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  1. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yep, that would be quite bad.
  2. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone heard back from Bristows post VI?
  3. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I wouldn’t worry too much. The firm are probably reviewing applications as of when they were submitted so if you submitted close to the deadline, it probably means they haven’t come to review yours.
  4. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    At the end of the day, I think it’s just a way for people to feed their egos😂😂😂😂 the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen on LinkedIn is when I saw someone, under the work experience section, they officially wrote that they had applied to a firm and labelled it as ‘Firm Applier’😂😂😂😂
  5. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Based on those who have received it that haven’t been able to, I’m assuming Reed Smith is waiting to send the rest of the AC offers before they let candidates book the slots so that everyone has the same opportunity to book at the same time instead of some candidates who received the offer to...
  6. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Oh okay. This is the same approach they did with the VI where Reed Smith did not send out the acc VIs out until way later even though they sent candidates a confirmation quite early that they passed the SJT as well as ppl receiving the confirmation that they passed the SJT a couple of weeks...
  7. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    So proud of you!!!
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    All those that have received a Reed Smith AC invite, have you booked your slot ?
  9. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I assume in the next week or so. I’ve been told not only are the on a rolling basis, they get back to candidates quite fast.
  10. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It looks like I’m not gonna hear back anytime soon. I applied like 2 days before the deadline 🙂
  11. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I didn’t really prepare for it. SJTs are quite simple to complete. As long as you’re honest with your answers, you’ll be fine.
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    In the Instagram Q&A, they did say they expect to get back to candidates by mid to late Feb.
  13. J

    KENNEDYS SQE TRAINING PROGRAMME

    Based on last year’s timeline, they’re probs gonna start issuing the VIs for both the SQE scheme and the TCs around the end of Feb. So take a seat guys, we’re not gonna hear back anytime soon
  14. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone heard back from Reed Smith today regards ACs?😬😬😬
  15. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    When was your portal updated ?
  16. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard back from Fieldfisher post online test?
  17. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It doesn’t outline any weaknesses, it just gives you your top strengths, and yes, I received mine around 2 days after completing the SST
  18. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not really. It’s way shorter than the Linklaters Capp assessment. It took me about 45 mins to complete.
  19. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I did it on Friday. I really enjoyed it.
  20. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    All those that got an AC for Reed Smith, was it for the spring or summer scheme ?

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