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  1. ReedSmithBecca

    [Official] Reed Smith Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    I'm afraid we can't share that information. However we don't generally recruit to a set quota for each route. We have a set benchmark for our assessments and make offers based on that, so if more candidates meet this, we will make more offers (but may make offers for later dates if 2027 or 2028...
  2. ReedSmithBecca

    [Official] Reed Smith Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    Yes, this will predominantly be for 2028. We may have a limited number of earlier dates for candidates that have already passed SQE.
  3. ReedSmithBecca

    [Official] Reed Smith Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    We will be opening applications towards the end of April
  4. ReedSmithBecca

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi! Just to update you that we do read all applications so are working our way through them and hope to respond to all applicants within the next few weeks. It has only been 9 working days since the deadline and, as you can imagine, we received hundreds on deadline day alone so your patience is...
  5. ReedSmithBecca

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi, yes, sure, I'll answer in bullet points below!: - You wouldn't have been able to apply exclusively to the Winter Scheme, as it's one application to be considered for either scheme. We have been inviting candidates through the Assessment Centre already, but do have places remaining on the...
  6. ReedSmithBecca

    [Official] Reed Smith Vacation Scheme Thread 2025/26

    Hi, no, we will still consider applications submitted before the deadline and won't close applications early. We don't recommend leaving it until the deadline day but it will be fine to attend the Open Day and then submit your application.
  7. ReedSmithBecca

    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    Hi, as we've said earlier in the thread, our entry requirements is a 2.1, so we are looking at the overall grade rather than individual grades. As long as a candidate has satisfied the entry requirements, our main focus is on your answers to our application questions, so I can't comment on...
  8. ReedSmithBecca

    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    I recommend taking the same approach on an Open Day application as you would a job, so ensure that your answer is well structured and check for spelling and grammar errors carefully. My other tip is make sure you are answering the question - a common mistake we've seen with our application form...
  9. ReedSmithBecca

    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    Hi Julia, We can't give a schedule for the day currently, but will provide some further info to successful applicants. We will run a range of panel sessions and workshops including insights into some of our practice/industry groups and an applications masterclass. We will have TC positions...
  10. ReedSmithBecca

    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    Hi, if you still received a 2:1 then you wouldn't need to, but feel free to briefly detail them if they might be ongoing circumstances that you could require an adjustment for, or if you feel the context is useful. Yes, I would definitely mention other legal internships or non-legal work...
  11. ReedSmithBecca

    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    Yes, to confirm the previous answer, we are looking for an average 2:1, so a single 2:2 grade is not an issue.
  12. ReedSmithBecca

    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    Yes, that is correct, we have a minimum entry requirement, but beyond that the area we place most emphasis on at the initial application stage is answers to the written application form. We wouldn't reject a candidate just for having a low 2:1 for example.
  13. ReedSmithBecca

    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    Whilst RS is an American firm, that doesn't make us experts in international degree conversions! We use the UK ENIC framework if we require additional conversion information, so would recommend you utilise this if you do require a conversion for future applications...
  14. ReedSmithBecca

    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    Hi! I can't really speak to culture at other US firms as I haven't experienced it myself. But I'd say that our culture is friendly, collaborative and non-hierarchical. It's a genuinely nice place to work - people generally want to get to know each other outside of work and get along well. It's...
  15. ReedSmithBecca

    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    Hi, it's an average 2.1. If you received a 2.1 in your 2nd and 3rd year but not 1st, we would also accept that. Our Winter Vac Scheme isn't until February and the 19th December deadline applies for both our Winter and Spring scheme.
  16. ReedSmithBecca

    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    Hi, we don't have an A level requirement so yes, we would.
  17. ReedSmithBecca

    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    Candidates who have self-funded wouldn't be considered differently. Sometimes passing both elements can be an advantage as we occasionally have earlier start dates to fill, which we'd need candidates to have completed SQE to take. We will ask you if you have completed SQE and for your grades so...
  18. ReedSmithBecca

    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    Hi, this isn't a question that we have on our application form this year (applications are launched so feel free to take a look at the questions). But generally candidates can include stats to support their answers, but I would recommend using the most space for your own thoughts and arguments...
  19. ReedSmithBecca

    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    Hi, unfortunately your application would not pass the application stage as you currently don't meet the entry requirements, so I would not recommend applying until the next cycle - if you get a 2.1 or above in your second year then we would consider your application.
  20. ReedSmithBecca

    Ask Reed Smith Anything! (2025-26)

    Hi all! We're exciting to be here to answer your questions about Reed Smith! Today Rik and I will be here, and we'll also be joined by our Future Trainees and SQE students on Wednesday.

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