General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[yahyee96]

Those with vacation schemes with Mishcon how long did it take to hear back after the interview and was this by phone or email? Thanks in advance

took 3 working days and it was by phone

 

[lexiak]

Has anyone heard back from Katten? I received an email asking if I required visa sponsorship, and nothing after that. That was on the 6 March - should I follow up or wait until next week?

 

[Bugsy Malone]

took 3 working days and it was by phone

That’s good to know, thank you

 

[D]

Has anyone heard back from Katten? I received an email asking if I required visa sponsorship, and nothing after that. That was on the 6 March - should I follow up or wait until next week?

I know someone posted on here that they didn't sponsor Visa's, so, they may just be checking with people to use as another "filter"?

 

[FutureCity]

Delighted to say I also got an AC invite from Reed Smith! Does anyone have any advice for the strengths based interview and case study? Thank you in advance!

Congratulations. Did you already complete yours? All ACs have been put on a halt.

 

[lexiak]

I know someone posted on here that they didn't sponsor Visa's, so, they may just be checking with people to use as another "filter"?

It might be! I actually don't need sponsorship so wondering whether I'm in the "maybe" pile or :/

 

[Deleted member 5185]

Does anyone know how long it takes to hear back from Browne Jacobson post online tests ? Best of luck everyone !

 

[FutureCity]

It might be! I actually don't need sponsorship so wondering whether I'm in the "maybe" pile or :/

Gateley asked me a similar question before and I was rejected despite not needing a visa. Not the most reassuring thing to hear, but sharing my experience.

Depending on when you applied, I would wait slightly longer. Particularly because of the uncertainty around the coronavirus.

 

[lawlad]

Anyone have any advice for Sidley Austin vacation scheme interview would very be grateful?

 

[M&ALawyer]

Vacation scheme offer from Mills & Reeve!

 

[Ratish S]

Couple updates (non-paywall) on the virus in relation to law firms:

https://www.thelawyer.com/first-fir...news&adg=083E4B13-250A-49B8-B11C-00C168E80F56

https://www.thelawyer.com/coronavir...8303&adg=083E4B13-250A-49B8-B11C-00C168E80F56

 

[FutureCity]

Couple updates (non-paywall) on the virus in relation to law firms:

https://www.thelawyer.com/first-fir...news&adg=083E4B13-250A-49B8-B11C-00C168E80F56

https://www.thelawyer.com/coronavir...8303&adg=083E4B13-250A-49B8-B11C-00C168E80F56

there is a paywall. anyone have access?

 

[George Rowe]

Has anyone done a telephone interview with Dentons? I initially applied for a vacation scheme but they emailed saying they are full, and are progressing me to the TC route and next stage is a 1 hour telephone interview. Thanks

 

[Demna87]

there is a paywall. anyone have access?

I can only see the first link ---

Law firms have begun to amend their graduate recruitment activities in response to the spread of coronavirus across the globe.

More than 30 law firms run spring vacation schemes in which students from across the UK and beyond gather to experience life in the profession; however, these are now under threat.

Shearman & Sterling was due to run a vacation scheme from 16-27 March, but has now decided to postpone it until a later date.

Linklaters has postponed its first Pathfinder scheme of the year – a two-day ‘insight event’ for first year students – until May. However, a spokesperson for Linklaters said that “as of 12 March, our spring vacation scheme is still going ahead; however, we are monitoring the situation very closely.” The firm’s spring vac scheme is currently set for 30 March to 9 April.

Many other firms are carrying on as normal for now. A spokesperson for Bristows, which has a two-day scheme on 25-26 March, said: “We are still planning on hosting the spring workshop and have asked candidates to confirm that they have not been to certain countries, or in contact with anyone who has been there. However, we will keep an eye on government recommendations over the next couple of weeks and will cancel if needed.”

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for TLT said: “We are monitoring the impact of the coronavirus on all aspects of our business in line with government advice. This includes our spring vacation scheme and we will keep those due to take part informed if we decide to postpone to a later date.”

Farrer & Co too has sent offers out to successful applicants for its scheme, planned for 30 March to 9 April, but is monitoring the situation.

 

[Andre]

Has anyone done a telephone interview with Dentons? I initially applied for a vacation scheme but they emailed saying they are full, and are progressing me to the TC route and next stage is a 1 hour telephone interview. Thanks

Just got a holding email - when is your interview?

 

[acceleratedlaw]

trowers AC got cancelled in London because of corona

 

[L.M.P]

Dentons rejections (post app/ expected) and DAC Beachroft VI invite (unexpected!)

 

[Andre]

Dentons rejections (post app/ expected) and DAC Beachroft VI invite (unexpected!)

Was Dentons for TC?

 

[L.M.P]

Was Dentons for TC?

Yep both are TC x

 

[George Rowe]

Just got a holding email - when is your interview?

Mine is next week. In the email, there was a link to book slots. But the interview is not with Dentons HR, they have outsourced it to a recruiter, seems odd.