2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Asil Ahmad]

RS finished almost 2 weeks ago so I imagine they’re now processing summer apps

Reed Smith had all of their spring assessment centres in February and people have been offered VS for spring last week. I know a few people who have been offered VS for spring.

 

[Haz]

Reed Smith had all of their spring assessment centres in February and people have been offered VS for spring last week. I know a few people who have been offered VS for spring.

Yeh so they should be doing summer applications now.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Yeh so they should be doing summer applications now.

Yes well the way they do it that they review all the research questions after the deadline hope that helps.

 

[Matt_96]

Morning guys

Re. Dechert, Travers and Reeds, I think we are going to hear back in April.

Is that an educated guess or did you reach out to them directly?

Also low key, after seeing what that other dude said about the ridiculousness of why he failed the RS commercial question, I feel confident enough to predict that I won't be making it to the AC.

 

[Kola]

Hey guys! So, this has been my first application cycle and for the past 6 months, much like everyone, I have been toiling away. In total:

I have applied to 44 firms.
I have received approx. 37 rejections.
I have been invited to 4 ACs.
I have only 7 applications pending.

BUT. None of that really matters anymore. Kirkland & Ellis just got back to me. I've been offered a training contract after an accelerated VS application. It's hard to describe how giddy I am right now. Just want to thank everyone on this forum. You are all lovely people who have been so wonderful, helpful and supportive. Special shout-outs to people who were kind enough to take the time to respond to private messages. If anyone want's advice that I have found to be useful, I am more than happy to answer any questions - just DM me!

For the nerds like myself who want a more detailed breakdown, I did make an excel sheet of my progress this application cycle. It does a good job of illustrating that no matter how much red you see, there is green at the end of the tunnel! Keep well guys, thanks again

 

[jan28]

Hey guys! So, this has been my first application cycle and for the past 6 months, much like everyone has, I have been toiling away. In total:

I have applied to 44 firms.
I have received approx. 37 rejection.
I have been invited to 4 ACs.
I have only 7 applications pending.

BUT. None of that really matters anymore. Kirkland & Ellis just got back to me. I've been offered a training contract after an accelerated VS application. It's hard to describe how giddy I am right now. Just want to thank everyone on this forum. You are all lovely people who have been so wonderful, helpful and supportive. Special shout-outs to people who were kind enough to take the time to respond to private messages. If anyone want's advice that I have found to be useful, I am more than happy to answer any questions - just DM me!

For the nerds like myself who want a more detailed breakdown, I did make an excel sheet of my progress this application cycle. It does a good job of illustrating that no matter how much red you see, there is green at the end of the tunnel! Keep well guys, thanks again

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Wowwww MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!

 

[M1999]

Is there a link to see what training contracts are rolling/non rolling?

 

[S87]

Is that an educated guess or did you reach out to them directly?

Also low key, after seeing what that other dude said about the ridiculousness of why he failed the RS commercial question, I feel confident enough to predict that I won't be making it to the AC.

Dechert is slowly going through spring and summer apps. Reeds they informed me that they received a shameful amount of apps and Travers told us! It is a mix between an educated guess and info

 

[Taylah]

Anyone heard from Taylor Vinters post AC?

 

[M1999]

Hey guys! So, this has been my first application cycle and for the past 6 months, much like everyone has, I have been toiling away. In total:

I have applied to 44 firms.
I have received approx. 37 rejection.
I have been invited to 4 ACs.
I have only 7 applications pending.

BUT. None of that really matters anymore. Kirkland & Ellis just got back to me. I've been offered a training contract after an accelerated VS application. It's hard to describe how giddy I am right now. Just want to thank everyone on this forum. You are all lovely people who have been so wonderful, helpful and supportive. Special shout-outs to people who were kind enough to take the time to respond to private messages. If anyone want's advice that I have found to be useful, I am more than happy to answer any questions - just DM me!

For the nerds like myself who want a more detailed breakdown, I did make an excel sheet of my progress this application cycle. It does a good job of illustrating that no matter how much red you see, there is green at the end of the tunnel! Keep well guys, thanks again

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Wow this is amazing- congratulations! Could I ask you a question? How did you manage to do 44 strong applications? Was there a plan you did to move quickly through the applications- I always spend way too much time on one and overthink it and would love some advice on how to churn out strong applications

 

[Celestie]

How is this thread nearly on 800 pages

 

[Celestie]

Me when @Jaysen made a LinkedIn post that TCLA discovered GIFs

 

[Emily K]

Hey guys! So, this has been my first application cycle and for the past 6 months, much like everyone has, I have been toiling away. In total:

I have applied to 44 firms.
I have received approx. 37 rejection.
I have been invited to 4 ACs.
I have only 7 applications pending.

BUT. None of that really matters anymore. Kirkland & Ellis just got back to me. I've been offered a training contract after an accelerated VS application. It's hard to describe how giddy I am right now. Just want to thank everyone on this forum. You are all lovely people who have been so wonderful, helpful and supportive. Special shout-outs to people who were kind enough to take the time to respond to private messages. If anyone want's advice that I have found to be useful, I am more than happy to answer any questions - just DM me!

For the nerds like myself who want a more detailed breakdown, I did make an excel sheet of my progress this application cycle. It does a good job of illustrating that no matter how much red you see, there is green at the end of the tunnel! Keep well guys, thanks again

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This is so so amazing!! Huge congrats and thanks for sharing, this just really shows despite all the rejections it only takes one yes! Hope you're celebrating today!!

 

[Jaysen]

Me when @Jaysen made a LinkedIn post that TCLA discovered GIFs

I had you in mind when I wrote that post 🤣

 

[Jaysen]

Hey guys! So, this has been my first application cycle and for the past 6 months, much like everyone has, I have been toiling away. In total:

I have applied to 44 firms.
I have received approx. 37 rejection.
I have been invited to 4 ACs.
I have only 7 applications pending.

BUT. None of that really matters anymore. Kirkland & Ellis just got back to me. I've been offered a training contract after an accelerated VS application. It's hard to describe how giddy I am right now. Just want to thank everyone on this forum. You are all lovely people who have been so wonderful, helpful and supportive. Special shout-outs to people who were kind enough to take the time to respond to private messages. If anyone want's advice that I have found to be useful, I am more than happy to answer any questions - just DM me!

For the nerds like myself who want a more detailed breakdown, I did make an excel sheet of my progress this application cycle. It does a good job of illustrating that no matter how much red you see, there is green at the end of the tunnel! Keep well guys, thanks again

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I absolutely love seeing spreadsheets like this - thank you for sharing!

Edit: I completely skipped the fact that you secured a training contract. This is such good news - a huge well done

 

[Sebastian Clark]

Me thinking 12 vac scheme applications while working full time is a decent effort then seeing people on 44 🤯 unbelievable effort

 

[KS94]

Hey guys! So, this has been my first application cycle and for the past 6 months, much like everyone has, I have been toiling away. In total:

I have applied to 44 firms.
I have received approx. 37 rejection.
I have been invited to 4 ACs.
I have only 7 applications pending.

BUT. None of that really matters anymore. Kirkland & Ellis just got back to me. I've been offered a training contract after an accelerated VS application. It's hard to describe how giddy I am right now. Just want to thank everyone on this forum. You are all lovely people who have been so wonderful, helpful and supportive. Special shout-outs to people who were kind enough to take the time to respond to private messages. If anyone want's advice that I have found to be useful, I am more than happy to answer any questions - just DM me!

For the nerds like myself who want a more detailed breakdown, I did make an excel sheet of my progress this application cycle. It does a good job of illustrating that no matter how much red you see, there is green at the end of the tunnel! Keep well guys, thanks again

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Congratulations!

This is how I'd like those who manage to obtain a TC to share it!

Show us your graft, your rejections and ultimately your perseverance - it genuinely gives those who have not yet secured a TC some hope and optimism.

 

[S87]

Me thinking 12 vac scheme applications while working full time is a decent effort then seeing people on 44 🤯 unbelievable effort

I had the same reaction. I do not know you but there are days where my brain is fried after an entire day of work!

 

[at23]

Hi everyone! just wondering if anyone has any experience of Russell Cooke first round interview?

 

[hlaws20]

Hi all, does anyone know how long the written questions for the Latham Watkins Dubai VS should be? Usually, they are 200-300 but they do not indicate. Will it best to email and ask them?