2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Hugh Jarse]

long-awaited PFO from Simmons and Simmons VS (London) post-tests/VI!

 

[Rashida]

Post-VI PFO from Addleshaw Goddard - expected with the amount of “ermmmmmm” intervals in my answers!

 

[theTC_girl]

CRS TC AC!

Congratulations on the AC!! When did you hear back post VI?

 

[ellensdaleoriginal]

Does anyone know Winston & Strawn’s grad rec email address? I sent an email to ask about the outcome of my app to the same address I sent my app to, but got an automatic reply and I don’t think they check this address anymore. Is there any other?

You could try [email protected]

 

[LawGrad2019]

Congratulations on the AC!! When did you hear back post VI?

Under 2 weeks later, but this was for the Guildford office.

Thank you

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker I've been wondering if firms ever compare your applications if you reapply? do they ever look to assess if you've developed/progressed since the previous cycle?

Yes, it is feasible depending on their data policy. I often did it pre GDPR to check whether there had been any development since the last application when it was a more borderline decision. Sometimes from the subsequent application it was as a straight yes or no decision, so was only when I was sat on the fence and wondered how much had changed in the last year (especially if that wasn’t evident from evidence on the application) that I would go back and review.

A lot of firms/employers wipe data after 12-18 months though because of GDPR, so maybe the case that the application is no longer available to them.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I must be really bad at interviews post VI rejection for AG. Not really sure where I’m going wrong, I think I speak clearly and enthusiastically so it must be what I’m saying is just not good. Does anyone know if there are any demonstrations or model answers of how to answer VI questions?

Unfortunately there won’t be model answers. In fact model answers is often where people go wrong on VIs as it just comes across as predictable/disingenuous

 

[M1999]

Unfortunately there won’t be model answers. In fact model answers is often where people go wrong on VIs as it just comes across as predictable/disingenuous

Thanks jessica, do you know how they mark VIs/what they look for? I feel like I really don’t know how to improve

 

[BorgP95]

I fully expect a PFO post VI for mine -> I didn't slip up or anything, but my answers to some of the questions were a little sus. Especially the one which asked for a fun fact about me.

Yeah I try to stay optimistic with all of the applications but I already preliminarily moved Simmons into my rejection pile....horrific 😂

 

[rosie.l]

long-awaited PFO from Simmons and Simmons VS (London) post-tests/VI!

so sorry to hear this do u mind me asking when you submitted the VI

 

[Andrew M]

I must be really bad at interviews post VI rejection for AG. Not really sure where I’m going wrong, I think I speak clearly and enthusiastically so it must be what I’m saying is just not good. Does anyone know if there are any demonstrations or model answers of how to answer VI questions?

Don't be so hard on yourself. It's especially competitive right now and there are *such* small margins between proceeding to the next stage and just missing out. If you continue to create opportunities for yourself - and reflect on what you can improve/do differently along the way - you will be successful.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thanks jessica, do you know how they mark VIs/what they look for? I feel like I really don’t know how to improve

Unfortunately there isn’t a set answer to that either.

The competencies/strengths/abilities/knowledge a firm looks for will always be different from one another, and what they look for in VIs will be different too. Two firms could ask the same question and one could value what you say much more than the other firm who might value more about how you say it.

 

[ofm]

Hey everyone! I really need some help. I'm prepping a presentation for an AC where I have to pitch a prospective client to the law firm. I've got all the reasons for why its a good company and some reasons for why it's a good fit in the law firm, but I can't really figure out how to dig deeper than that.

How would one go about developing reasons for why the company is a good prospective client?

Any ideas would be so helpful!!! Thank you!!!

 

[Hugh Jarse]

so sorry to hear this do u mind me asking when you submitted the VI

applied quite close to the deadline (14th Jan) and completed the VI/tests on the 20th of Jan - good luck if you're still waiting to hear, no news is good news!

 

[theTC_girl]

Does anyone know if harbottle and lewis is open for TC apps this year? website doesn't seem to have updated since last year

Yea they are per their LinkedIn page

 

[sam970]

Has anyone heard anything from trowers?

 

[matthew.gold123]

I’m waiting too, I will let you know if hear!

If you hear anything, give me a shout!

Thanks - will do , and good luck!

 

[cryingoverTCs]

post-app PFO from Addleshaw Goddard sad timez

 

[layla rose]

Gosh this forum is so friendly and supportive - it’s really amazing! I feel for finance people who don’t have anything at all like this forum, How do they get through it???

 

[els124]

Finally heard back from NRF post-WG. If anyone's done the telephone interview and can tell me what it's like, please share!