TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Mike Wazaoski]

Mischon VI - 60 seconds to answer each question. Why did I feel like I was reading the news? 😂

Anyone who applied for the spring scheme, do you know how they take to give an outcome?

 

[generalbewilderness]

Farrer & Co PFO

same :/

 

[cattlawapps324]

About to do the CRS VI - does anyone have any advice?!

be mindful of the time - the timer isnt very clear and only starts counting down from like the last 20 secs - good luck!

 

[law12345]

be mindful of the time - the timer isnt very clear and only starts counting down from like the last 20 secs - good luck!

Okay thank you!! I will time myself as well ahaha!

 

[joshm3010]

Do you guys think Reed Smith is likely to send out another batch for AC invites?

Yes, patience is key here. There were different time periods for the VI/SJTs for different sets of people.

 

[Petallove1]

Mischon VI - 60 seconds to answer each question. Why did I feel like I was reading the news? 😂

Anyone who applied for the spring scheme, do you know how they take to give an outcome?

The 60 seconds honestly felt like 10 - idk how that last q was possible in the time 🤣🤣

 

[S87]

it is advisable to do the V&E at this time of the day? I finished working and I am just back home.

 

[Z48]

it is advisable to do the V&E at this time of the day? I finished working and I am just back home.

Don’t think it matters when you do it, I’ve done VIs later, they’re meant to be flexible for people

 

[sibs23]

To anyone who has applied to Winston and Strawn for their VS, do we just send in a CL?

Also, to those who have completed the Mayer Brown automatic test and applied on the deadline or close to the deadline, have you heard back?

Hi, no cover letter for Winstons. There are 3 application questions you need to upload on a Word doc and I think you need to upload a CV too.

 

[JP13]

Do Latham call or email about VS offers?

Call

 

[Apple]

it is advisable to do the V&E at this time of the day? I finished working and I am just back home.

I mean, if you feel you might be negatively impacted, surely waiting till tomorrow makes sense?

 

[AK001]

If anyone has had an AC at Weil this cycle, would you mind PMing me? Happy to share insights into ACs at Simmons, Slaughters, W&C and Addleshaw

 

[aspiringfuturetrainee2025]

Hi, no cover letter for Winstons. There are 3 application questions you need to upload on a Word doc and I think you need to upload a CV too.

Hey, where do you find those questions. I have been trying to find them.

 

[aspiringfuturetrainee2025]

The first step is to do some self analysis and be honest with yourself as to what you need to improve on. Make sure it has some relevancy to the type of firm/work you would be doing though.

Then try to think about how you are currently trying to improve that area now and also how you could continue to develop in that area as a trainee too. They key to this answer is really showing the proactive steps you are taking to will take in the future to improve this area.

Thank You so much @Jessica Booker . This is really helpful, I appreciate it.

 

[EK_27]

Getting fed up now with HL. Honestly this is my 3rd cycle and haven't managed past the application stage. I literally did everything - their open day, virtual internship. Planning to become a billionaire at this stage so I can make law firms scramble to work for me

Did they reply to your email?

 

[mc200]

Latham Spring VS offer!! Looking to connect

 

[Tamaranou]

Did someone hear anything other than the update email & AC invitations from Reed Smith?

 

[SaLM]

Clarion Spring VS 😃 Still nothing from Fieldfisher or Meta

 

[ah898]

Does anyone have a spring vacation scheme offer for Bird and Bird yet?

 

[Lola333]

Progressed to final interview following Kirkland AC they said they've decided to 'fast-track' some people to the training contract app process, which is just code for they're not running the vac scheme as advertised (which they haven't done for the past few years)