2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Samantha]

Yeah same I am still waiting.. why are they taking so long?????

When did you apply?

 

[corplaw0702]

I heard back in about 3 hours? But I know someone earlier in the chat said that they emailed Weil and they said they'd ave AC outcomes by the end of this week?

Congrats! Was this for spring or summer?

 

[relentlesspursuit]

Yes they were definitely popular. Especially as they’re recruiting for 2021 and 2022. Good luck!

Thanks, you too

 

[Abgaal]

When did you apply?

15th October loool imagine.

 

[frksch]

Still not a peep from Shearman....?

 

[Samantha]

Still not a peep from Shearman....?

Few people got rejected yesterday

 

[Tara Allen]

PFO from DWF! Just wondering if everyone got the 'we were impressed with your application and encourage you to apply for a direct TC...'

I got this email also - wondering if everyone got it ...

 

[GK8997]

Congrats! Was this for spring or summer?

This was for spring!

 

[U98]

Me too! Yeah, would appreciate if anybody had any tips on how to prepare for the case study and how to perform well.

Just received Mishcon case study! Does anyone know what to expect? Or how best I can prepare for a case study? Haven’t done one before so any general advice in case studies would be really appreciated!

Hey, I've done it and I'd say:

-Don't worry about preparing anything specific to Mishcon (apart from which departments they have to help guide your responses) because all the questions are based on the case study itself
-You'll be given about half an hour to prepare and then will be expected to give a ten min presentation before being asked some questions so make sure to be confident in expressing yourself
-Address the issues first and express your opinion before moving onto the main points of your presentation and then give a conclusion to reinforce what you've said
-It was my first time doing a case study too and not being able to highlight or make notes as you normally would on the screen made it a little more difficult, but I personally found making a quick mind map with key info helped me throughout
-The HR team and the interviewer were all really nice - so go into it being confident and looking for to it! You've got nothing to lose

 

[MandyAA]

This isn’t unheard of

I might clarify with grad recruitment because when I applied for the 2019 VS joint with the 2021 TC. I received two separate rejection emails on different dates

 

[frksch]

Few people got rejected yesterday

oh my that makes me tense

 

[Legallin]

Hey, I've done it and I'd say:

-Don't worry about preparing anything specific to Mishcon (apart from which departments they have to help guide your responses) because all the questions are based on the case study itself
-You'll be given about half an hour to prepare and then will be expected to give a ten min presentation before being asked some questions so make sure to be confident in expressing yourself
-Address the issues first and express your opinion before moving onto the main points of your presentation and then give a conclusion to reinforce what you've said
-It was my first time doing a case study too and not being able to highlight or make notes as you normally would on the screen made it a little more difficult, but I personally found making a quick mind map with key info helped me throughout
-The HR team and the interviewer were all really nice - so go into it being confident and looking for to it! You've got nothing to lose

Thank you so much! This is really really helpful

 

[KS94]

Sorry about the search function being down again guys. We'll have this back up and running asap.

Sorry for being the bearer of bad news on this again!!

 

[jan28]

I am beyond confused .. why are people saying there is an AC following the interview for shearman's vac scheme? their website says its just the interview and quite a few people have told me thats the case? arrghhh??

i believe the ac is during the scheme for the tc!

 

[law89]

Not heard from DWF myself... did anyone that heard back apply for the Birmingham office?

 

[Celestie]

I didnt apply but have seen some FF Summer VS offers out elsewhere - just so yous know

 

[Alisha S]

Not heard from DWF myself... did anyone that heard back apply for the Birmingham office?

Same boat for Birmingham, but it looks like they're only starting to reply

 

[KS94]

Not heard from DWF myself... did anyone that heard back apply for the Birmingham office?

I applied for the Birmingham office and heard back today, they might be doing it all in batches.

 

[Alisha S]

I applied for the Birmingham office and heard back today, they might be doing it all in batches.

Same boat for Birmingham, but it looks like they're only starting to reply

Speak of the devil, DWF rejection just came through for me! Looks like they're getting to a lot of people though

 

[cryingoverTCs]

sitting here crying bc I got a VI for BCLP - I keep looking at the email to double check that I didn't just dream it up out of sheer willpower
does ANYONE have any tips bc this is my first ever VI and BCLP are probably my favourite ever firm and I don't want to screw it up
also, just wanna say thanks to everyone on here - I 100% used tips and advice from here in my app so thank you all ♥️

for those wondering - I applied on 28/01 so like 3 days before the deadline