TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[fcac98]

Does anyone have any advice for the Withers VS application form? The word count is like 60 words and questions are very vague. so do i choose 1-2 points to talk about in fair amounts of detail....? Not sure if there's a specific format that is recommended.

thank u

I got invited to do their test (haven't done it yet), I just chose one point to focus on for each. I chose one thing and then expanded on that, most of my answers were just two sentences

 

[NCTC2025]

Do firms usually progress candidates this close to the new years? I assumed that there wouldn't be any VIs or next stage tests sent to be completed between 25th to 2nd

 

[Zaraa.x]

Does BCLP send a feedback report after you finish taking the test? If so, how long does it take to recieve?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Do firms usually progress candidates this close to the new years? I assumed that there wouldn't be any VIs or next stage tests sent to be completed between 25th to 2nd

last year I got a VI invite on 27th dec!

 

[LawLawLawLawLaw]

is it too late to apply to firms with deadlines in early jan? also I'm planning on doing like 12 ish applications for vac schemes- is this too little? i don't want to put in rushed or simply ok applications but loads of people say you cant really submit more than that and them still be decent applications. also any advice on what to do in January in terms of applications if you don't get anything?

 

[Miss Chocolate]

I got invited to do their test (haven't done it yet), I just chose one point to focus on for each. I chose one thing and then expanded on that, most of my answers were just two sentences

Can I message you about the application form? xx

 

[NCTC2025]

last year I got a VI invite on 27th dec!

I'm not gonna be in the country until Jan 6th so although I'm praying with every fiber of my being to receive any invitation, I really hope they hold out until after the new year 😭

 

[Balaton123]

Congratulations!! May I ask when you applied? I just applied two days back and gave the test yesterday!

Thank you I applied 23rd October. I hope you hear back with some positive news soon!

 

[ttyl]

HSF summer pfo

 

[fcac98]

Can I message you about the application form? xx

Yes go for it!

 

[Gday33]

is it too late to apply to firms with deadlines in early jan? also I'm planning on doing like 12 ish applications for vac schemes- is this too little? i don't want to put in rushed or simply ok applications but loads of people say you cant really submit more than that and them still be decent applications. also any advice on what to do in January in terms of applications if you don't get anything?

You definitely won’t get it if you don’t apply - if you have time to do a decent application why not?

 

[futuretrainee!]

Nothing from Mishcon, if people have already received vi should i assume a PFO? do firms send vi emails at staggered times?

Hey, have you heard from them yet?

 

[ayiiii05]

to anyone who has been to davis polk in real life or know anything about the firm, do they take on non-rg students?

 

[CG_101]

I have heard of some people who have been invited to Linklaters AC for spring and summer already- has anyone here heard back?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Hey, have you heard from them yet?

I haven't heard anything yet even tho they emailed last week to say they would let us know by Friday and then this week they emailed to say they would let us know by yesterday. Really poor communication from them.

 

[seekingintern]

HSF summer pfo

was that post-test)? If yes, did they initially tell you that you passed the benchmark?

Thanks!

 

[ashwright]

I have heard of some people who have been invited to Linklaters AC for spring and summer already- has anyone here heard back?

I haven't heard back yet - fingers crossed we get a positive response shortly 😊

 

[ReedSmithBecca]

Is it too late to apply to Reed Smith or Simmons? Both have a deadline of the 6th Jan.

It isn't too late for Reed Smith! Whilst we review applications on a rolling basis, we will consider all applications received up until the deadline of 6th Jan equally.

 

[ReedSmithBecca]

does anyone know the benchmark for reed smith?

Hi! This isn't information we publish, or tell successful applicants. We review Legal High Potential test scores as well as video interviews holistically, so you wouldn't be able to tell the benchmark from previous outcomes. We review both scores holistically so that candidates can showcase different skills and experiences and so that candidates who might not have scored as well as they would like on one element are still considered. Hope this is useful!

 

[James Wakefield]

Thank you for answering questions on the forum! @ReedSmithBecca would you still encourage applicants who are looking to apply to Reed Smith this close to the deadline?