The Official Vacation Scheme Thread 2017!

If anyone has done the White & Case video interview would really appreciate some tips or maybe you could drop me a message!

Has anyone applied to the Norton Rose Fulbright winter scheme? Do you know if there are any tests involved or just application --> assessment day?

Does anyone know a way to practice Simmons and Simmons online judgement test?

I am a graduate too! Talked to Ashurst in their presentation event and they said that they have never seen their vac scheme places fill until the deadline closes + so that to apply when it is more convenient for you. Other firms, not sure. Seems like JD winter is pretty much filled by now though.

No tests, straight to AC.

There's really not much point in complaining about the system, it is what it is. I do think you need to be a bit more open minded. You say that some of the firms that you want to apply for ask for AAA - afaik, Cleary, Sidley, Debevoise, JD. Those firms are not attainable for the vast majority of TC-hunters, widen your net. There are loads of good city shops asking for ABB. Look beyond the magic circle/top US firms, and there are plenty of good City TCs available.

What are your ECs? - the languages are good you just need to sell them well. With regards to your work placements, City firms have brand name fetishes. Unless those are City placements (if they are City placements, they will wonder why you're still hunting for a TC..), they won't make your application stand out. Yes, they show your commitment, but add a bit of colour to your application. If I were a recruiter and saw six placements with no other interesting work experience, I'd be inclined to wonder about what else you have to offer. The stuff about strong interpersonal skills/networking is a given,

I don't mean to be rude, but if it's not a Russell Group/famous, would recruiters consider it to be a 'very good' university? That's what matters.

Your applications are probably not hitting the right spots. Some people are really terrible at writing applications, some get away with it, partly because of grades/experience. If your grades are not typically strong, you need to make your written application very strong. I really doubt your A-Levels are the sole reason for the rejections. Get some feedback. A high 2.1 from a non-russell group is fine for the vast majority of firms, aside from a couple.

Does anyone know if Norton Rose is rolling?

It's rolling.


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Just completed the WG for Linklaters. Applied 10th October received the invitation today. Anyone got any idea on how long you have to wait before they reject/invite you to AC/inform you you reached the required percentile?

Also, has anyone heard from: Sidley Austin, Dechert, Mishcon de Reya?

Did you apply for Linklater's Winter or Summer VS?

Hey, did mine yesterday. There are 5 questions; each has various elements, but you have 3 minutes to prepare (90 secs to answer, from memory). 1 was introductory, 3 were competency based and 1 commercial awareness. Overall you have plenty of time to prepare and answer so it was probably the best vid interview I've done, and the "intro" question eased the nerves. Good luck!


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Yes - I think the key thing is to watch for the time. The timer is completely uncompromising: if you are still mid-sentence when the time runs out, tough, it cuts out. I really struggled with this aspect of it, and had a messy ending with two out of five questions. I don't know how they treat people with this problem.

Not easy, but I'm sure it gets better with practice.

Applying for vac schemes / 2019 TCs

PFOs from CC, Linklaters, JD

Waiting on NRF, Hogan Lovells, Dechert, Dentons, A&O, Freshfields, HSF (Got an email a day after sitting the test saying application was being reviewed). Anyone heard from these firms?

OMG :O When did you manage to make all these apps?!

Applying for vac schemes / 2019 TCs

PFOs from CC, Linklaters, JD

Waiting on NRF, Hogan Lovells, Dechert, Dentons, A&O, Freshfields, HSF (Got an email a day after sitting the test saying application was being reviewed). Anyone heard from these firms?

Just completed the WG for Linklaters. Applied 10th October received the invitation today. Anyone got any idea on how long you have to wait before they reject/invite you to AC/inform you you reached the required percentile?

Also, has anyone heard from: Sidley Austin, Dechert, Mishcon de Reya?