TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[jacksollaf]

I thought the invites were for Spring

no, I saw one for the summer, lest I be mistaken

 

[CG_101]

Hi! Can I ask how you know invites have been sent out (and specifically for spring)? I know one other person on the forum said so, but I'm confused because everyone else keeps saying they haven't heard back? 😕

Hey, I was actually referring to that one post.

Maybe the other reply has other knowledge?

 

[jacksollaf]

has anyone who applied for eversheds london summer vs still not received a vi? some have gotten an ac so just wanted to see if i should assume a pfo?

a lot of people received the VI, including myself, they sent it one week before Christmas, deadline was the 28th of December... Got rejected three hours ago... people received AC today too... (for summer vs)

 

[CG_101]

no, I saw one for the summer, lest I be mistaken

no, I saw one for the summer, lest I be mistaken

On this forum?

 

[jacksollaf]

On this forum?

yes unfortunately

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Question on repeating information!!

So Travers has the following questions on their application form:
"Please provide details of your main extra-curricular activities and leisure interests.
Please provide details of any positions of responsibility that you have held and your key achievements."

Is it OK to repeat the things I talk about here in the general 'work experience' section? @Andrei Radu (sorry for tagging you for the millionth time 😭😭)

 

[CG_101]

yes unfortunately

really? I did a search and can't find it. Not doubting you would just like to see for myself.

 

[HLL]

reed smith vi said there's unlimited prep time before answering each question, but all questions must be completed in one sitting once the vi process is started? does it mean i can take a break between each question if i don't close the window? appreciate any insights on what it's really like. tia!

 

[CG_101]

Question on repeating information!!

So Travers has the following questions on their application form:
"Please provide details of your main extra-curricular activities and leisure interests.
Please provide details of any positions of responsibility that you have held and your key achievements."

Is it OK to repeat the things I talk about here in the general 'work experience' section?

I did it for Dechert and Skadden and was fine, but then I also did it for Jones Day and was not so fine lol.

 

[gazdgazd11]

Anyone have tips for Reed Smith VI? Can share CMS tips

 

[addy2004]

Willkie written exercise! I did the VI this Monday. I'm so happy - the first interview (video or in-person) I have passed 🥹 if anyone has any insight to the written exercise, please pm me. I have HSF and Ashurst AC advice to share too.

 

[ren1110]

Anyone received a response for Baker Summer VC? In their email, they said they would send invites to online tests in jan.

 

[Chill_solicitor]

Is anyone still waiting on HSF? If so have you emailed about any update?

 

[Amiyrerose]

Hey guys, anyone taken the video interview for Kennedy's SQE programme yet? if so, how did you find it?

 

[Amiyrerose]

Separately, anyone applying to the Farrer&Co training contract?

 

[Tiffanychan4]

Hey guys, anyone taken the video interview for Kennedy's SQE programme yet? if so, how did you find it?

Im also waiting to do mine soon haha

 

[xxx]

reed smith vi said there's unlimited prep time before answering each question, but all questions must be completed in one sitting once the vi process is started? does it mean i can take a break between each question if i don't close the window? appreciate any insights on what it's really like. tia!

Yes most likely!! (But check if they record how long it takes you to do it because I saw that some firms do that on here)

 

[SamiyaJ]

reed smith vi said there's unlimited prep time before answering each question, but all questions must be completed in one sitting once the vi process is started? does it mean i can take a break between each question if i don't close the window? appreciate any insights on what it's really like. tia!

Yup, unlimited time between each question! So they show you the question and when you’re ready to answer, you press record.

 

[pepsicola96]

quick q, does anyone know how many offices/in how many countries freshfields has? I've briefly mentioned it as 33 because that's what legal cheek says, but now i've seen 28 reported on a different website, and i checked FF website, and counted their offices and got 30, but that included Manchester, which Idk if it counts as an office, or if there's others like that etc 😭

it's not that important so I might just remove it, unless anyone knows for sure.

 

[Chill_solicitor]

quick q, does anyone know how many offices/in how many countries freshfields has? I've briefly mentioned it as 33 because that's what legal cheek says, but now i've seen 28 reported on a different website, and i checked FF website, and counted their offices and got 30, but that included Manchester, which Idk if it counts as an office, or if there's others like that etc 😭

it's not that important so I might just remove it, unless anyone knows for sure.

You could just say ‘a plethora or offices…’ or like ‘with over 20 offices…’