2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[jan28]

This is me with embroidery, its the perfect zoning out activity! I've almost finished my Studio Ghibli piece

totoro embroidery on tcla would make my day

 

[AspiringSolicitor]

For those who got a PFO from Travers post-IV, just a heads up - they got back to me really quickly with super detailed feedback, so I'd recommend emailing Grad Rec. Really useful but only makes the rejection harder to swallow as the quality of the feedback has made me love the firm even more (imagine how well they treat their employees if they treat rejected candidates so well)... Also, they said it was a strong interview but my answer to just one of the ethical questions was muddled - guess it shows just how competitive the process is (missing out because of one below-average answer). Well done to those who got the VS. For me, onto the next...

 

[thirdtimelucky]

totoro embroidery on tcla would

totoro embroidery on tcla would make my day

It’s not perfect or finished but here she is!!

 

[Celestie]

It’s not perfect or finished but here she is!! View attachment 3125

That's amazing!!

 

[CharlotteLegal]

PFO from AG post AC, words used were I was a couple of marks off and just have a couple of things to polish re motivations and briefing exercise analysis 😭 held it together on the phone at least...

 

[JayC]

They have 15 TC available (5 for each year) and there are 15 Vac scheme spaces available so I assume they would consider start dates when finalising Vac scheme candidates but that’s just my observation

So do you think that everyone who gets a vac scheme gets a TC? Or are there separate vac schemes for the different intake years? Or is it 15 people in spring and 15 in summer lol

 

[thirdtimelucky]

That's amazing!!

If I don't get a TC at least I know I can do some hand embroidery :')

 

[Jony]

Dechert Spring post-AC PFO! Really enjoyed the interview though, 10/10 would apply again.

Aaaand that marks the end of this cycle - more than 30 job applications later! Been a real honor running with everyone here

See you on the schemes my Skadden and Ashurst friends

 

[Holly]

Dechert Spring post-AC PFO!

Aaaand that marks the end of this cycle - more than 30 job applications later! Been a real honor running with everyone here

See you on the schemes my Skadden and Ashurst friends

Skadden and Ashurst are lucky to have you 😍. Best of luck on your schemes!

 

[H Chambers]

PFO from Dechert Post-AC. Wasn't too hopeful considering I had the AC a while ago. Still have a couple more applications that may pay off, but otherwise will have been a brutal application cycle.

 

[KS94]

Guys, I just received a call from BPP University. They asked me to be an ambassador for them, enquiring why I chose not to study the LPC with them (applied for January start).

I told them this was due to cost and they said if I agree to become an ambassador for them (1-2 hours per month) - they will cover the cost of the LPC for me!!

I'm so surprised, this has come out of nowhere. Within an hour I had accepted a place and been enrolled onto part-time study.

Has anyone else had this?

 

[S87]

Guys, I just received a call from BPP University. They asked me to be an ambassador for them, enquiring why I chose not to study the LPC with them (applied for January start).

I told them this was due to cost and they said if I agree to become an ambassador for them (1-2 hours per month) - they will cover the cost of the LPC for me!!

I'm so surprised, this has come out of nowhere. Within an hour I had accepted a place and been enrolled onto part-time study.

Has anyone else had this?

They are in a massive PR sh**..so I am not surprised. But pay attention as they tend to go back on their word! So use a solicitor and email (words fly ink stays). I did my LPC at BPP..I did not have a positive experience!

 

[hamza alam]

Congrats!! Please may I know when you did your telephone interview and if this was for the summer vs?

i did my telephone interview last Thursday and this was for the summer vs!

 

[Ron Laflamme]

People who have been rejected post AC from Weil... How long did it take to receive post interview feedback, and was that feedback useful or pretty generic? Inb4 'waiting a weil jokes'

 

[OB]

Guys, I just received a call from BPP University. They asked me to be an ambassador for them, enquiring why I chose not to study the LPC with them (applied for January start).

I told them this was due to cost and they said if I agree to become an ambassador for them (1-2 hours per month) - they will cover the cost of the LPC for me!!

I'm so surprised, this has come out of nowhere. Within an hour I had accepted a place and been enrolled onto part-time study.

Has anyone else had this?

.... um did they mention they wanted to fund anyone else's LPC

 

[Jessica Booker]

At what point in the process do firms reach out to referees? Is it before a vac scheme or before the TC offer out of interest?

Depends on the firm and the nature of the references.

Some firms contact academic referees even before interviewing for vac schemes. Some only do this once you have accepted a TC... some will do it in the steps in between.

Some firms will have a policy of doing all vetting checks pre you starting a VS. Others, knowing they will have to go through that process again 2-3 years later when you join as a trainee may only choose to do it about 3-4 months before your TC starts.

 

[Matt_96]

Guys, I just received a call from BPP University. They asked me to be an ambassador for them, enquiring why I chose not to study the LPC with them (applied for January start).

I told them this was due to cost and they said if I agree to become an ambassador for them (1-2 hours per month) - they will cover the cost of the LPC for me!!

I'm so surprised, this has come out of nowhere. Within an hour I had accepted a place and been enrolled onto part-time study.

Has anyone else had this?

There's definitely more to this story than BPP is letting on. I agree with what @S87 says about BPP's current PR crisis.

 

[Sekani Wraith]

So do you think that everyone who gets a vac scheme gets a TC? Or are there separate vac schemes for the different intake years? Or is it 15 people in spring and 15 in summer lol

from my understanding, it’s 15 in total so there’s a TC for everyone who’s on the scheme. That doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone will get one though, just means that it’s not a competitive scheme. They can offer less than 15 if they think some people aren’t the right fit or they can offer everyone a TC if they think everyone is the right fit and everyone performs well.

 

[DMPLT123]

has anyone still not got the email from Travers saying they are reviewing apps until April?

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Hey folks,

For the NRF AC, have any of the stages (partner interview, negotiation, case study) been changed due to being online?

Specifically, the case study? Does it include a written element, so do we have to draft/write something or do we have a look at the case study and discuss with a partner/associate without writing/drafting?

Would appreciate an insight (anyone who done the winter vac scheme maybe since it was virtual)