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I apologise if this has been answered previously, but for A&O Shearman vac schemes (more specifically the Winter one) can I confirm that graduates are not eligible for this?

Thank you - I knew I had read that somewhere! But I have just checked their website and it is March 2026 - glad that is clarified!

Can anyone help with the timeline for RS because I was under the impression if you were successful you would be starting the SQE this August? Did people understand that the same way?

Are those who are successful not supposed to start the SQE in August? Or am I incorrect on that?

Has anyone heard from Reed Smith post assessment and VI?

Can anyone give me advice on what to expect from a first stage knowledge paralegal interview?

Thank you! 😄

For the work experience section for Reed Smith, do they prefer prose or are bullet points okay? Also, should I just state my responsibilities or mention the skills I gained which are relevant to those of a solicitor? I know every firm has different preferences so just checking.

Yeah same here, annoyingly going to be another cycle :/

Nothing so far, thinking it’s a PFO considering others have an AC invite now

Who is still waiting to hear back from BM following VI?

Assuming it’s likely a PFO if we haven’t heard from Baker McKenzie now then?

Yeah I feel the same about it!

@Jessica Booker When completing a VI, will someone who completed it a week before the deadline be in a better position than someone who does it a few days before? I have one due on Sunday but have not been able to complete it yet because I’m travelling and I can only really do it on Friday. I...

Bakers VI!

What were your results like? I feel like these test reports are an easy thing to overthink, you did your best and that’s all you can ask for :)

I appreciate the response Jessica. The only recruitment email I can find is for their early careers team - is this an appropriate place to email?

Hi @Jessica Booker, just a quick question about a paralegal job app. I applied for a knowledge paralegal role at A&O maybe a month or so ago, the job is still advertised on their website but I haven't heard anything back yet. Is it normal for these jobs to be advertised for so long? And if so...

How long have Baker McKenzie been taking this cycle to get back to DTC?

Assuming no one has heard from HL yet?