*VS sorryHas anyone heard from Mishcon post VI? I completed my VI on the 9th Jan and haven’t heard anything! I’ve seen other people secure a VC with them in the past week so I think this one may end up being a rejection!
*VS sorryHas anyone heard from Mishcon post VI? I completed my VI on the 9th Jan and haven’t heard anything! I’ve seen other people secure a VC with them in the past week so I think this one may end up being a rejection!
Thanks Jessica - do you not think I should reach out to them? Ideally, I would like as much notice as possible so that I can know how to prepare especially since I'm balancing this with full time work. Of course I have already taken the day off from work but I'm getting a bit nervous with the fear that they let me know a day before but I wouldn't have done enough preparation...keep the day free.
no point in endless refreshing emails. Just check it 2-3 times throughout the working day. They will probably call if it’s urgent/short notice.
I have now got a job so I'm not bothered by it but I've just got feedback from why I was rejected after a winter vacation scheme and thought it might be helpful to others! Also it was defo a competitive one with lots of vac schemes and not many places so could also have been down to written work/ group exercise being okay (it wasn't mentioned in feedback) but not that great/ as good as others!
I was criticised for not engaging enough with the room I was sat with and not asking enough questions to them- I felt I did this as much as I could but I definitely reserved my general questions about the firm for trainees/ social events/ when already engaged in conversation with the room which might have made me not seem interested. I think I was probably too nervous about interrupting peoples' work, which is definitely a tough balance. I asked lots of questions in the talks and built good relationships with other vac schemers but they basically said I was too reserved in my office and it made them question my commitment to the firm- so if you're nervous with the actual lawyers in a vac scheme definitely try to put this to one side and think about how you're coming across to them- not just in socials/ to trainees etc.! Think the main thing is to not think of yourself as a nuisance to them (obviously don't be obnoxious and remember they are doing billed work) and put yourself out there as someone they are investing in and who deserves to be there.
I do think feedback should not be taken to heart too much as firms and people are so different and I've often been given contradictory feedback- just my experience.
Silly question - but from the 4 dates they offered you - were most of the places filled up haha. Haven't had a response yet, did my interview on the 26th so slightly pessimistic nowI just received an invitation for an AC at Bakers! I did my VI on the 22nd of January btw.
Was wondering if anyone has any advice to share for the AC?
I just received an invitation for an AC at Bakers! I did my VI on the 22nd of January btw.
Was wondering if anyone has any advice to share for the AC?
i did the VI last week and haven’t heard back either so we’re in the same boat!Silly question - but from the 4 dates they offered you - were most of the places filled up haha. Haven't had a response yet, did my interview on the 26th so slightly pessimistic now
Thanks Jessica - do you not think I should reach out to them? Ideally, I would like as much notice as possible so that I can know how to prepare especially since I'm balancing this with full time work. Of course I have already taken the day off from work but I'm getting a bit nervous with the fear that they let me know a day before but I wouldn't have done enough preparation...
That's super useful! Thanks so much for your advice Jessica and everyone else!!Call them. Explain you work full time and that you need to know whether to request a day off.
You won’t need a huge amount of time to prepare even if that is the case.
Just received a VI request from Mishcon de Reya!
I applied for the summer VS on the deadline (15th Jan) for anyone that is wondering.
Does anyone have any information/advice to share regarding the VI?
Just received a VI request from Mishcon de Reya!
I applied for the summer VS on the deadline (15th Jan) for anyone that is wondering.
Does anyone have any information/advice to share regarding the VI?
Does anyone have any tips for Bristows VI?