2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Monkeyray]

What's the protocol for offers following AC? Do firms accept the ones they really like quickly and then leave rejections waiting until most / all of the ACs have been done?

 

[hz1997]

Not to sound like a broken record, but has anyone done Dechert vac scheme AC (either in this cycle or previous cycles) and remember how long they took to get back?

Just wondering, did you do a Dechert AC this cycle or previously? I completed the Dechert video interview for this cycle at the end of December but still haven’t had heard back about an AC.

 

[Haz]

Can't actually remember as I applied in November (I think)! In that case there probably wasn't

No probs! I guess they'll just look to fill up the Spring places first and then move onto Summer. Fills me with a bit more confidence about applying near the deadline

 

[ellensdaleoriginal]

PFO from akin Gump post-WG.

"we read your application with interest however this year has seen a particularly swift and competitive process and unfortunately, we are not able to offer any further interviews for our Summer Vacation Scheme."

Sorry to hear.
Assume this means that anyone else who hasn't heard back yet post-WG will receive the same email?

 

[Holly]

What's the protocol for offers following AC? Do firms accept the ones they really like quickly and then leave rejections waiting until most / all of the ACs have been done?

So it depends on the firm!

Some firms will tell you in less than one week whether you have been accepted or not.

Some firms wait until all ACs are done before informing any candidate of the outcome.

Some firms will have “yes” candidates they will inform first whilst also having a list of “maybe” candidates they will get back to later, depending on whether their “yes” candidates accepted the offer or not!

So it’s a good practice to ask firms at the end of your AC when you’ll hear back and that will give you a better idea. Hope that helps

 

[M777]

Just wondering, did you do a Dechert AC this cycle or previously? I completed the Dechert video interview for this cycle at the end of December but still haven’t had heard back about an AC.

I did it for this cycle. Completed my VI at beginning of december so you'll probably hear back soon

 

[Kola]

Anyone heard from Orrick? Applied over Christmas not sure if it’s too late as they’re rolling

I mean, I applied on the deadline so if one of us should be worrying it is certainly not you! (I haven't heard back from them either)

 

[H48]

Just received a rejection from Bird & Bird after completing the VI on the 4th of January. This one is a hard rejection to accept as I really practiced and thought I had performed quite well. I'm very happy with how much more successful I have been during this application cycle (I have completed tests for 8 apps and VIs for 3 which for me is much better than last year) but I'm still finding it really stressful and disheartening to be going through the cycle as a graduate and I'm not really sure how else to improve my performance for future video interviews. Does anyone have any tips beyond the generic ones ie. practice recording yourself, lighting, blank background.....? Anything would be truly hugely appreciated!

I find practicing how you can mould a question if it isn't exactly what you've prepared for is really helpful. I did that with CMS and it paid off, because the competencies they were asking about were pretty specific. It also helps you to waffle less when you get to the VI.

 

[Kola]

Anybody yet to hear anything from Addleshaw Goddard?

 

[Haz]

Anybody yet to hear anything from Addleshaw Goddard?

Yep... London office too? Worrying when people have had VI's and now AC invites

 

[Kablahc]

me rn trying to chill out before my partner/associate interview

 

[Abgaal]

Has anyone heard back from cleary?

 

[Anya B]

Hi! So sorry to hear. Do you mind me asking when you completed your VI?

I'm sorry to hear that! When did you do the VI?

Heya - I completed the VI on 16/01/2021 For the Manchester/Sheffield VS

 

[ellwilsen]

Does anyone know or have a guess as to why some of us haven’t received the mayer brown tests yet? I applied like a week ago so a bit concerning when I’ve seen others be sent the tests the same day they applied lol

 

[Legalmel_99]

Does anyone know if Gateley is a rolling basis?

 

[Celestie]

me rn trying to chill out before my partner/associate interview

If you can, find out what theyre interested in and see if you share anything in common!

 

[LegalG]

Does anyone know if Gateley is a rolling basis?

On their website it states that 'all applications will be reviewed after the closing date' so I assumed it was non rolling but now im doubting myself

 

[Matt_96]

Heya - I completed the VI on 16/01/2021 For the Manchester/Sheffield VS

This is so interesting. When I spoke to an AG grad rec at a virtual law fair at the end of last year, she told me proudly that they weren't doing VI's because they weren't 'inclusive'. I wonder why they changed their mind!

 

[Celestie]

This is so interesting. When I spoke to an AG grad rec at a virtual law fair at the end of last year, she told me proudly that they weren't doing VI's because they weren't 'inclusive'. I wonder why they changed their mind!

Interesting - I know a handful of firms who will allow people to do telephone interviews instead of VIs if there are accessibility issues. Hopefully, they at least offer this. Annoys me a bit when a firm shouts about D&I and fails to pull through with it.

 

[collie_121]

This is so interesting. When I spoke to an AG grad rec at a virtual law fair at the end of last year, she told me proudly that they weren't doing VI's because they weren't 'inclusive'. I wonder why they changed their mind!

It is a voice interview . I was confused at first too!