2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[ishikam]

For Mayer Brown, I applied two days before the deadline but still haven't received the two tests, is this normal?

 

[ellwilsen]

For Mayer Brown, I applied two days before the deadline but still haven't received the two tests, is this normal?

I applied about 10 days before the deadline and haven’t received any tests or a reply to my email from the 3rd ://

 

[thewaythecookiecrumbles]

Ugh, just submitted a VI. I feel like I gave four strong answers and then buggered it by waffling for the "any additional comments?" question at the end...

I literally did this for one if my VIs and got through to the AC. Don't worry about it because I think the additional info question is just a bonus.

 

[JoeF]

For Mayer Brown, I applied two days before the deadline but still haven't received the two tests, is this normal?

same here

 

[jasonweee]

Anyone have any news on the timeline for Shearman, Weil, Macfarlanes, Cleary, Dechert and Gibson Dunn post app? Haven't heard back from any?

 

[law230]

Anyone have any news on the timeline for Shearman, Weil, Macfarlanes, Cleary, Dechert and Gibson Dunn post app? Haven't heard back from any?

I hope Macfarlanes gets back to us soon but I heard it could be till the end of march.

 

[matthew.gold123]

Nope, in my interview last week they said that they didn't really know when we'll be contacted 😂

I just completed the WG test for them - have you heard back about your interview / what was the turnaround time? Good luck!

 

[Andrew M]

I literally did this for one if my VIs and got through to the AC. Don't worry about it because I think the additional info question is just a bonus.

Fingers crossed!

 

[JoeF]

Has anyone heard back from Ropes & Gray or Winston Strawn? Applied to both about two months ago now

 

[M1999]

I was a few years ago. I applied for an Open Day, I contacted them they day before saying I assumed I'd been rejected because it was the next day and they'd not let me know. They eventually responded to me four months after the Open Day to say that I'd not been successfully (well, duh!). I think they might just be a bit of a ghost-y firm from my experience.

I second this. I had to email them every time after getting through to the next stage because it seemed like they forgot about me (even though I had got through), and 2 hours after every email I was given a reply.

 

[Kablahc]

I just completed the WG test for them - have you heard back about your interview / what was the turnaround time? Good luck!

No, nobody's heard back from interviews yet as far as I know!
In terms of turnaround from the WG they actually sent me the WG before the closure of the application deadline because I applied quite early. Then I got the video interview soon after the app deadline (did it a couple weeks ago now)

quick edit: I did hear from the GR team a couple days ago asking me if I could fill out a form that they usually give to people coming to the office in person, but it was all admin stuff and unrelated to the interview

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Anyone have any news on the timeline for Shearman, Weil, Macfarlanes, Cleary, Dechert and Gibson Dunn post app? Haven't heard back from any?

Macfarlanes said to me end of February.

 

[Bugsy Malone]

Hey! Did they send you the WG via email automatically? I applied just before the deadline and still haven’t heard back

Hey Bethany - it's my understanding that they review your app first and then decide whether to send the WG invite. Hope you hear back with good news soon x

 

[JT2023hopeful]

at what point should one send an email to cleary's grad recruitment asking for an application update/mercy PFO? asking for a friend...

 

[Samantha]

at what point should one send an email to cleary's grad recruitment asking for an application update/mercy PFO? asking for a friend...

I’m in the same position... when did you apply?

 

[Alex PB]

Has anyone heard back from Milbank post-AC or have any info about when they will be getting back to everyone?

 

[SF1234]

Anyone heard back from Freshfields post AC?

 

[JT2023hopeful]

I’m in the same position... when did you apply?

mid december 😭😭 you?

 

[Badawy]

Anyone heard back from Freshfields post AC?

Yes, 3 weeks after for a VS

 

[cryingoverTCs]

You've got your BCLP interview!!! Focus on that- good things are coming your way 🥰

this made my heart full 🥺