2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Jaysen]

Hi All,

I just got offered the summer VS with JD (!!!), although I preferred Spring. In fact, I chose to interview earlier and took a last minute slot after someone cancelled in order to ensure that I had a better shot at the Spring VS. I'm a bit concerned because other firms I have applied to, or progressed with have overlapping schemes. Is it highly inappropriate to ask if it would be possible to be moved to the spring, if possible? Otherwise, I fear that this will be detrimental for any other firms that require a VS with them. Of course, I'd take the summer VS if they can't move me.

In the alternative, Bakers for example, has the same process for VS and TC applicants. I am in the process at VI stage, can I ask them to change my application to a direct TC?

Very confused, as I just don't know what the right thing to do is, and I'd like to have options given that I'm an international student.

Would appreciate any/all advice! Thank you. Do you have any advice @Jessica Booker @Jaysen

First of all, well done! That's fantastic news.

I have a feeling JD will have put you on the summer VS because they have filled up for spring. I can't say this for sure though. If you do want to request this, I don't see the harm in asking if you could be moved to spring. I'd make it clear when you speak with them that if this is not possible, you are absolutely fine with summer. If it was me, I would probably leave out that this was a result of a vacation scheme clash.

If that's not possible, you can then reach out to Baker McKenzie.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi All,

I just got offered the summer VS with JD (!!!), although I preferred Spring. In fact, I chose to interview earlier and took a last minute slot after someone cancelled in order to ensure that I had a better shot at the Spring VS. I'm a bit concerned because other firms I have applied to, or progressed with have overlapping schemes. Is it highly inappropriate to ask if it would be possible to be moved to the spring, if possible? Otherwise, I fear that this will be detrimental for any other firms that require a VS with them. Of course, I'd take the summer VS if they can't move me.

In the alternative, Bakers for example, has the same process for VS and TC applicants. I am in the process at VI stage, can I ask them to change my application to a direct TC?

Very confused, as I just don't know what the right thing to do is, and I'd like to have options given that I'm an international student.

Would appreciate any/all advice! Thank you. Do you have any advice @Jessica Booker @Jaysen

Have you asked JD whether you can move to Spring? That’s ultimately your first step you need to take before trying to second guess what else might happen.

I’d speak to other firms once you are the final stage of the recruitment process and flag it to them then.

 

[Samantha]

I don’t think I can take another day of no news (

 

[A92167!8]

Those of you who have heard from Pinsent - when did you apply? And which office

 

[cem]

The Pinsents GMA test was honestly the worst I've ever done, I'm devastated and crossing the AC date out of my calendar now because there's no way I've met the threshold😭

 

[33c]

The Pinsents GMA test was honestly the worst I've ever done, I'm devastated and crossing the AC date out of my calendar now because there's no way I've met the threshold😭

You never know!! stay positive

can I ask when you applied?? Im waiting to hear back and I'm not hopeful ahaha

 

[deckoking123]

AC invite from cleary gottlieb ( speculative application) any help and guidance would be appreciated especially with the negotiation task

 

[cem]

You never know!! stay positive

can I ask when you applied?? Im waiting to hear back and I'm not hopeful ahaha

It was honestly so terrible I did a shot of vodka afterwards😶 I think I applied on the 3rd/4th of December.

 

[Hatikulli]

I still haven't heard from Eversheds - Post application. (Bham office.)
Getting worried. Anyone in the same position?

 

[tla99]

AC invite from cleary gottlieb ( speculative application) any help and guidance would be appreciated especially with the negotiation task

Congrats! When did you apply?

 

[AA99]

The Pinsents GMA test was honestly the worst I've ever done, I'm devastated and crossing the AC date out of my calendar now because there's no way I've met the threshold😭

I did this test last year and found it incredibly tough and thought I'd have no chance of getting through. I ended up getting through and at the AC they just basically said that it's meant to challenge you, that's why they use it! So you've definitely got a chance

 

[deckoking123]

Congrats! When did you apply?

Mid November!

 

[Staples]

Has anyone heard from Osborne Clarke?

 

[corplaw123]

Anyone heard from Covington?

 

[jd3447]

Is it worth chasing mishcon if people have been invited to case study and I still haven’t heard post app? Someone reassure me pls🤣

 

[RyanM1]

Anyone heard from Covington?

I haven’t yet, although I remember seeing they will get back three weeks after the deadline since they were non-rolling and it hasn’t yet been even two weeks!

 

[Daniel Boden]

Me @ Richard Capper from Hill Dickinson saying at a Legal Cheek event that they've had even more applications this year than previous years.

I mean as a result of Covid and all the redundancies that people have been given especially in grad roles in other industries, sadly that's to be expected. This is going to be the most competitive recruitment cycle for a long time unfortunately

 

[Lumree]

Anyone else in this weird limbo where there’s technically time to apply for another firm before the deadline but deep down you know it’s not worth it as you’ve already applied to all the firms you were keen on?

 

[33c]

Kirkland AC!!!! Same day as my mishcon case study so will have to sort something out hahahah

 

[tk166]

Just to know, has anyone heard anything from Milbank?