2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Abonil]

Hiya, if anybody has a VI/AC for W&C lined up - feel free to drop me a PM

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi all, I have an interview for a VS but after reading over my application, I have realised my phone number is incorrect by one digit.

It is really stressing me out. I can't stop thinking that as soon as I mention it, that's my chance of securing the VS out the window... why would they give someone a VS if their attention to detail is so poor they can't enter their own phone number correctly???

What would any of you advise me do? The only contact details I have with the firm is the HR partner who is conducting my interview

Nothing to worry about here.

Just notify them at the interview that your contact details need to be updated/corrected.

 

[Us416]

Nothing to worry about here.

Just notify them at the interview that your contact details need to be updated/corrected.

Thank you.

Would you recommend waiting until the end of the interview, or an email beforehand?

 

[ar2r]

anyone got any tips for latham VI?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you.

Would you recommend waiting until the end of the interview, or an email beforehand?

You could email after your interview if you really wanted. Unless they have got to call you for the interview

 

[TC4me]

Hi all,
I’m preparing for a question about a recent news article that I’ve read or have been interested in . When discussing the article, how much depth is required for the article description (do I need to state the date, site the article title etc and author). Also I’m thinking of talking about cyber security breaches in light of covid, is this a good idea? Does anyone have any suggestions for making strong points or research ideas?

 

[SH414]

So yesterday I was offered a TC with my dream firm after 3 years of applications and around 40 different rejections, and I just thought I would post on here as living proof that a PFO doesn’t mean that you’re not good enough! Keep going people! 🎉

Also big thanks to all those on here for all the advice/motivation. Has been so helpful to me to know that everyone in this process feels the same.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi all,
I’m preparing for a question about a recent news article that I’ve read or have been interested in . When discussing the article, how much depth is required for the article description (do I need to state the date, site the article title etc and author). Also I’m thinking of talking about cyber security breaches in light of covid, is this a good idea? Does anyone have any suggestions for making strong points or research ideas?

It isn’t really the article as such, it’s the story behind it they care about.

Therefore, citing specific details like it’s date isn’t really relevant. What they want from you is your analysis and opinion of the story in the article, and potentially an opinion on how the article is written. For instance, you just basically summarising/reciting the article is a basic level. What they really want from you is to form your own opinion and analysis on the matter.

So think about the causes and effects. Think about how this may influence things in the future, more than factual references alone.

 

[Jessica Booker]

So yesterday I was offered a TC with my dream firm after 3 years of applications and around 40 different rejections, and I just thought I would post on here as living proof that a PFO don’t mean that you’re not good enough! Keep going people! 🎉

Congratulations!

 

[Adrian_S]

So yesterday I was offered a TC with my dream firm after 3 years of applications and around 40 different rejections, and I just thought I would post on here as living proof that a PFO don’t mean that you’re not good enough! Keep going people! 🎉

Also big thanks to all those on here for all the advice/motivation. Has been so helpful to me to know that everyone in this process feels the same.

That is excellent! So glad you persevered.

 

[LawStudent__]

SPB AC invite! Does anyone have any tips please?

 

[sparky10]

Pretty relaxed, just like they were having a conversation getting to know you. I don't think I got it because I'm trying to manage expectations and gave 1 or 2 answers that in hindsight weren't too great, but good experience regardless.

Oh really positive to hear that it was almost like an informal chat. I have mine in a couple of weeks. How did you find it being online?

I wish you the best of luck! If it is any consolation, the job interviews / vac scheme interviews I walked out feeling like I performed poorly in, ended up being the ones I got, and the ones I felt I had done well in, I never did. It is strange how it all works.

 

[Snrr99]

When was your interview?

 

[Snrr99]

When was your interview? How long did it take for the interview invite after the Watson Glaser Test?

 

[Celestie]

So yesterday I was offered a TC with my dream firm after 3 years of applications and around 40 different rejections, and I just thought I would post on here as living proof that a PFO doesn’t mean that you’re not good enough! Keep going people! 🎉

Also big thanks to all those on here for all the advice/motivation. Has been so helpful to me to know that everyone in this process feels the same.

I barely know you but I am so happy for you. Live your best life and CELEBRATE! 🥂

 

[Jxmxs00]

Oh really positive to hear that it was almost like an informal chat. I have mine in a couple of weeks. How did you find it being online?

I wish you the best of luck! If it is any consolation, the job interviews / vac scheme interviews I walked out feeling like I performed poorly in, ended up being the ones I got, and the ones I felt I had done well in, I never did. It is strange how it all works.

Thanks, that's good to hear. At the time I felt I did well and had a good rapport with them, now I've had time to think about some of my answers I'm less confident haha. Just make sure you know everything about yourself and your CV. They'll be a few curveballs and some questions where you think "wow that's out of left field" but just remain calm, as I guess they're trying to see how you cope under pressure.

It was totally fine online. Make sure they send you the Teams like by the day of the interview because I didnt get mine until 10 mins before which made for a very panicked call to GR!

Is yours for TC?

 

[applicantmp]

Does anybody have any tips for the TV AC? Particularly in terms of interview questions and style?

 

[Jacob Miller]

Hi all,
I’m preparing for a question about a recent news article that I’ve read or have been interested in . When discussing the article, how much depth is required for the article description (do I need to state the date, site the article title etc and author). Also I’m thinking of talking about cyber security breaches in light of covid, is this a good idea? Does anyone have any suggestions for making strong points or research ideas?

As Jess has already mentioned, focus here on analysis rather than descriptive stuff - small things of no consequence like date and author are immaterial. I discuss different response structures to a question like this in some amount of detail in my recent article: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....w-firm-interviews-monday-article-series.3286/

 

[jd3447]

Is debevoise still taking. Applications ?

 

[Kola]

Could someone explain how the use of leverage increases the profit for a PE firm?