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    A&O Shearman Vac Scheme - Online assessment to complete by when?

    A&O Shearman's winter vacation scheme entails an online interactive assessment which is sent to applicants via email. However, it makes no mention of when the online assessment must be completed by; e.g., within 5 days of receiving the link for the test. A&O Shearman's own website says "You...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Done NRF VI not long ago. Quite the nightmare that they bundle "why law - why commercial law - why NRF" all into the same question. You have to apportion your time in this question and it might feel you are taking too long to answer it, but DO NOT stop because of time just keep banging the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    HSF PFO for summer vacation scheme after passing their test Merry Christmas ;(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi all, just wanted to ask for clarification: 1) Is it of general consensus that if you receive and take the VS for a UK firm, it is likely that you will be kept on for a TC? 2) Conversely, if you receive and take the VS for a US firm, there is much more competition for a TC hence no...
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    Stephenson Harwood VS 2023-2024

    Was my only choice between Winter, Easter, and Summer.
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    Stephenson Harwood VS 2023-2024

    Got test invite last Monday, applied for SVS.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Bit unrelated to the London market, but just received Slaughter and May's Hong Kong summer vac interview invite for those interested. Also wanted to ask whether they permit 2 separate applications to 2 offices within the same application cycle, and whether that would affect either/both for...

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