Official Vacation Scheme Thread 2015!!!

I had a final interview for a vacation scheme with a firm and unfortunately I wasn't offered a place on the vacation scheme but the firm suggested applying directly for a training contract. Equally last year I did a vacation scheme with a firm and I did not get offered a training contract at the end of it but I would like to apply directly for a training contract this year. Where the questions on the application for a training contract are the same as those on the vacation scheme application form, do people know whether you are expected to write different answers? My reasons for choosing the firms etc have not changed but I don't whether it looks bad to write the same answer but equally if I write a different one they might be like why have you changed everything you said before.

I don't think they'd ever question why you changed anything - unless it is in contradiction to what you said before.

I think it may be good to change the 'why this firm' question and add some experience you had while you were at the firm to make it sound more genuine. This is especially true for the vac scheme firm as you have had more experience there (and thus more stuff to back up why this firm), but even for the firm you had an interview with - mention things that happened on that day, or something the partner said to you when you asked about the firm etc. and why that appeals to you.

Oh okay, Well I guess this is good news for people with Assessment days with them because if people perform well enough they are in line for TC.Did you get invited to the open day too?

Do people think we will hear from Weightmans today? Really want to know what these tests are!

Is anyone attending Lewis Silkin's 2 day workshop at the end of this month? Just wondering where people are staying over the 2 days?

You should consider attending and use it as an opportunity to network with those in the firm.

I attended their open day last year (when they were EWP) and although they had filled all of their 2016 TC spots from the VS, I then submitted pretty much the same app for this year (except for the "Why Cooley?" Question) and got an invite to this year's AC.

I guess it depends on if you're feeling confident that you'll get a TC regardless this year then you may decide it's not worth going. But if you're keeping your options open just in case and want to apply again next year then the open day is a great opportunity to demonstrate your competence and most importantly be memorable!

If they've offered you a place on their open day, they do like your app and at least if you have to apply again (hopefully not the case if you get one this year) then you have a slight edge over other candidates as you've been there, can add in your experience because of the open day and graduate recruitment will likely remember you.

Slightly wordy response but just my two pence worth Good luck!

I'm still waiting to hear from my Mishcon video interview. I did it about a month ago

I'm still waiting to hear from my Mishcon video interview. I did it about a month ago

When did you have your interview?

Should you wear a full suit to a law firms open day?