2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[M0723]

Weil WG Invite!! Applied on the deadline

Second step forward this cycle, already so much better than last year.

Does anyone know if this is just a straight pass/fail or one where they look for how well you've done?

Did it come today or sometime last week? I applied near the deadline day too, but haven't heard anything yet.

 

[MzM]

Did it come today or sometime last week? I applied near the deadline day too, but haven't heard anything yet.

Literally at 5pm tonight. I saw the notification come up and assumed it was a PFO lol

 

[Legal_rawn]

Hi I was just wondering are you guys all 3rd year students as I am currently in my second year but was wondering if I could apply for a vacation scheme for summer when I will officially be a 3rd year?

Your eligibility will depend on if you’re law or non law for quite a few firms

 

[MzM]

Did you apply for the spring or summer vac scheme? Thanks

Summer, on the deadline - think it was the 17th?

 

[33c]

I haven't heard it specifically for this vac scheme application round. I have just been on webinars where graduate recruitment have admitted they are unable to review all apps due to the sheer volume.

Oh wow!! Thats super disappointing if so. Ive heard of that happening for travers direct TC for sure but not vacs. fingers crossed for both of us anyway!!

 

[Lumree]

Hi guys, anyone got a Gateley AC coming up next week? Any ideas on how to prep for the written and group exercises? Any tips from anyone would be appreciated xx

Can I ask when you applied? I was under the impression they don’t respond till after the deadline which I think is next week!

 

[Jacob Miller]

Thanks! I get the impression Travers do not read all the apps they receive? Quite disappointed to learn this as I applied early Jan so think it was too late for them to consider me!!

I can't say I've heard this aside from the Winter VS which I believe is rolling. I applied for summer so this didn't affect me.

 

[Jacob Miller]

Don’t even get me started on my case study at HSF - I went very red for a person who is brown which I didn’t even think was possible😂

but typically, written ones are designed to be very time pressuring and people rarely ever get to even finish the whole thing. But as you’ve already picked out where you went wrong i.e the timing you will never make the same mistake again! In terms of structure, subheadings are a good shout or if it’s like a presentation, signposts to tell the audience what topic you’re moving on to helps too.

You might find my article on case studies helpful:

Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*

Hi all, please see below the third of my Monday Article Series! This week is my definitive guide to case studies. It's a long one - you might want to go get a coffee and settle in! Introduction This week’s Monday Article will cover how to approach law firm case studies, one of the most...

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[jan28]

You might find my article on case studies helpful:

Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*

Hi all, please see below the third of my Monday Article Series! This week is my definitive guide to case studies. It's a long one - you might want to go get a coffee and settle in! Introduction This week’s Monday Article will cover how to approach law firm case studies, one of the most...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

that's amazing, thank you so much!!!!!! Have bookmarked it to have a proper read later!

 

[MJ90]

As a graduate and career changer, I've been eligible to apply for multiple spring/summer vac schemes (in fact, the only one I explicitly was unable to apply for was CC because they specify penultimate year only) so you're certainly not restricted to just winter ones in your third year (or beyond)

Wonder why CC pretty much only take penultimate students now for vacs and direct tc’s. Seems a bit discriminatory imo. Why is someone in their second year of uni better qualified to apply than someone in their final year/who’s graduated? They could all pretty much still start at the same time too, even if it was a year later.

 

[corplaw0702]

If anybody has advice on W&C's video interview, please pm me!

 

[tractor12]

If anybody has advice on W&C's video interview, please pm me!

Well done and good luck! Is this for Spring/When did you apply?

 

[Lilyjoy44]

Helloo! I received a White & Case video interview earlier this week and was wondering if anybody has any feedback or advice on the proccess/what to expect?? Thank you!!

 

[Lilyjoy44]

Helloo! I received a White & Case video interview earlier this week and was wondering if anyone could share any advice they have on the process/what to expect?? Thank you!!

 

[LS12]

If I'm addressing a cover letter to a woman who I do not know the marital status of am I right in assuming I use Ms.?

 

[lozza_2]

If I'm addressing a cover letter to a woman who I do not know the marital status of am I right in assuming I use Ms.?

Yes that is right

 

[corplaw0702]

Well done and good luck! Is this for Spring/When did you apply?

applied end of october, spring/summer.

 

[corplaw0702]

Is it ok to email grad rec and ask to only be considered for one scheme even though you put down both spring/summer in the beginning?

 

[Celestie]

Is it ok to email grad rec and ask to only be considered for one scheme even though you put down both spring/summer in the beginning?

I think you disclose this when you get the offer and they try work around you. Though it varys firm to firm

 

[unknownt]

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.

I got invited to AC with BBC at A Level and no mitigating circumstances. Don't put yourself down too much about it