the same traits as I normally get so who knows 🤷🏻‍♀️Just got to wait and see now I guess!

 

[Sekani Wraith]

Does anyone have any insight as to when the Skadden vacation scheme would be? I can’t find the dates anywhere

Spring: 12th-23rd April
Summer 1: 7th-18th June
Summer 2: 21st June-2nd July


(I emailed and asked)

 

[Tavistocksfinest]

Spring: 12th-23rd April
Summer 1: 7th-18th June
Summer 2: 21st June-2nd July


(I emailed and asked)

Thank you very much!

 

[ab1147]

Ah I see! I did the SST too, but not sure what to think about my feedback report displaying my strengths.

I know I think it will be quite interesting to see how they use the SST because surely they'd want people with a range of personalities?

Out of curiosity which scheme did you apply to with them?

 

[mia99]

A&O TC rejection post SJT. I feel numb to rejections at this point, not sure if that is a good or a bad thing 😵

So sorry to hear! May I ask when you applied?

 

[Lilz]

I know I think it will be quite interesting to see how they use the SST because surely they'd want people with a range of personalities?

Out of curiosity which scheme did you apply to with them?

I applied for the TC, I’m assuming you chose an SQE one?

 

[Tarnjeet]

Can someone please tell me if the deadlines of the online tests for the following firms is the same as the deadline for their applications:

Ashurst (29/01/21)
BCLP (31/01/21)

 

[MZ]

hi, does anyone know how long it usually takes firms to respond after an AC?

User @MZ might be able to advise - I'm pretty sure they recently undertook an AC with BCLP.

Hey! I haven't heard back from BCLP yet (I had my AC on January 14) but grad rec said they were aiming to get back to candidates within two weeks.

Hope that helps, good luck!!

 

[E.A]

So sorry to hear! May I ask when you applied?

Mid December!

 

[SH414]

Has everyone that has received their rejections from Squires applied to the London office?

I was Birmingham, hope that helps

 

[ZaraB]

Thank you all for your very kind messages! Definitely couldn't have got there without the support from this forum 😇

Side note: just got an AC invite from Bird & Bird!!

Congratulations! Would you mind sharing whether you applied for spring or summer?

 

[Staples]

Anyone not heard back from Mischon and/or Squire Parton Boggs? Maybe the rejections are coming in pools...

I applied to Mishcon in September and have heard absolutely NOTHING since!

 

[Daniel Boden]

Thank you all for your very kind messages! Definitely couldn't have got there without the support from this forum 😇

Side note: just got an AC invite from Bird & Bird!!

Not been a bad week for you then @Phoebe!

 

[Celestie]

I am just kinda vibing and existing rn

 

[Kieran Tierney]

PFO from SPB!

 

[cmaj]

It’s a template email sent to everyone that is genuinely trying to help. Even as a graduate you’ll probably have access to your university careers service. Most universities will give you access to their services for somewhere between 3 years to indefinitely after graduation

You are right, I totally understand that, but I'm sure they also realise that so many applicants will have had their applications checked and double-checked. It almost makes the rejection harder by simplifying it to a list of qualities followed by "your university careers service will be able to tell you where to improve these". Some applicants may have done so already, and some rejections may just be down to the volume of applicants rather than the application being weak in areas where a career service can help. I know from recruiting experience that sometimes it can be very minor and company-specific details that get an application rejected, such as a few words that makes you think that the candidate does not fully understand the role. For me anyway, accompanied with the lack of greeting in the email, it made it feel even more impersonal than a standard rejection email.

But I'm sure I'm just being a negative Nelly and it probably did help some people! I hope that it did at least and it's just me that feels this way...

 

[s.k.o]

Hi everyone,
Please does anyone have tips for Ashurst Online Test?

 

[Natalie Black]

Can’t believe it but Akin Gump and Shearman & Sterling interview invites!

Congratulation! When did you complete the WG?