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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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So I am guessing is now PFO 
for A&O Shearman WVS, I have seen that a couple of people got invited to their AC but I still haven’t got the PFO. Has anyone heard back from HL after the second test(VI) ?
for A&O Shearman WVS, I have seen that a couple of people got invited to their AC but I still haven’t got the PFO. Has anyone heard back from HL after the second test(VI) ?Weil VS is finally open
Hi, the Freshfields test definitely includes a VI (it says so on their preparation hub). Since the test is untimed, I was wondering whether it is advisable to take a break between completing the test and sitting the VI? I have a lot of work to get through in addition to the test, and tend to find it overwhelming to sit the VI on the same say as completing the test. Is it allowed to not start the VI section until the next day?
Thank you! Idk, I was surprised though. Maybe it's like Willkie, though they said it's mostly non-rolling, they will review the majority of applications after the deadline, but if you applied early and you're stand out they will back to you.
It depends, for instance in the A&O one you can take a short break between SJT and VI but you can't like close the tab or anything, it's more of like a toilet/snack break
Thanks to Eversheds for sending both an acceptance and rejection for their insight evening. 😅
Hello @Abbie Whitlock , in the reed smith app form, would you recommend putting my extracurriculars and positions of responsibility in the work experience section? or is it better to exclude it from this section
Oh, I don't see that there are two stages - it just mentions one online assessment on their site. Here is the link: https://www.freshfields.com/en/your-career/united-kingdom/early-careers/trainee-associate-program
The email you get with the invitation says 'invitation to stage 1' and nothing about a VI...
I called HR who didn't seem to know anything about this but just said that they would be very clear with what is in the test. I have to take it this weekend and don't really know what to make of it
I called HR who didn't seem to know anything about this but just said that they would be very clear with what is in the test. I have to take it this weekend and don't really know what to make of it
Hi, the email mentions this: "We recommend visiting the Freshfields Preparation Plus to familiarise yourself with the format of the online assessment and what to expect." When I logged into the Preparation Plus site, there was a 'practice assessments' section, which includes a VI practice.
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