Wow, Macfarlanes moves fast. Just got an invite to their second-stage simulated test. Completed the first stage test this morning. Does anyone have any insight on how best to prepare for the simulation and what to expect?
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Check my last post, you can see my MB results.Do you mind sharing your feedback - not so sure if I have done well or badly(feel free to PM me)
Reed Smith">@Abbie - Reed Smith Can you please share if possible how many questions we can expect for Reed Smith's Video Interview?
I submitted a vac scheme application to a firm but realised I made a big mistake. I forgot to remove the placeholder text “(just explain briefly here)” in the section where I was meant to explain my mitigating circumstances for my grades.
What should I do? Should I email grad rec to ask them to withdraw my application, or ask if I can access it again to add more to my explanation about my mitigating circumstances? If I do the latter, I was thinking of framing it not as a mistake, but more as wanting to elaborate on how these circumstances affected my grades and how I’ve improved since.
How likely are they to accept a request like that? Could this lead to an automatic rejection?
I’ve been to quite a few of their events (open day and virtual), and grad rec knows me, so I’m hoping that might help. The deadline for the vac scheme isn’t until early December, so there’s still time.
Any advice would be really appreciated! @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu
What should I do? Should I email grad rec to ask them to withdraw my application, or ask if I can access it again to add more to my explanation about my mitigating circumstances? If I do the latter, I was thinking of framing it not as a mistake, but more as wanting to elaborate on how these circumstances affected my grades and how I’ve improved since.
How likely are they to accept a request like that? Could this lead to an automatic rejection?
I’ve been to quite a few of their events (open day and virtual), and grad rec knows me, so I’m hoping that might help. The deadline for the vac scheme isn’t until early December, so there’s still time.
Any advice would be really appreciated! @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu
I am very surprised that they gave you two days!
Good luck with the prep! Let me know if you want to pop on a call and discuss anything today.
Well they definitely messed up as I was destined to be one of your teammates but guess what?! No AC invite 😭😭😂
In Reed Smith test, after completing my SJT, can I close the tab and then join again for the VI the next day? Reed Smith">@Abbie - Reed Smith
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Hello,
How do you answer 'tell me about yourself' in a video interview. What do they expect you to talk about (particularly as I've graduated)?
Also, I was wondering what's the best way to prepare for video interviews, because I thought writing out my answer in full and then writing bullet points from that. However, I saw numerous posts about just doing bullet points. I feel like if I did 2-3 bullet points for each question, I wouldn't be able to speak for the entire time given - it would be extremely brief. What's the best thing to do?
Also, in competency questions, e.g. describe a time leadership was shown - do you need to relate back to the firm / legal profession?
Thank you @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock
How do you answer 'tell me about yourself' in a video interview. What do they expect you to talk about (particularly as I've graduated)?
Also, I was wondering what's the best way to prepare for video interviews, because I thought writing out my answer in full and then writing bullet points from that. However, I saw numerous posts about just doing bullet points. I feel like if I did 2-3 bullet points for each question, I wouldn't be able to speak for the entire time given - it would be extremely brief. What's the best thing to do?
Also, in competency questions, e.g. describe a time leadership was shown - do you need to relate back to the firm / legal profession?
Thank you @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock
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I did an AC for a firm where I saw the names of candidates on other AC dates and their submitted work.
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