2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[lozza_2]

Because firms experience people accepting a TC for a later date and then reneging when they can start a TC earlier.

It could also be SQE related. As I understand it, Reed Smith‘s SQE model will be you start as a graduate and work alongside completing the SQE exams, so they don’t need people to have the time lag between graduating and starting a TC.

Oh I see....but I still think it is annoying for them to do that. I wouldn’t have applied otherwise if I didn’t want to start a TC in 2023 provided I was successful....and in reality, I think the majority of firms are recruiting for 2023/2024 so it is not like there are so many options out there where I can get a TC before 2023.

I received this email too but then in the next paragraph it stated:

'We appreciate that all circumstances are different and so if you still wish to continue with your application then please feel free to email us at [email protected]'

So I assume we can just email them and say we want our application to still be considered?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Oh I see....but I still think it is annoying for them to do that. I wouldn’t have applied otherwise if I didn’t want to start a TC in 2023 provided I was successful....and in reality, I think the majority of firms are recruiting for 2023/2024 so it is not like there are so many options out there where I can get a TC before 2023.

A lot of firms are recruiting for 2023/24 knowing they will be putting people either through the GDL/LPC in the time gap between them graduating and starting a TC, or on an equivalent SQE prep course.

Reed Smith aren’t taking that approach. They will be recruiting people with no need to study between graduating and starting a TC, and so someone would have 2-3 years out doing nothing.

 

[GK8997]

Oh I see....but I still think it is annoying for them to do that. I wouldn’t have applied otherwise if I didn’t want to start a TC in 2023 provided I was successful....and in reality, I think the majority of firms are recruiting for 2023/2024 so it is not like there are so many options out there where I can get a TC before 2023.

I definitely agree, the market is so competitive out there so I think a lot of people will want to have a TC regardless of when it's start date is (especially if it's at a firm they really like!)

 

[Lily721]

I received this email too but then in the next paragraph it stated:

'We appreciate that all circumstances are different and so if you still wish to continue with your application then please feel free to email us at [email protected]'

So I assume we can just email them and say we want our application to still be considered?

True, but this process is so competitive this year that I feel like any delay in moving between the stages can be decisive....and who knows how long it will take them to respond back following an email that I want to continue with my application.

 

[Anya B]

For those interested, I had a reply to my email to Winckworth grad rec, saying we should hear soon (sorry that's not very specific for everyone waiting)

 

[Helpme12345]

The wait from V&E is killing me!!!!!!

 

[RoughWood]

Hi guys just wanted some ideas. How would you approach the question: “Do you find there are enough hours in the day to complete your to-do list?”

Are they looking for honesty here, like admitting sometimes there may not be and what you do to help that ie making sure th left over tasks are prioritised the next day etc? Thanks!

I would view this as emphasising the importance of time management and prioritisation, and ensuring that deadlines are clear if being assigned a piece of work.
A simple line referring to how sometimes there can be spontaneous pieces of work that require your immediate attention so ensuring an open line of communication with your supervisors is paramount. Some deadlines are fixed and some can be flexible but always keep people up to date regarding when a piece of work can be realistically expected to be complete.

 

[Jammo58]

ORRICK WG INVITE!!!!!!!! They are literally my last hope this cycle. I applied on 16th October - exactly 5 months ago. Really hope this isn't just another thing to get my hopes up. Come on let's smash this!!!

 

[Law2022]

ORRICK WG INVITE!!!!!!!! They are literally my last hope this cycle. I applied on 16th October - exactly 5 months ago. Really hope this isn't just another thing to get my hopes up. Come on let's smash this!!!

Break a leg!!! You got this - sending positive vibes your way

 

[M777]

Anyone still waiting on mofo and gibson dunn post-app?

 

[NSinger]

@Jessica Booker
Hi Jessica, hope you are well.
Do you have any advice for a Verbal Commerical Case study? More specifically what it could look like and how to prepare? The interview isn't long less than an hour so I'm just wondering what they would expect of me.

 

[ibs97]

The wait from V&E is killing me!!!!!!

SERIOUSLY

 

[Helpme12345]

SERIOUSLY

Surely we’ll hear today... SURELY

 

[djqb]

Hey everybody - I've just been invited for Stephenson Harwood's online critical reasoning test.

I'd really appreciate it if anybody has any tips regarding the same, if they've done it before. Is it like the Watson Glaser test, or is it similar to any other kinds of tests? This is my first time doing the Stephenson Harwood test, and I'd very much appreciate some insight.

Thanks as always!

 

[tractor12]

Hey everybody - I've just been invited for Stephenson Harwood's online critical reasoning test.

I'd really appreciate it if anybody has any tips regarding the same, if they've done it before. Is it like the Watson Glaser test, or is it similar to any other kinds of tests? This is my first time doing the Stephenson Harwood test, and I'd very much appreciate some insight.

Thanks as always!

Its a WG test!

 

[aspiringlawyer22]

Hi, has anyone heard back from W&C post video interview for their summer vacation? If so, when did you complete your interview?

 

[G P]

Surely we’ll hear today... SURELY

Every day I don't hear is a day I'm still in with a chance 😅

 

[lawstudent456]

Is anyone else still waiting to hear back for Linklaters Pathfinders or Simmons & Simmons Spring Insight Scheme?

 

[OB]

Are there any graduates (law grad 2020) who didn't receive an email from Reed Smith withdrawing them? Did the people who get emailed graduate earlier, and are they waiting post-research questions? TIA x

 

[Bakers Junior Lawyer]

Hey everybody - I've just been invited for Stephenson Harwood's online critical reasoning test.

I'd really appreciate it if anybody has any tips regarding the same, if they've done it before. Is it like the Watson Glaser test, or is it similar to any other kinds of tests? This is my first time doing the Stephenson Harwood test, and I'd very much appreciate some insight.

Thanks as always!

Congrats on the Invite, man! Rooting for you.