2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Kubed]

Yepppp, applied 29 December hbu?

Yes snap, submitted same day.

 

[Soccerox73]

When did you do yours? I did mine today and it was implied they were running them until the end of this week and I should expect to hear back after that.

I did mine last Wednesday! Hope we hear back soon

 

[whisperingrock]

Do people find it annoying/boastful when someone posts an offer? I assumed everyone did and after seeing people on Linkedin post theirs I did the same. Now I'm worried haha

Some people probably do, but who cares what they think. If someone has achieved something pertinent to their future career, its pretty expected that they post it on a career focused social network.

However, I have definitely side eyed a few that are effectively a dissertations worth of thanks and gratitude and explaining in excruitiating detail how humbled they are by the opportunity. Just seems a bit excessive.

 

[FM302989]

Are Winston & Strawn just opening up their Vac Scheme applications email inbox this week? Nervous because I applied October/November time

 

[collie_121]

I mean, I don't really care but I just don't like posting too much online personally.

No, not really. THere's literally nothing wrong with celebrating your own achievements.

Joking aside, no I don't. It's an achievement, you worked hard, and you should absolutely be proud of it! I think belittling somebody for celebrating their success is pretty negative and bitter.

Some people probably do, but who cares what they think. If someone has achieved something pertinent to their future career, its pretty expected that they post it on a career focused social network.

However, I have definitely side eyed a few that are effectively a dissertations worth of thanks and gratitude and explaining in excruitiating detail how humbled they are by the opportunity. Just seems a bit excessive.

Thanks guys! Its interesting to hear peoples thoughts on this
Note to self: no long excruciating thank you messages or I will be judged hahah

 

[r14n]

Hi everyone, just wanted a bit of advice.

I am currently waiting on replies from 3 firms (Latham, W&C, and Cooley) for their vac scheme (all post app). However, I was recently offered a full time internship which would commence in June and thus clash with their vac scheme dates. Would it be okay to email the firms and ask for a response? I need to respond to my internship offer by the 24th feb latest.

Best thing would be to wait for their reply.

Once you receive a positive reply/offer, let them know of this and I am sure they can accommodate you to a later date.

 

[Abgaal]

Am I the only one thinking that law firms are taking so long to respond this cycle compared to last.... like its honestly killing me looooooool.. still haven't heard back from these firms

White Cast TC (2022) Post Video Interview (October 20th) **4 months lol)
Cleary VS post app (11th October)
Kirkland VS post app (10th October)
Gibson Dunn VS post app (23rd Dec)
Freshfields TC Post WG (22nd Jan)
Hogan Lovells TC Post WG (Submitted 11th Jan)
Macfarlanes TC Post App (14th October)
Mishcon VS Post Video (22nd Jan)

 

[corplaw123]

Anyone not heard from Latham and Kirkland post app? Seems so weird this year.

Still haven't heard back from Kirkland, post-AC

 

[Jason S]

Do people find it annoying/boastful when someone posts an offer? I assumed everyone did and after seeing people on Linkedin post theirs I did the same. Now I'm worried haha

No, it’s a huge achievement and people are going to be happy about it.

However, I’ve always found it funny when every post makes a point to publicly thank a long list of people. If I got a VS/TC offer and wanted to thank GR or my friends I’d just email/message them personally to say thanks! I don’t use LinkedIn much so perhaps it’s just etiquette that I don’t understand.

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

No, it’s a huge achievement and people are going to be happy about it.

However, I’ve always found it funny when every post makes a point to publicly thank a long list of people. If I got a VS/TC offer and wanted to thank GR or my friends I’d just email/message them personally to say thanks! I don’t use LinkedIn much so perhaps it’s just etiquette that I don’t understand.

I like it tbh.. inspiring for me to read as I haven’t secured a Tc yet

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Am I the only one thinking that law firms are taking so long to respond this cycle compared to last.... like its honestly killing me looooooool.. still haven't heard back from these firms

White Cast TC (2022) Post Video Interview (October 20th) **4 months lol)
Cleary VS post app (11th October)
Kirkland VS post app (10th October)
Gibson Dunn VS post app (23rd Dec)
Freshfields TC Post WG (22nd Jan)
Hogan Lovells TC Post WG (Submitted 11th Jan)
Macfarlanes TC Post App (14th October)
Mishcon VS Post Video (22nd Jan)

I think Macfarlanes are prioritising vacation schemes right now and people are still waiting for their vacation scheme. But email them just in case if you want to find out.

Also, law firms are taking too long I think that is because of the pandemic application demand has gone up as Jessica said yesterday.

I think the firms that are the best at getting back quickly are Cooley as they went through all of the applications in 2 weeks and will get back to me next week where Travers Smith take ages. I am saying this because I think the demand for US firms is higher but I could be wrong.

 

[M1999]

Do people find it annoying/boastful when someone posts an offer? I assumed everyone did and after seeing people on Linkedin post theirs I did the same. Now I'm worried haha

Don’t be worried. If I’m having a bad day and I see a post I will roll my eyes but that’s me being ridiculously bitter and jealous- I admit it! If you’re proud of an achievement there’s absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t post it... it is an achievement to get a VS/TC especially this year!!

 

[SamTam99]

So it does seem like Addleshaw are doing things in batches...has anyone still not heard back (London) after the flurry that seems to have happened today?

Haven’t heard back for the London office yet, either! The waiting is killing me haha, applied late Nov 😭

 

[M1999]

So it does seem like Addleshaw are doing things in batches...has anyone still not heard back (London) after the flurry that seems to have happened today?

What flurry? I haven’t seen anyone had any news but I could be wrong.
I’m still waiting post VI

 

[Haz]

What flurry? I haven’t seen anyone had any news but I could be wrong.
I’m still waiting post VI

Some people have had invites to VIs and some have had rejections today.

 

[M1999]

Some people have had invites to VIs and some have had rejections today.

Do you know if this was post VI rejection?

 

[aspiringsolicitor123]

What flurry? I haven’t seen anyone had any news but I could be wrong.
I’m still waiting post VI

when did you get your VI invite? I haven't heard a word since submitting my app

 

[Haz]

Do you know if this was post VI rejection?

I think it was post-app rejections rather than post VI

 

[Andrew M]

Some people probably do, but who cares what they think. If someone has achieved something pertinent to their future career, its pretty expected that they post it on a career focused social network.

However, I have definitely side eyed a few that are effectively a dissertations worth of thanks and gratitude and explaining in excruitiating detail how humbled they are by the opportunity. Just seems a bit excessive.

Oh, I absolutely intend on thanking the lady with blond hair who passed me in the corridor and the bloke who stood next to me in the urinal. Afterall, it's a team effort. 😁

 

[Numerius Negidius]

W&C AC!