2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[lawgeek_301]

Does anyone know if any in-house legal internship positions still have apps open? I can’t seem to find any:/

 

[Kubed]

congratulations! when did you apply?? i'm still waiting!

Thanks! I applied in late December. Hope it's positive news for you soon.

 

[littup]

Sounding like a broken record now but has anyone heard from Penningtons post-AC? 😆

 

[littup]

Just received this from pinsent masons. I haven't done any tests or AC...
What do I do I'm v confused

Thank you for submitting an application for a Vacation Placement and participating in the subsequent assessment centre. We have now spent a considerable amount of time reviewing all the candidates and their skills and qualifications.

Whilst you have not made our initial shortlist, we were very impressed by your application and would like to hold you as a reserve in the event that a placement becomes available. If, for any reason, your circumstances change and you are no longer able to take up a placement this summer, please let us know.

I got this too! I haven't heard anything back yet so I'm assuming PFO.

 

[SB1539]

I don't even have the SST as part of my status... I applied for the London Training Contract 2022 oh dear

Have you heard anything now?

 

[SB1539]

Best of luck to you too! I thought we were meant to hear by the end of this week, but ah well!

Have you heard back yet?

 

[Lilz]

Have you heard back yet?

No, I don’t think anyone has!

 

[Lilz]

Didn't apply there but always intrigued why people ask stuff like this? What does it change lol

I think because if people have had heard back receiving offers, it might be easy to assume you have a PFO.

Besides, it’s also just interesting to find out whether they have started the ‘review’ process.

 

[littup]

Didn't apply there but always intrigued why people ask stuff like this? What does it change lol

They said they would get back to everyone before the end of February and I've been nervous all day and wondering if anyone else has heard.

It's my first cycle, my first AC, and my first couple of times posting on the forum, but thanks to you my last. 👍

 

[Kubed]

They said they would get back to everyone before the end of February and I've been nervous all day and wondering if anyone else has heard.

It's my first cycle, my first AC, and my first couple of times posting on the forum, but thanks to you my last. 👍

Don't let this put you off posting. I hope you hear back soon, it can be a horrendous process and this forum is overwhelmingly generally very supportive. Try to take your mind off it this weekend (easier said than done!) and do something you enjoy

 

[Lilz]

Christ, just don't assume anything until you get that email/call. No-one knows what's going on inside GRs' heads. Think its unhealthy to try and second guess anything based off the experiences of others.

Besides, if anyone had heard, I'm sure they'd post in here

It is easy to assume unfortunately, not that it is necessarily correct to do so.

I can see where you are coming from, but I think many people may be more inclined to reply to someone’s question asking if they had heard back from X firm, rather than posting “I have heard back off X firm” out the blue.

I don’t think it’s that deep anyway. I think sometimes we can be nosey sometimes and want to see if people have heard back or not, because if so, we may find out soon ☺️.

 

[Celestie]

It's my first cycle, my first AC, and my first couple of times posting on the forum, but thanks to you my last. 👍

Eek, don't be like that I am sure the person asking didn't have any malicious intent and was just curious about why you were asking and trying to reassure you that GR will tell you in time - don't freak yourself out. You are doing great x

 

[S87]

Guys,
I have been looking for the page listing the direct tc apps. Do you know where I can find it? I am going crazy while watching creed 2

 

[Jhn222]

Guys 😭 AC with TW 😭 I feel very overwhelmed today and I can't process it but I am so happy about it, I was convinced it would be a PFO because of how late it is

Omg congrats!
When did you apply?

 

[Naomi U]

On another note.. how do people demonstrate their commitment to commercial law without any legal experience? I have a lot of experience in hospitality, retail, admin at city firms, but I have no legal experience- not even any posts in the law society or anything. I think this is what is letting my application down. I know why I want to do law but I find it unconvincing because I don’t have evidence to say ‘I would like it because I’ve experienced it and I enjoyed this aspect of it’. Even though I try to relate it a lot to transferable skills, I still think my application is lacking. Unfortunately though getting legal experience is truly hard

Hiya!

There are a number of great events and online programs that you can participate in which show an interest in commercial law. Inside Sherpa is a great website for this as they host a number of virtual internships for a number of firms.

In addition to this, virtual open days, online webinars and even conversations with people via LinkedIn are also great ways to demonstrate an interest in a career in commercial law.

 

[cryingoverTCs]

hey guys so I'm completing the WBD app and in the work exp section is says this:
"Please describe how your experience in this role matches the job you are applying for. Think about how the experience you've gained would help you be successful in performing your duties."

do I have to do something different to normal work exp sections?

 

[John Travoni]

So is anyone rn currently preparing for the Kennedy’s VI after today’s news ??

 

[Num]

I did the HD interview yesterday.

Hey! Hope it went well🤞 Do you mind letting us know How did you find the interview also what office/type of app?

 

[hannahlawstudent3]

Does anyone have any advice at all for the Dechert VI? 😅 I have done a few VIs in the past and haven't managed to pass this stage! 😟

In the same boat here, really struggling to prepare. Does anyone have any insights at all they could share? It would be massively appreciated!

 

[hannahlawstudent3]

Dechert VI! Applied on the deadline

*edit: Spring!

In the same boat here, but really struggling to prepare. Does anyone have any insights at all they could share? It would be massively appreciated!