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Reed Smith DTC

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Hi @Abbie Whitlock / @Abbie Reed Smith ,

Sorry for a lengthy post, but I just had a few questions re the RS DTC and was hoping you could give me some advice.

Firstly, how important is it to have VS experience there? I have some uni soc roles, as well as open days to help, but nothing substantial for a DTC

Also, I have secured a 4-day internship with a high street firm, but don't start that until a few days before the potential deadline (which I'm assuming will be the 3rd Friday of June, as it was similar last year). So I was wondering, should I hold off on sending my app until after completing the internship, or will that put me at a disadvantage given that RS is on a rolling basis?

Lastly, could you break down the application process for a DTC a bit more, as I keep seeing conflicting information regarding what it would entail? From my understanding, it is an online written application, followed by an SST + video interview, then an assessment centre. Would you please be able to break down what happens in the assessment centre (i.e. what type of exercises) and how to best prepare for them, especially in terms of commercial awareness- new story exercise which I saw on the RS grad team IG page. How would I analyse the legal trends and discuss broader market trends if I haven't read up on the topic?

Thank you very much :)
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Intro - Career changer from medicine & tech to law

enjou28
Hi friends! I recently started my journey transitioning from medicine & tech into law. My background is clinical medicine, women's health and medical ethics. I'm now working as a founder & director of a UK based tech startup as well as a community facilitator & organiser.
I'm excited and nervous about this transition. Looking forward to connecting and learning with everyone here!
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Watson glaser v situational judgement tests

nav_yes
Hi there,

I am currently a first year law student, I currently have completed a few watson glaser and situational judgement tests for numerous law firms and have received offers back.

Just wondering whether watson glaser is harder or easier than situational judgement tests. I would just like to know that and whether I should hold back from or apply to firms that do the watson glaser test. As well as that, how are assessment centres at firms for when you're applying to vacation schemes or training contracts.
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Vacation Scheme as a distance learning University of London Student

Amaym Fatima
Hi guys!
I am a penultimate year law student currently doing my distance learning University of London LLB degree from Pakistan. I am interested in applying for vacation schemes for next summer in London and Birmingham. I can obtain a temporary work visa and I will be done with my degree by then too. I do also plan on moving to the United Kingdom and settling there after my degree.

I have noticed that most firms require in person interviews for vacation schemes. Do I have any chance of being accepted?
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