2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[polant]

The automated response said February so doubt we'll be hearing back before then

I didn't receive any automated response,should I e-mail them again?

 

[MW110601]

Which office? Thanks

Manchester

 

[Sara648926]

If anybody needs some encouragement on a Thursday afternoon, re. Kirkland applications - I saw a few people receiving AC invites on here yesterday and then those who hadn't, prematurely accepting their lack of invites as a sure rejection. I spoke to a member of Kirkland GR today, who told me that my app. is still under consideration - yours probably is too! so don't feel bad.

 

[polant]

The automated response said February so doubt we'll be hearing back before then

I didn't receive any automated response,should I e-mail them again?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I don't know why but I feel like getting a Thursday evening rejection email it always happens to me.

 

[relentlesspursuit]

I didn't receive any automated response,should I e-mail them again?

I would. When did you submit your application?

 

[polant]

I would. When did you submit your application?

7th January ,what should I say?

 

[CMB]

Congrats!!! Is this for London office? What date did you send off your initial application?

Hi Yes, it's the London office. I sent my initial application on 4th Jan. Think the deadline was the 5th

 

[relentlesspursuit]

7th January ,what should I say?

I would mention that you had submitted your application before the deadline but got no confirmation of receipt. You can either forward your original email containing the application or attach it.

 

[Lily721]

Silly question, but anyone know any of Ashurst's long term clients? Seem to be hitting a wall when trying to figure this one out.

 

[Mehma]

Manchester

Nice. Nottingham here

 

[Jaysen]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to pass something on. The first vacation scheme I ever secured was an application that I submitted at about 11pm on the 31st January. I wasn't planning on applying until a friend of mine flagged it up and said I should just go for it. If it wasn't for that application, I would have had no vacation schemes/offers that cycle.

I know this has been a tough month, so it's completely understandable if you need a break. But if you have time (and the motivation) over the next few days to send just one extra application out, that could be the application that leads to an offer.

 

[Lillie Grace]

Does anyone have any experience of a Clyde and Co AC?

 

[Monkeyray]

For an AC interview, is it a good idea to draw on different competency / why commercial law examples than I used in my initial application?

 

[AS2000]

No, I think what the grad recruiter meant is that they are currently still reviewing applications and making decisions, so candidates should expect to hear by mid-February. So she basically said not to worry if you haven't heard back yet as they are still going through the process. Though, out of interest when did you apply?

I know how you feel and the wait is not fun, but stay positive! As people say here: no news is good news!

Thank you for the information! I also tried reaching out to their grad team through LinkedIn but they haven't responded yet. I applied late, on either 31/12 or 01/01. Sometimes no news is good too, but I can't stop feeling anxious about the process! When did you apply by the way?

 

[KS94]

C&C PFO for the London office.

Most difficult rejection to take as I spent endless hours on it.

My A-levels are holding me back despite mitigating circumstances.

Screw the process.

 

[Holly]

Clyde & Co rejection post-app!

Good luck to anyone still in the process
If anyone is wondering, I applied a day before the deadline!

 

[layk]

Rejection from Clyde & Co!

 

[ak123]

Clyde & Co rejection. Confused as I spent the most time on this one and networked a lot w the firm so my app was very tailored and well researched...

 

[I.Like.UFOs.Not.PFOs]

Hi! For the application question, “what is one thing you would change about our firm and why”, is it risky to mention wanting to see an improvement in diversity and inclusion? I wanted to begin the answer by acknowledging what the firm has started doing, but that their statistics indicate that they really have a long way to go. Furthermore I would mention the benefits of the firm incorporating more D+I. However, I’m not sure if I should instead focus on a more purely “commercial answer” (e.g. expansion to different countries etc).
Thank you 😊