TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[legal18]

Could anyone who attended the Travers Smith x Legal Cheek talk today PM me any notes - I was at work and would be super grateful xx

 

[Deleted member 32644]

You guys need to relax with inbox being empty. It's only been 3 days since people have been back to work. Also grad recruitment are handling the new January trainee cohort and other things also. Maybe watch a movie or watch the sesson finale of stranger things whilst waiting for law firms. Sorry if this is salty or harsh.

 

[Prudentia]

I get your point and you’re right but no one is emailing grad rec or pestering them to reply asap, everyone is simply anxious and this process is exhausting so the inbox thing is just a light hearted joke

People in this forum have actually emailed grad recruitment to try and get a response faster (or at least asked about it).

 

[radssss]

People in this forum have actually emailed grad recruitment to try and get a response faster (or at least asked about it).

Well then that’s their choice but they would do so without the “inbox is empty” messages too i believe, I think you’re referring to that one message yesterday which I remember reading ahahah

 

[spamelinazoid]

Reed Smith test invite!!!!!

 

[c.t.tc]

Everyone needs to go and drink some water or something

 

[startupgeek]

Reed Smith VI invite! Applied on deadline!

 

[BobThebIlly]

RAHHHHHHHH REED SMITH ASSESSMENT AND VI WHAT THE HELLY

(Gen pls send help and advice I’m so burnt out from all this )

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

FINALLY!! REED SMITH SJT AND VI

 

[BobThebIlly]

Unlimited prep is insane for Reed smith that’s a relief

 

[corporatebaddie1506]

Yes it is.

 

[svb risk management intern]

Did anyone see that only 4 HL WVS participants received TCs? I wonder why there's been a drop in offers made from last year's winter and summer avgs (50%-65%).

Caveat: this is all anecdotal evidence found after 10 minutes of LinkedIn perusal, it is possible more were made but I saw that only 10 people were present. No statistics are confirmed, but I presume they are close to the true data points.

In other news Reed Smith OA

 

[MeWantTCPlz]

Reed smith pfo post vi/sjt
not surprised tbf, scored below 20 on the sjt sooooo

 

[Legallylaw]

Hi,I hope everyone is doing well!

I wanted to ask if anyone had any tips for a Links AC? This is my first ever AC and im quite nervous about it. Im going there with an open mind and genuinely just hoping to enjoy my time at the firm.

In return I can offer insights on Freshfields, Reed Smith and Akin.

Thanks guys, appreciate any tips!

 

[BobThebIlly]

Reed smith pfo post vi/sjt
not surprised tbf, scored below 20 on the sjt sooooo

I imagine I’ll be in the same boat as you I suck at SJTs no matter how many I do

 

[MeWantTCPlz]

14th dec

 

[r00.a3]

Anyone heard from Eversheds after VI for Birms SVS?

 

[MeWantTCPlz]

I imagine I’ll be in the same boat as you I suck at SJTs no matter how many I do

They’re sooo hit or miss for me tbh, it’s incredibly jarring. At least you have some VIs, that was my first for this cycle praying it isn’t my only
but tbf lots of ppl have said it’s difficult and it took AGES so if you don’t do “well” don’t beat yourself up

 

[Deleted member 43292]

Have I mentioned how much I hate cappfinity?
Also the proofreading exercises...I would rather do 50 more SJT questions than squint at my screen

I've seen this letter of intent over 5 times by now if I have to proofread, at least please give me some fresh material