TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Hello @Jessica Booker
For the mock interviews, is it possible to choose both competency and case study interview? Or do we have to book them separately, because i cannot find the standard interview option on the form? Many thanks!

 

[Uch21]

Currently doing my Reed Smith VI. I live close to the train tracks and decided to do the VI at night for peace and quiet. As soon as I hit record, a train passed by! 😭😭

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Currently doing my Reed Smith VI. I live close to the train tracks and decided to do the VI at night for peace and quiet. As soon as I hit record, a train passed by! 😭😭

dw they're big in transport

 

[Uch21]

dw they're big in transport

😭😂😂Three trains have passed in the last five minutes but I don't want to close the windows just yet because the cool breeze is keeping me calm. 🥲

 

[elsx]

Reed Smith PFO after VI. I just don’t understand why!! The assessment report I got showed like a full score in numerical and verbal. The VI actually went well! I have done many VIs and always felt like I didn’t do well but for this one I honestly felt like I did well! I just don’t get it… it’s so disheartening (

Hi I am sorry you feel like that but just know that with practice you will get to the next step at some point (it has not happened yet for me either but it will at some point!).
Do you mind if I ask when you did your VI?

 

[starfish345]

Anyone hear anything back from Osborne Clarke, Withers or Forsters post test/VI?

 

[starfish345]

Also any updates on Katten?

 

[NCTC2025]

I thought Cooley's process was WGT and then AC, didn't realise there was a zoom interview in between 😭

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

Hiya @futuretrainee101ac

I think it’s worth sending them a quick email now to ask for an update, especially since it’s been a while. When I applied to BCLP, I got my response around February, so it’s not unusual for them to take a bit of time. Fingers crossed you hear back soon with good news!

Thank you so much! Will do

 

[Samridhi Jain]

Any tips for the Reed Smith test?

 

[GigiB2001]

Hi everyone. Do you think it is wise to include two Forage job simulations by two different firms in the cover letter for another firm? I'd include them to supplement my interest in that practice area because, besides academics and professional experience, I don't have much to demonstrate my interest in the field. I know they don't mean much, but at least they back up my interest.

 

[Olivialee15]

Hi everyone. Do you think it is wise to include two Forage job simulations by two different firms in the cover letter for another firm? I'd include them to supplement my interest in that practice area because, besides academics and professional experience, I don't have much to demonstrate my interest in the field. I know they don't mean much, but at least they back up my interest.

I always include it in my apps and in the descriptions I elaborate on exactly why its relevant to the firm I'm applying to, to tie it back together - if that makes sense.

 

[GigiB2001]

I always include it in my apps and in the descriptions I elaborate on exactly why its relevant to the firm I'm applying to, to tie it back together - if that makes sense.

Thank you, Olivia!

 

[OliverTwist]

I thought Cooley's process was WGT and then AC, didn't realise there was a zoom interview in between 😭

I thought the same. I'd prefer a zoom interview to a TI or pre recorded VI any day though, so not complaining.

That is of course only if I get past the dreaded WG.

 

[bibss]

Akin TI! Anyone has any tips? I have never done a telephone interview before

 

[EA95]

Latham summer VS offer! non open day. Applied late nov

Congrats 🎉 can you advise when you did the AC?

 

[Hana ♥]

Akin TI! Anyone has any tips? I have never done a telephone interview before

Congrats!!

In the same boat. Mine is later today and I have no clue how long I should actually take per answer

 

[EA95]

I’m becoming anxious with all these applications that I’m waiting a response for. I’m still waiting on answers for Links spring VS, Latham summer VS, OC VS, Hogan Lovells VS, and these are all applications that I have done assessments for (WGT and SJT) in dec 2024. Should I take it as PFO’s considering people have been offered places and AC’s.

 

[legal18]

Anything from Weil?

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

Anyone know when Irwin Mitchell expect to get back to us about potential next steps?