TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[Rob93]

Side note from all the Reed Smith emails but does anyone know if Macfarlanes recruits for its VS on a rolling basis? I booked for a slot in March and curious whether thats too late??

Once you're through to AC timing is not likely to prejudice your chances - worst case they might ask to put you on a different scheme or transfer you to a direct TC process

 

[Adrian_S]

Once you're through to AC timing is not likely to prejudice your chances - worst case they might ask to put you on a different scheme or transfer you to a direct TC process

Will someone give this man a training contract already!

 

[Adrian_S]

Meanwhile my application cycle is increasingly looking like an Olivia Rodrigo music video.

 

[John Travoni]

All those that got an AC for Reed Smith, was it for the spring or summer scheme ?

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Has anyone heard back from Gibson Dunn, Davis Polk or Debevoise?

I saw on LinkedIn someone get a Gibson Dunn summer VS

 

[Anoned]

Reed Smith AC Invite!

 

[Rob93]

Will someone give this man a training contract already!

Gonna start referencing my prolific TCLA posting on apps as a community involvement activity, yolo

 

[elizabeth_98]

Congrats! Did you also receive the holding email today?

Thank you! I got the holding response earlier this week and then just the invite today

 

[elizabeth_98]

All those that got an AC for Reed Smith, was it for the spring or summer scheme ?

Mine is for the spring scheme so they might be handing those invites out first

 

[CorporateLaw101]

Mine is for the spring scheme so they might be handing those invites out first

How about everyone else?

I think it’s important to mention whether people are getting spring or summer offers as this makes a big difference in my assumption of a PFO from todays holding email!

If only spring schemes are being handed out today then us summer VACers have nothing to worry about.

massive congratulations to everyone who’s received an AC for RS thus far though! Great work seriously ❤️

 

[JunLee2808]

Hi everyone! Firstly, thank you to everyone who responded to my question about repeating examples from an application to an interview.

Secondly, I'm not sure whether to mention this in the interview. I am planning to do the Bar next year due to it being an international qualification and recognition (I'm an international student). I really want to be a commercial solicitor but the Bar teaches me valuable skills that I won't get under the LPC/SQE, which is also another reason I'm doing it.

Should I mention this in my interview for a VS? I'm worried that it will show lack of passion or seriousness in being a solicitor when in reality, it's the opposite. Will this make me 'stand out'?

Thanks!

 

[Parsorandini]

Reed Smith every time after they get our hopes up with a random email.

 

[sxw517]

Have HSF started handing out invites to AC for summer vacs?

 

[GXA123]

Have HSF started handing out invites to AC for summer vacs?

yes

 

[sxw517]

yes

balls

 

[lawstudent12345]

Does anyone know what the Dechert Written Exercise is like? (the one at the VI stage, before the AC)

 

[Tony Stark]

Hi guys, I have an AC at Freshfields. I was wondering if anyone has some experience with them and can offer an insight into the process. Thank you

 

[Laurenbt2110]

does anyone have any advice for Evershed VI? I know its a short one but other than that I havent heard anyone else's experience

 

[refy]

Hi guys, I have an AC at Freshfields. I was wondering if anyone has some experience with them and can offer an insight into the process. Thank you

Hi congrats! Is this for summer?

 

[ozza989]

Does anyone know/can estimate how many people may be invited to an AC for Reed Smith? I heard they usually take around 22 people on their vacation scheme but this may be off.