2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[lawstudent12345]

Has anyone heard from white & case/linklaters/ashurst/slaughter & may london summer vac schemes

Haven't heard from linklaters but heard back from slaughters regarding summer VS!

 

[Celestie]

First thing I am buying with my trainee salary (if I ever get a TC plz god be nice to me) is a cat and no one can stop me

edit: Actually I will adopt a cat and leave a donation at the cat rescue. Cats need homes.

 

[WannabeSolicitor24]

First thing I am buying with my trainee salary (if I ever get a TC plz god be nice to me) is a cat and no one can stop me

 

[Jaysen]

Hey guys,

Just to let you know that the forum team is running a new commercial discussion each week. Every weekend, they'll pick a new topic to discuss and anyone is open to ask questions/share their thoughts. This will be based on a story in the commercial newsletter.

The idea is to help anyone to develop their commercial awareness by actively engaging in topics that are currently in the news.

This week, the team are discussing Tesla's investment in bitcoin: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/goodbye-fiat-tesla’s-investment-in-bitcoin.3426/post-64770

 

[lucefrancesxx]

just got rejected by slaughter and may for its easter scheme lol

Was this via email or phone call?

 

[ZaraB]

Just a special thanks to those who have posted rejections, awaiting and successful apps!

People always talk about their successes but this forum is very good at normalising rejection as sometimes I feel like I am the only one getting rejected especially at this time when I have a few firms that have been silent!

 

[AJLegacy]

Casually waiting for the rejections from Mishcon, Latham and HFW to come in.

 

[legalCheek27]

Have Willkie post-VI 'written analytical exercise' coming up. With the keyword being 'analytical', I'm guessing this will differ slightly from other written assessments. Does anyone have any experience with this/ tips on how best to prepare? As a general point, I've let myself down so far when it comes to the written assessment stage (I'm just a fairly slow reader and always leave myself too little time to do the write up) - so any tips with regard to time management during WAs would be much appreciated).

 

[CareerChanger]

Hey guys,

Just to let you know that the forum team is running a new commercial discussion each week. Every weekend, they'll pick a new topic to discuss and anyone is open to ask questions/share their thoughts. This will be based on a story in the commercial newsletter.

The idea is to help anyone to develop their commercial awareness by actively engaging in topics that are currently in the news.

This week, the team are discussing Tesla's investment in bitcoin: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/goodbye-fiat-tesla’s-investment-in-bitcoin.3426/post-64770

 

[Numerius Negidius]

W&C post AC rejection

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Just a special thanks to those who have posted rejections, awaiting and successful apps!

People always talk about their successes but this forum is very good at normalising rejection as sometimes I feel like I am the only one getting rejected especially at this time when I have a few firms that have been silent!

I am still waiting for firms since 1st February like Cooley but know what it feels like to be rejected. I feel you.

 

[legalCheek27]

W&C post AC rejection

Same, the interview went really well but made a mess of the written assessment!

 

[Haz]

W&C post AC rejection

Same with me. Found that written assessment insanely difficult. Oh well 😭

 

[SF1234]

Anyone heard back from Debevoise about what date they’ve got for the open day?

 

[Jacob Miller]

Anyone else heard from Travers after the invites on Friday?

They may well be releasing invites for AC's in batches to prevent some candidates from having more time to prep than others.

 

[ZaraB]

I am still waiting for firms since 1st February like Cooley but know what it feels like to be rejected. I feel you.

It sucks, I am waiting for 5 firms but for some of them I have been waiting for so long that it feels like rejection is imminent

 

[Jacob Miller]

Hi, does anyone know long HSF usually take to get back to people after the AC? I know in the past they’ve told people the same day but I’m curious about whether this is usually the case- thanks!

I found out quite quickly after mine, maybe a week tops? Might even have been a few days.

 

[Jacob Miller]

First thing I am buying with my trainee salary (if I ever get a TC plz god be nice to me) is a cat and no one can stop me

edit: Actually I will adopt a cat and leave a donation at the cat rescue. Cats need homes.

My fiancee is on at me for a pair of Daschunds when we're settled in London 👀

 

[Lillith]

I found out quite quickly after mine, maybe a week tops? Might even have been a few days.

Thank you! Do you remember if it was an email or a phone call? The phone calls are really stressful so I need to mentally prepare myself for it 😄

 

[kat_]

Hi everyone!
(it might be a stupid question)
but I am wondering whether there is a point in applying for a training contract with no legal work experience? or is it better to wait for autumn for VS applications?