2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[SamTam99]

Ahhhhh massive congrats! I’m yet to hear back today so maybe I should assume a pfo hahaha , well done!!!

My friend only just had her phone call with a VS offer so don’t panic yet!!

 

[ZaraB]

Sorry I missed this until now - yes, 100% this is something worth doing, especially for firms who recruit rolling! I also made sure my CV was 100% on point and up-to-date for apps that ask you to submit it as well.
Pre-cycle open, you can also complete substantive research on firms, identify key jobs worth discussing in apps, etc - these are all things which require substantial working hours at the time and can slow down your whole app process

Perfect Jacob, thanks so much! Will give myself a break from this app season and then start on this

 

[ZaraB]

I did this! I think it is good way to reduce the stress of writing quality apps during the busy season when you'd be swamped with uni. It only backfired miserably once when I'd written out my answers for the questions on the NRF application and they decided to change it last year to a cover letter. I was super 😒😒 about it but all the research I had already done was really helpful for the cover letter anyway.

Thanks a lot Dheepa!! Hopefully this doesn't happen to every app I prep before next season 😂

 

[NextStageOfTheApplication]

I did them last year and passed. There really isn’t much you can do but play it and try to think of it as a game rather than an assessment

What was it like?

 

[Daniel Boden]

Thanks, Jaysen!

Having been an avid user of TCLA over the past two years, it is a true pleasure to be joining TCLA's forum team!

By way of background, I am a final-year Philosophy student at the University of Warwick, and a future trainee at Allen & Overy. I have also had vacation schemes at Bird & Bird, CMS (offer), Herbert Smith Freehills, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges (offer).

If you have any questions for me, please feel free to ask them. Otherwise, I look forward to seeing you all around the forum, answering your questions, and contributing to discussions!

All the best,

Neville

Welcome Neville! Great to have you with us

 

[or235]

For WBD, I saw an example of the pymetric tests and it looks a lot like the one PwC gave out. Anyone have any idea how to prep for it?

It better not be like PWC. Have not got passed that damn game 2 years in a row.

 

[layla rose]

My friend only just had her phone call with a VS offer so don’t panic yet!!

Ah thank you for the reassurance! Super kind. Don’t mind me just sat beside my phone waiting for it to ring for 2 hours 🤣

 

[Staples]

me on my way to Penningtons grad rec to try to get a post-ac outcome

I haven’t even got a post app outcome... 🙁 I know I sound like a broken record about them, but I LIKED them and they GHOSTED me so hard

 

[AAA_a]

Still no news from Travers Smith, Dechert, Latham (I think this is a pfo), MoFo, Gibson Dunn.
The wait is painful.

 

[Legallin]

Anyone who has done the mishcon final interview, how many days notice did your get before your interview? And how long did it take them to reply after you sent your availability

 

[castrooo]

Sorry if this comes across as insensitive. I’m in a bit of a pickle. Which do I pick: Slaughters vac scheme or FF? (Based solely on conversion rate of VS to TC!!) love both firms equally.

Freshfields!!!!!! You can send me a PM, and I will give you my reasoning for it!

 

[castrooo]

FF PFO post app, lol

I am sorry to hear it! If you don't mind me asking, did you apply for a TC or a vac scheme?

 

[p9b]

Same! I’m even wondering whether I should reach out to GR and ask a question because I did my GBA in November 😭

If you do, please lmk their response! 😭

 

[iomcopp]

Does anybody know if the Kennedys VI is strength or competency based?

 

[Jacob Miller]

Thanks, Jaysen!

Having been an avid user of TCLA over the past two years, it is a true pleasure to be joining TCLA's forum team!

By way of background, I am a final-year Philosophy student at the University of Warwick, and a future trainee at Allen & Overy. I have also had vacation schemes at Bird & Bird, CMS (offer), Herbert Smith Freehills, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges (offer).

If you have any questions for me, please feel free to ask them. Otherwise, I look forward to seeing you all around the forum, answering your questions, and contributing to discussions!

All the best,

Neville

Hey Neville, great to have you here!

 

[E.A]

I am sorry to hear it! If you don't mind me asking, did you apply for a TC or a vac scheme?

TC! Sorry I realised I posted this in the wrong thread

 

[E.TX]

just completed a simmons and simmons video interview, felt like I completely bombed it... 90s is so little time to give in depth answers

 

[Pierre343]

How are people interpreting Debevoise's discretionary dress code for AC? I'm leaning towards suit and tie but don't want to be the only one 😅

 

[cryingoverTCs]

Hi all! I just wanted to check if I understood something correctly
With SPACs, what is the reason why firms are going to the US stock markets for these? Is it because of the current UK regulations that mean when the SPAC has identified a target, they can no longer trade? If so, how is it known when a SPAC has identified a target? Do they announce it?

Thank you!

 

[Pierre343]

Hi all! I just wanted to check if I understood something correctly
With SPACs, what is the reason why firms are going to the US stock markets for these? Is it because of the current UK regulations that mean when the SPAC has identified a target, they can no longer trade? If so, how is it known when a SPAC has identified a target? Do they announce it?

Thank you!

yeah so i think its in london when they are going to merge, shares are suspended for the purpose of doing this. In Amsterdam and in the US shareholders have a Redemption Right which means they can exit with their money at this stage, but in the UK they don't, which makes it less attractive from a shareholder standpoint. I think.