2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Lillith]

You could say you have a preference for X-Y dates as there is a chance you may secure another scheme that would run A-B dates if that is the case.

It’s not rude, it’s managing expectations (which is much better than any other outcome really).

Just be prepared for the firm to say no and give you the “worst case” dates.

Thanks!

 

[Veep9]

Fox Williams tests!

 

[ilovetheDLR]

is cob 5pm?

At Goldman its probably 5am lol but generally yeah I'd say its safe to assume 5pm

 

[E1998]

At Goldman its probably 5am lol but generally yeah I'd say its safe to assume 5pm

hahahah, thank you!

 

[Daniel Boden]

is cob 5pm?

If you're meaning close of business, I think that's a pretty reasonable assumption yeah

 

[Jessica Booker]

is cob 5pm?

Probably 5.30pm.... but if you have to submit something by that time I wouldn’t leave it that late. City firms tend to be 9.30-5.30 hours. Regional firms tend to be more 9.00-5.00pm.

 

[E1998]

Probably 5.30pm.... but if you have to submit something by that time I wouldn’t leave it that late. City firms tend to be 9.30-5.30 hours. Regional firms tend to be more 9.00-5.00pm.

Thank you, I am waiting for news!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you, I am waiting for news!

Try to be patient.

These things are rarely a hard deadline and and I wouldn’t be surprised if you heard back tomorrow instead.

 

[acceleratedlaw]

has anyone heard back from BLM (post AC) or has any idea on timeline?

 

[hz1997]

Has anyone heard back from Gateley after the video interview and assessment?

 

[layla rose]

How do people calm nerves in the run up to an AC? Also, does anyone else find themselves fighting that imposter syndrome and start thinking the firm took them to AC by accident? 😅

 

[CareerChanger]

Has anyone who was successful at AC for PMC not had their feedback call arranged yet? I’ve had zero response from grad rec and from their email it seemed as though they were planning on completing feedback calls by Wednesday.

 

[FM302989]

How do people calm nerves in the run up to an AC? Also, does anyone else find themselves fighting that imposter syndrome and start thinking the firm took them to AC by accident? 😅

Slow your breathing;
Avoid overthinking;
Mindset - be confident. You got to this stage for a reason, now finish off your hard work!

If you're confident and maintain a calm mindset, you can tackle any challenges or random questions thrown your way.

 

[AAA_a]

Anyone not heard from MoFo post app?

 

[MLF]

has anyone heard back from BLM (post AC) or has any idea on timeline?

Are BLM recruiting on a rolling basis? I thought they weren't and their deadline was mid-April?

 

[Jessica Booker]

How accommodating are law firms who run two summer vacation schemes likely to be - re. allowing you to shift from one slot to their other one so you can accept a VS from another firm as well?

depends on the firm and how full the individual schemes are at the point of you asking, and how flexible the firm can be in upping numbers.

No one will be able to tell you than the firm in question. Just give them a call tomorrow to discuss it.

 

[Mxkry]

Ashurst PFO finally!

 

[Nathan Hayes]

How long should you wait following an assessment centre before you start chasing up for an outcome? I know people who have had ACs after mine and have heard back but it’s not been even 2 weeks yet.

 

[Jaysen]

At Goldman its probably 5am lol but generally yeah I'd say its safe to assume 5pm

I'm loving the recent TCLA humour 😆

 

[lawgal101]

Has anyone heard from Trowers (post-AC)?