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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Abbie Whitlock

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Should I mention university law society events and Forage work experiences in this section? : Please use the space below to provide details of any careers events you have attended e.g. insight days, workshops, presentations etc.

Or is this only where I've visited a firm.

Also, how do people structure this kind of section?
Hey!

I would include university law society events and Forage virtual work experience (if you haven't included it in the work experience section), as long as they are career-related. This section is not limited to firm visits - the idea is to show that you've explored the legal profession and engaged with opportunities to learn more about it.

Most candidates will structure this section by writing a short paragraph that summarises what they attended and what they gained from it, for instance mentioning a few events and highlighting key takeaways such as learning about different practice areas or gaining an insight into the firm's culture. I'd say that keeping it concise but reflective usually works best :)

A structure could look like:
  • Introduction: briefly introduce the types of events you've attended.
  • Main detail: mention one or two examples and what you gained from them
  • Closing: summarise your main takeaway from the event(s)
I hope that helps! :)
 

Amgrad

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Hi Reed Smith">@Abbie - Reed Smith

Given that my questions were ghosted by HL and W&C confirmed last week that they won't sponsoring visa for VS, I am considering Reed Smith.

I saw someone asked about your life at Reed Smith whilst work as SQE intern on the another thread, but you didn't reply.

How you balance your studies and juggle with work, especially in the recent SQE passing rate drops, below 50%?

I've written my application since weekend and seems like stronger now and ready to submit, but I want to hear more from you, other than what TCLA offers and shows in general through email subscription last week.
 
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    TheLegalEdit

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    That’s really good so it should be, what traits did you get on your sjt?
    Thanks, I really worked hard to try and do well in the test. For my sjt, I’m not sure how well it went. My highest were Respect and Working with Others and lowest (surprisingly) was Critical Thinking. Not too sure how to feel about this. Did you apply? How did your tests go?
     

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    Thanks, I really worked hard to try and do well in the test. For my sjt, I’m not sure how well it went. My highest were Respect and Working with Others and lowest (surprisingly) was Critical Thinking. Not too sure how to feel about this. Did you apply? How did your tests go?
    I have received my Watson Glaser results yet but for sky I received commercial thinking and working with others as highest, leadership as lowest, cri
     
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