TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Harold Gunderson]

Reed Smith VI - any tips?

Same! any tips on Reed Smith online test + VI would be really appreciated!

Congrats to both of you! May I ask when you applied?

 

[thenublawyer]

kirkland and ellis

is this for the direct tc or vac scheme?

 

[0800KP]

Congrats to both of you! May I ask when you applied?

On the 31st

 

[Heartofglass]

Anyone applied to Kirkland in Nov and not heard?

I applied on 3rd Nov and haven't heard back yet

 

[77777law]

If it is the same as last year then you have to do the verbal reasoning test by 15/01. But it doesn't take too long, an hour should be enough.

Thank you so much!!

 

[laby201]

Same! any tips on Reed Smith online test + VI would be really appreciated!

Congratulations! When did you apply if you don’t mind me asking? Applied on the 27th and haven’t heard anything, which makes me a bit worried as they were one of my preferred firms

 

[allwillbewell]

Reed Smith VI! Applied on the 29th

 

[laby201]

On Reed Smith’s email acknowledging your application it says that Grad Recruitment will be in touch “after the deadline closes.”

Obviously presume everyone got this but the deadline is the 8th and some have heard already? Makes me feel a bit better about not having heard, but I also applied on the 27th and people are getting VIs with later dates than that?

Ah well, PFO here we come 🤣

 

[dms21]

On Reed Smith’s email acknowledging your application it says that Grad Recruitment will be in touch “after the deadline closes.”

Obviously presume everyone got this but the deadline is the 8th and some have heard already? Makes me feel a bit better about not having heard, but I also applied on the 27th and people are getting VIs with later dates than that?

Ah well, PFO here we come 🤣

Same, I applied on the 19th and assumed no news could be good news but am now expecting a PFO coming my way.

 

[LegallyBrown]

The time has finally come guys, I have just been offered a TC with Travers Smith.

Awkwardly, I answered the call whilst in a meeting with my manager - I don’t know who was crying more, her or me.

I stand by what I said. Rejections will come, and they will come in the dozens. But that one AC can turn into one VS which can turn into one TC.

Do not give up ❤️

Also, as cliche as it is for everyone to say this - but @Jaysen and the team, thank you so much for creating and maintaining this platform. I will never be able to put into words all that it has done for me this past year. I’d say I wish I found it sooner, but I don’t regret receiving my TC offer 4 years post graduation - each year has given me so many amazing experiences.

 

[Benisa]

Anyone know what the format of the Mills & Reeve online assessment is?

Hey did you end up doing it? I am trying to find the format too any tips?

 

[Benisa]

Those who have done the Mills & Reeve online assessment - do you have any tips? I just sent off my application and don't know what to expect

Hey I have to do mine this week, any tips?

 

[user9809]

The time has finally come guys, I have just been offered a TC with Travers Smith.

Awkwardly, I answered the call whilst in a meeting with my manager - I don’t know who was crying more, her or me.

I stand by what I said. Rejections will come, and they will come in the dozens. But that one AC can turn into one VS which can turn into one TC.

Do not give up ❤️

Also, as cliche as it is for everyone to say this - but @Jaysen and the team, thank you so much for creating and maintaining this platform. I will never be able to put into words all that it has done for me this past year. I’d say I wish I found it sooner, but I don’t regret receiving my TC offer 4 years post graduation - each year has given me so many amazing experiences.

This is hugeee and so inspiring. I loved reading your posts on the forum. CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

[trainee_00]

Has anyone done VI for Willkie or any other US law firm, what commercial awareness Q do they ask?

 

[Seven]

Congrats to both of you! May I ask when you applied?

26th

 

[mfuturetrainee]

The time has finally come guys, I have just been offered a TC with Travers Smith.

Awkwardly, I answered the call whilst in a meeting with my manager - I don’t know who was crying more, her or me.

I stand by what I said. Rejections will come, and they will come in the dozens. But that one AC can turn into one VS which can turn into one TC.

Do not give up ❤️

Also, as cliche as it is for everyone to say this - but @Jaysen and the team, thank you so much for creating and maintaining this platform. I will never be able to put into words all that it has done for me this past year. I’d say I wish I found it sooner, but I don’t regret receiving my TC offer 4 years post graduation - each year has given me so many amazing experiences.

ngl this made me SMILE, U DESERVE IT SO MUCH WE'RE SO PROUD OF U

 

[Manuchelsout]

Do you have to do clyde VI/tests before deadline

 

[OliviaPope]

Hey did you end up doing it? I am trying to find the format too any tips?

Hey, I’ve just done it. It’s mainly scenario based questions where you say what you would be most/least likely to do. There are also quite a few maths questions, I found some of these kinda hard but it’s untimed which takes the pressure off. Then a long answer written question at the end which is pretty straightforward

 

[Jessica Booker]

The time has finally come guys, I have just been offered a TC with Travers Smith.

Awkwardly, I answered the call whilst in a meeting with my manager - I don’t know who was crying more, her or me.

I stand by what I said. Rejections will come, and they will come in the dozens. But that one AC can turn into one VS which can turn into one TC.

Do not give up ❤️

Also, as cliche as it is for everyone to say this - but @Jaysen and the team, thank you so much for creating and maintaining this platform. I will never be able to put into words all that it has done for me this past year. I’d say I wish I found it sooner, but I don’t regret receiving my TC offer 4 years post graduation - each year has given me so many amazing experiences.

This is amazing news and a wonderful start to 2024 - congratulations!!

 

[Aga123+]

The time has finally come guys, I have just been offered a TC with Travers Smith.

Awkwardly, I answered the call whilst in a meeting with my manager - I don’t know who was crying more, her or me.

I stand by what I said. Rejections will come, and they will come in the dozens. But that one AC can turn into one VS which can turn into one TC.

Do not give up ❤️

Also, as cliche as it is for everyone to say this - but @Jaysen and the team, thank you so much for creating and maintaining this platform. I will never be able to put into words all that it has done for me this past year. I’d say I wish I found it sooner, but I don’t regret receiving my TC offer 4 years post graduation - each year has given me so many amazing experiences.

Congratulations - so happy for you!! You are an inspiration!