2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[LS12]

Orrick WG!! Applied on the deadline so really ruled this application out! Over the moon!

 

[Aun Abbas]

Orrick WG!! Applied on the deadline so really ruled this application out! Over the moon!

Congratulations!! May I annoyingly ask if this is for the 2021 vac scheme or 2022 direct tc?

 

[LS12]

Congratulations!! May I annoyingly ask if this is for the 2021 vac scheme or 2022 direct tc?

2021 vac scheme! Don’t worry I don’t mind you asking - I should have stipulated lol

 

[wdclarke]

I hope the news was positive; congrats on the interview.

Ed, it was thankfully! Thank you.

 

[M777]

Anyone else still waiting on mayer brown post-phone interview? I did mine december, have heard nothing and was told they'd give me an outcome ASAP after I emailed in february, - I really do want to find out! I'm close to ruling it out as a rejection at this point, but it'd be nice to confirm it with them

 

[deckoking123]

Can anyone guide me to firms that recruit more from TCs (list) if any?

 

[gg332dd]

Are we supposed to reply to emails inviting to complete VI, or to book slot for AC etc?

 

[JayC]

Does anyone who's done the Willkie interview have any tips? Feel free to message me

 

[zajixyx]

I've just received an invite for the DAC Beachcroft interview, it seems that it's not going to be super stressful because they stipulate there are 3 attempts for each question.

Has anyone already taken the VI? Any tips, feedback?

 

[LegalLordLox]

The WBD email had my heart racing! Only to be told they’ll keep us updated weekly. Guess that’s something isn’t it?

 

[Hele25]

Okay, I’ve decided to go for it and I’m currently doing as many direct to TC applications as I can (whilst ensuring they’re adequately researched).

I’m doing Shoosmiths atm and one of their questions says:

“Describe a time when you’ve had to analyse information or data to provide recommendations or solutions. How did you go about the task, and what was the outcome?”

Does anyone have any idea what types of examples they’re looking for?
my brain is either fried from uni or I’ve just done too many apps at this point hahaha
Thanks so much!

 

[layk]

The WBD email had my heart racing! Only to be told they’ll keep us updated weekly. Guess that’s something isn’t it?
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I haven't even received this email from them, where's my weekly update!!

 

[GK8997]

Ropes VS offer!

 

[Legalmel_99]

Is there a thread for strength based questions/ scenario based questions

 

[karinny]

Has anyone heard from Shoosmiths or DAC Beachcroft post app??

Yeah! Got shortlisted for a video interview yesterday for DACB

 

[Jaysen]

Ropes VS offer!

Amazing, well done!

 

[GK8997]

Amazing, well done!

Thank you Jaysen!

 

[LegalLordLox]

I haven't even received this email from them, where's my weekly update!!

I’m sure they’re working through the apps and firing off emails gradually.

This was the email.

Thank you for submitting your application and completing the pymetrics exercises.

Next steps are for the team to complete application scoring and pymetrics comparison. Due to the high volume of applications, an increase of 75% on 2020, we will take slightly longer to communicate final outcomes to you.

We are hoping to confirm our decisions by the end of March. However, we will stay in touch with you on a weekly basis with regards to our progress. As always, please do not hesitate to contact us with any queries you may have.

Best regards

The Graduate Team

 

[LegalLily]

Ropes VS offer!

Amazing!!!!!! When was your AC?

 

[Velikilawyer123]

Ropes VS offer!

Massive congrats!! I saw a missed call from grad rec and now they're not picking up hahah! Aggh have to wait til tomorrow to find out.

Do you reckon they're only calling those that passed or would they call everyone? I remember from the AC they said quite generally that they would call us in the week of the 22nd (so they're early), but it seemed like they would call everyone regardless of outcome and also to offer feedback.