TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[bluebell]

Has anyone not heard back from Eversheds? I applied a while ago and they said "We will be in touch within three weeks after the vacancy has closed." - I can't quite remember but pretty sure the deadline was 10th December. Is it bad to have not heard back at this point? I have seen people posting PFO and invitation to VI so not sure where I stand?!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Think it’s an absolute joke that you only get 30 seconds to prepare for the MDR questions and 1 minute to answer. How do they expect people to perform well?!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Congrats! When is/was your AC?

Thanks! It’s on January 19th

 

[anasat]

I'd suggest you apply for the TC. The application processes are exactly the same.

Kirkland hasn't run a Vacation Scheme for the last few years, and they said that they most likely won't in 2024 either (although they're not sure).

They're currently giving us the option to apply for a Vacation Scheme. However, chances are, they'll just invite those who apply for the VS to the same assessment centre as direct TC applicants.

This is what they've done for the last few years, and they've said that it's quite advantageous.

Thank you so much! Will do this then

 

[Lalis]

Does anyone have any thoughts on what to expect in/ insight on Reed Smith VI? appreciate any suggestion 🥹

 

[CarolineC]

Would anyone be able to share insights on Simmons & Simmons blended assessment?

Particularly interested in the structure of VI - how many questions are there and how much time do we have to prep?

 

[yasmars]

Would anyone be able to share insights on Simmons & Simmons blended assessment?

Particularly interested in the structure of VI - how many questions are there and how much time do we have to prep?

4 questions unlimited prep time

 

[danturner]

Does anyone have any thoughts on what to expect in/ insight on Reed Smith VI? appreciate any suggestion 🥹

To add to that, do you get unlimited prep time for the questions?

 

[jplaw1010]

For Fieldfisher, do you need to include a full breakdown of module grades? It is not specified anywhere on the application form

 

[Law_Between_Life]

How long is the preparation and answering time for the CMS VI? I am scared to click on the test provider in case I go too far.

 

[milo]

For Fieldfisher, do you need to include a full breakdown of module grades? It is not specified anywhere on the application form

I have this question about Kennedys, too. If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to know!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

For Fieldfisher, do you need to include a full breakdown of module grades? It is not specified anywhere on the application form

Nope, just put your overall achieved or predicted

 

[MrHubertLouis]

Thanks! It’s on January 19th

Thank you! Best of luck with it!

 

[lila12]

just did the CMS VI! can anyone who's done it PM me pls

 

[Izzy1026]

Hi, does anyone know if Curtis hire graduates for their TCs or they only do lateral hire/expect people to self-fund GDL + SQE before applying? Their website doesn't make it clear

 

[Lopez2017]

Has anyone heard from Reed Smith? I applied 18th dec.

 

[19.mfjones]

Does anyone have any thoughts on what to expect in/ insight on Reed Smith VI? appreciate any suggestion 🥹

When did you hear back asking you to go to VI? How long did it take for them to reply?

 

[Lalis]

When did you hear back asking you to go to VI? How long did it take for them to reply?

I applied 13 Dec and got invite 19 Dec

 

[Lalis]

To add to that, do you get unlimited prep time for the questions?

I have not completed the VI yet so any insights would be much appreciated 🥹 🥹

 

[allwillbewell]

I have not completed the VI yet so any insights would be much appreciated 🥹 🥹

I attended an event with them and they said the questions are competency based (four questions) and you have unlimited prep time and I think two minutes to answer(not really sure for this)