2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[ZaraB]

Is anyone else waiting on CRS? I have seen a few VI's being handed out.

 

[lilli]

Is anyone else waiting on CRS? I have seen a few VI's being handed out.

Yeah I haven't heard anything yet, didn't know whether this meant PFO but staying hopeful lol

 

[Kablahc]

Got my AC with Dentons coming up next week ish, anyone got any tips/insights they wouldn't mind sharing??

 

[Angiee]

Anyone else still waiting for TLT (London) post app?

Hi, I’m still waiting! Have you heard back yet?!

 

[Carmen H]

Got my AC with Dentons coming up next week ish, anyone got any tips/insights they wouldn't mind sharing??

is this for vac scheme or direct TC?

 

[Kablahc]

is this for vac scheme or direct TC?

VS if anyone's gone through it and got an offer/feedback!!

 

[Kelly_]

omg I just found out that I had an email in my spam from Shearman for an interview!!!!! This is my first ever interview so if anyone has any tips or anything it would be so appreciated!!

 

[Law on my mind]

Has anyone heard back from Pinsent Masons Post AC for the Birmingham office? Or anyone portal been updated post - AC?

 

[vicsgreeno]

Hi Everyone! I have the Willkie written exercise tomorrow and was just wondering if anyone had any tips on how to approach an analytical written exercise/ how they mark it? Please feel free to message me but also completely understand if you'd rather not say anything or feel uncomfortable!

 

[josemourinho]

Yeah I haven't heard anything yet, didn't know whether this meant PFO but staying hopeful lol

In relation to CRS, I also haven't heard and put a lot into the app so staying hopeful. Its worth pointing out that a few people might have applied to the Cheltenham or Guildford offices so they might still be deciding for London. Not sure if that is just wishful thinking though!

 

[LEL]

So I have a bit of a dilemma, if a firm asks you where else you have applied for and the other firms you have applied for aren't necessary exactly the same as the interviewing firm, is it okay to justify it by just saying what you liked about particular firms even if they don't all fall in the same category e.g. I liked some firms because they operate in media and entertainment/ energy/ life sciences and healthcare which are sectors and industries I am interested in and I applied to others because of their transactional focus?

Yeah I think that works, just try to find a common thread between the firms, whether that be in strength of practice areas, international network, training quality. You don't have to mention allll the firms you applied to of course, just highlight some similarities between them and the firm you're interviewing at

 

[small_turtle]

Hi all! Please may I know if InsideSherpa is a good resource to prep for virtual vac schemes? Thank you!

 

[Risup]

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omg I just found out that I had an email in my spam from Shearman for an interview!!!!! This is my first ever interview so if anyone has any tips or anything it would be so appreciated!!

Congratulations and good luck! May I ask when you received the email?

 

[Flora2580]

How can bronze/silver members sign up for the M&A bootcamp webinar on the 24th?

 

[annalisekeating]

Morning frenzzz, was so happy to receive an invite to situational judgement test and video interview for Charles Russell Speechlys yesterday. Anyone else / got any question tips? 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

Hi, I've also got an interview! Do you know how long they give you to answer the questions/ thinking time? Good luck!

 

[Naomi U]

So I have a bit of a dilemma, if a firm asks you where else you have applied for and the other firms you have applied for aren't necessary exactly the same as the interviewing firm, is it okay to justify it by just saying what you liked about particular firms even if they don't all fall in the same category e.g. I liked some firms because they operate in media and entertainment/ energy/ life sciences and healthcare which are sectors and industries I am interested in and I applied to others because of their transactional focus?

Hiya!

I don’t think there is anything wrong with this but the key here would be to really focus on your justifications.

I think firms ask this question to get a further understanding of your motivations and interests regarding a career in commercial law. Therefore it’s perfectly fine to have multiple interests so long as you are able to relate and link these back to your chosen firm.

Hope this helps!☺️

 

[GK8997]

Yeah I think that works, just try to find a common thread between the firms, whether that be in strength of practice areas, international network, training quality. You don't have to mention allll the firms you applied to of course, just highlight some similarities between them and the firm you're interviewing at

Okay, thank you so much!

 

[GK8997]

Hiya!

I don’t think there is anything wrong with this but the key here would be to really focus on your justifications.

I think firms ask this question to get a further understanding of your motivations and interests regarding a career in commercial law. Therefore it’s perfectly fine to have multiple interests so long as you are able to relate and link these back to your chosen firm.

Hope this helps!☺️

This is really helpful, thank you!

 

[Daniel Boden]

Hello! does anyone have any advice specifically on what kind of knowledge I should have before attending a VS to give me the best chance of securing the TC? I don't mean things like being confident, enthusiastic, etc. I'm doing what I can to get a better understanding of what a law firm does, but I feel quite nervous about actually performing when it summer comes along and I have to go for the VS. Does anyone know if the online Forage courses help? Or are they a waste of time?

I made a thread on this last year and the below is what I did and it worked pretty well for me

Vacation Scheme Preparation

Hi guys, Per my post in the 'hearing back from law firms' thread, I thought I would create this so we can bounce ideas off each other and help each other out with any questions to ensure that we can all (hopefully) get those TC offers after this summer! I'll post my approach today but please...

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[Daniel Boden]

I agree, I have no idea how to convert a vacation scheme into a training contract and I have a spring vacation scheme coming up. I've seen some threads about conversion, but they're not as detailed as I'd like and they're more-so about imposter syndrome rather than the work you do / how to build rapport and connections at the firm. I was thinking we should start a thread on this about how we can convert?

Not sure if you've seen this thread from last summer?

These tips are excellent:

Virtual Vacation Schemes - Top Tips

A huge thank you to this candidate who shared this advice after completing Weil's virtual vacation scheme: General Tips Be yourself. Vacation schemes are about the firm seeing if they would want to work with you but also for you to see if you would want to work at the firm. Neither assessment...

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