TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[NCTC2025]

Success pillars for Reed Smith were kinda bad:
6/9
6/9
4/9
4/9

Shame cuz the Video Interview questions went well

 

[marisachr]

Anyone heard back from DWF?

 

[aspiringsolicitor23]

I do not think there is a determinate meaning for 'law-related work experience', most likely it differs depending on how individual departments/recruiters choose to interpret it. Regardless of the interpretation however I believe it is quite unlikely any of them would take issue with you classifying the aforementioned experiences as law-related. I did the same thing in my applications for law society roles and it did not seem to impact me.

Thank you!

 

[aspiringsolicitor23]

I would not include society roles.

The law tutoring is a bit of a grey area, but I suspect they mean providing legal advice in any capacity rather than topic.

Thank you!

 

[nazk01]

Has anyone heard anything back from Dentons post-VI regarding AC? I only received an update email saying we are reviewing your VI now and that was a while ago.

 

[sooae]

Is Clyde & Co's video assessment automatic?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Still too early for Forsters to send it, they'll probably send it by like 2ish... Also, Baker is also supposed to send out the invites for the test

I think bakers said we would get a test invite in Feb

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Weil PFO

 

[A worried graduate]

Anyone here heard from Macfarlanes post assessment?

 

[Cool pigeon]

Weil PFO

Is this post VI?

 

[AlegalA]

Also, if anyone's done the Kennedys VI would you mind sharing how long the questions were?
Thank you!!

Bumping this!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

lol everything happens on a friday I swear, 3 weeks ago I got a summer VS offer and today I get a rejection post intial app- sometimes I think its a game of luck

 

[ashwright]

I think bakers said we would get a test invite in Feb

i think their email said they'd send out invites and tests in January? Also jan 10th (today!) has been mentioned as a date we might hear back about tests so keeping my eyes extra peeled on my inbox today

 

[user9809]

Goodwin VI 😭 but the deadline is in 3 days wow

 

[ashwright]

Also - any movement from Linklaters recently?

 

[Lalis]

HFW AC - although its on the day after my FLK2 exam! Have asked for alternate options!

Congrats!

Quick question - Did you choose your preferred scheme as well (like spring or summer) or you just applied for VS (in general)?

 

[LawLawLawLawLaw]

hi everyone! does anyone have any advice on SJT and online tests? i feel like i fall down every time i get to this stage - i practice them but don't seem to get anywhere!!

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

Hi have you heard anything back??

Hey, yes, I got through to VI!! Have you heard anything back??

 

[NCTC2025]

lol everything happens on a friday I swear, 3 weeks ago I got a summer VS offer and today I get a rejection post intial app- sometimes I think its a game of luck

I know what you mean, but try to focus on the blessings! Which firm did you receive a summer VS offer for?!

 

[Amakaa]

hey congrats! when did you apply to akin?

Mid december