2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[I.Like.UFOs.Not.PFOs]

Its just an initial screening before they send you their research questions

Thank you so much!

 

[Samantha]

AC invite from Cleary! so so unexpected!! If anyone has any tips please message me!

When did you apply?

 

[VivianeS]

Hi,
Does anyone have the Training Contract Handbook from Jake Schogger? If so, could you please drop me a message?

Thanks!

 

[Zay]

Its just an initial screening before they send you their research questions

From my application to the Spring Scheme, there's a stage between the first form and the research questions which is a situational judgement test

 

[MZ]

Just realised I got a Hogan Lovells AC invite yesterday but my email filtered it out. The email says to choose the earliest slot possible because they recruit on a rolling basis but when I clicked on the link, the earliest one they had was March 2.

Anyone know when their ACs start/started?

 

[Celestie]

Just realised I got a Hogan Lovells AC invite yesterday but my email filtered it out. The email says to choose the earliest slot possible because they recruit on a rolling basis but when I clicked on the link, the earliest one they had was March 2.

Anyone know when their ACs start/started?

Don't panic about something you cannot change. Focus on what matters now: prep.

Congrats!

 

[topsawyer]

Just realised I got a Hogan Lovells AC invite yesterday but my email filtered it out. The email says to choose the earliest slot possible because they recruit on a rolling basis but when I clicked on the link, the earliest one they had was March 2.

Anyone know when their ACs start/started?

Hi! Congrats on the AC invite, they started on the 14th of Jan (2 AC slots per week since then), but it goes on till March 16th so they're very likely to have enough spaces available at the March 2nd AC, so as @Celestie said don't worry too much about it!

 

[layk]

Seeing W&C give out VIs today while my inbox is empty, should I assume a PFO?

I'm wondering the same thing :/

 

[Dheepa]

Hey does anyone know of any good resources where I can find firms' deals in which they worked against their competitors?

Unfortunately detailed information on things like this is usually pretty hard to find without a premium subscription to sites like The Lawyer. Your best bet would be to start with The Legal 500 rankings, make a note of any notable deals that the firm has worked on and then do a quick search on Google to see if you can find additional information on the other firms in the deal.

 

[Rob93]

Unfortunately detailed information on things like this is usually pretty hard to find without a premium subscription to sites like The Lawyer. Your best bet would be to start with The Legal 500 rankings, make a note of any notable deals that the firm has worked on and then do a quick search on Google to see if you can find additional information on the other firms in the deal.

Second that. I usually find a firm's deals off their website, then google something like 'ABC acquisition XYZ lawyers' and generally something will come up that names the major firms involved.

 

[ishikam]

Seeing W&C give out VIs today while my inbox is empty, should I assume a PFO?

I wouldn't assume that just yet because they are sending them in batches based on when you applied. From what I've seen on the forum they sent them last Friday for the earlier spring VS apps and last night for those who applied closer to the deadline.

I assume summer will be either this week or after the ACs for spring vac schemes are completed.

 

[Ricky]

Unfortunately detailed information on things like this is usually pretty hard to find without a premium subscription to sites like The Lawyer. Your best bet would be to start with The Legal 500 rankings, make a note of any notable deals that the firm has worked on and then do a quick search on Google to see if you can find additional information on the other firms in the deal.

If the deal involves listed companies there will also be a lot more information made available. Check the wires/rns etc for releases.

 

[Dheepa]

what does Baker Mck look for?

If you haven't already done so I'd highly recommend looking at their GR website. I think it's one of the more helpful ones out there in terms of providing information you can use in your app. Other than that, from having been through their recruitment process myself, I'd say demonstrating a real passion for diversity is hugely important. Don't just think of this in terms of representation in the profession, but really ask yourself what is it about being around people from completely different backgrounds that excites you?

 

[MJ90]

AC invite from Cleary! so so unexpected!! If anyone has any tips please message me!

Nice one! Did you find out today and when did you apply? Heard nothing from them!

 

[ibs97]

do people usually send out thank you emails after first-round interviews (like not a VI but a live interview)? not sure what the ~etiquette is about this!

 

[Dheepa]

Got two PFOs today and at this point, I'm just very grateful to have progressed into the test and interview stage especially with it being my first official application cycle! Although disappointing, it really provides me with crucial experience for the next (and hopefully last) application cycle! On that note, I was just wondering what are the plans (or were) for third-year international students who are desperately on that visa time crunch! Would love to hear about your experiences

Hey,

So I really sympathise with you on this - that visa time crunch kept me up so many nights. Since you're graduating this summer you'd get the post-study work visa route for two years but I'm also very aware that not everyone has the money to stick around in London for that additional time and I'm also not entirely sure how easy it will be to secure a job that does pay enough for those additional two years. Dealing with the thought of going home is super rough especially if it's the last place you want to be but, I know a lot of people who have returned home and are still applying to direct TCs while working at firms here. One of them has an upcoming VS with a London firm, so really don't give up. It's tougher and being further away can make securing the TC seem like even more of a pipe dream, but it is still very possible!

 

[Slawrelated]

If a law firm asks you where else you applied is it okay to mention that you applied to their competitors? I don’t know if that will look bad

 

[Jessica Booker]

If a law firm asks you where else you applied is it okay to mention that you applied to their competitors? I don’t know if that will look bad

That’s fine - not an issue at all. Would be common for competitors to come up in such a question. It’s much more how you explain why you have applied to firms rather than the names themselves

 

[Dheepa]

If a law firm asks you where else you applied is it okay to mention that you applied to their competitors? I don’t know if that will look bad

Completely fine to mention competitors. I tend to think part of the reason firms ask that question is to make sure that you've really thought about the kind of work you want to be doing and that your motivations in that respect are consistent. So mentioning competitors with the firm in certain areas may even be a good thing. Just ensure that you delve into why the firm you're applying to is still stronger than its competitors to drive home that they still are your top choice firm

 

[Isaac]

Nope! I believe there was a group exercise running yesterday (Friday) and that was the last of the ACs, so I think we'll hear back after the weekend.

Thanks for the heads up