It's competency related based on a given peculiar scenario. You really do have to think on your feet and there's a lot to read and prepare within 1 minute.
The issue here is the time limit rather than the questions themselves.
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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The issue here is the time limit rather than the questions themselves.
"Good morning,
Thank you for your interest in A&O Shearman.
We would like to inform you that the Summer Vacation Scheme is open exclusively to penultimate-year university students. As you have already graduated, your application does not meet the eligibility criteria for this programme.
However, we are pleased to let you know that we have transferred your application to the appropriate Direct Training Contract route."😇 Get confused for the eligibility but still apply to VS... At least knowing that they are looking on apps now...
Thank you for your interest in A&O Shearman.
We would like to inform you that the Summer Vacation Scheme is open exclusively to penultimate-year university students. As you have already graduated, your application does not meet the eligibility criteria for this programme.
However, we are pleased to let you know that we have transferred your application to the appropriate Direct Training Contract route."😇 Get confused for the eligibility but still apply to VS... At least knowing that they are looking on apps now...
just received Sullivan pfo although the firm said they're non rolling 😢
Did anyone do the cooley venture capital webinar with legal cheek? I had notes I wanted to put in the application but I didn't save them!
anyone heard back from w&c post final interview for winter?
has anyone heard from Reed Smith after an invitation to their open day? The event is happening on Thursday but still haven't heard anything yet...
HORRID! is it 90 seconds to answer? Thank you for your help, their website is so unhelpful!
For anyone attending Meet Cooley event on the 20th - have you heard back since confirming your attendance?
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Hey everyone!
A little reminder: Tonight at 6pm, I'll be joined by @ReedSmithBecca, Senior Early Careers Recruitment & Development Manager at Reed Smith, to help you to write a really good application to Reed Smith this year.
You can register here if you haven't already.
See you soon
A little reminder: Tonight at 6pm, I'll be joined by @ReedSmithBecca, Senior Early Careers Recruitment & Development Manager at Reed Smith, to help you to write a really good application to Reed Smith this year.
You can register here if you haven't already.
See you soon
Hi, did anyone else face technical errors with regard to Freshfields summer vs submission via Vantage? The interface froze for me, and it auto-filled in answers from my previous applications before submitting the incomplete application with outdated answers. I have emailed the graduate team. Does anyone have any suggestions on who else I can contact? I am really nervous as I am quite committed to Freshfields and do not want this to disadvantage me, especially when I could not even access the 'supporting questions' section before the app froze.
It really is horrid!!! And it’s 1 min prep time and 3 mins to answer!! And you’re welcome
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