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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Destiny - Reed Smith" data-source="post: 221993" data-attributes="member: 42392">Hi Maddy,Thank you for your question!In terms of my Vac Scheme, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole process! I found that Reed Smith's VC structure was well balanced and very organised. I particularly enjoyed that a timetable of key events was provided early on. For me, the VC was structured as two days online remote induction, and five days in person in the London office. However, this has now been changed to one day remote Induction. I appreciated this structure as it meant that a lot of the admin was out of the way before we started the in person portion which left more time for VC activities!On my VC, I was assigned my first choice seat (Real Estate) and I sat with a member of counsel. Tasks completed in your assigned group will vary between each person based on where you are seated, and even from supervisor to supervisor in the same group. For example, in the Real Estate group, I was given some contract precedents (templates) to review and fill in, as well as some research summaries to complete. However, when I was placed in FIG for the first year scheme, I was asked to complete a presentation on a key legal concept, so it really varies.However, tasks and activities completed outside of your assigned group are pretty much the same for the entire cohort. For example, we were given a pro bono task to work on in small groups, which was then handed in at the end of the scheme, and formed part of the assessment process. We also attended a number of talks, Q&A type sessions, and internal networking events, such as meeting the Business Inclusion Groups (BIGs), or receiving an overview of the firm from a partner. In addition to this, there were external socials for the wider VC cohort organised by Graduate Recruitment. In my VC, we went to Hijingo! There are various different highlights dedicated to the sort of group tasks/activities we got up to on the VC over on our Instagram (@reedsmithgrads) if you wanted some more detail!In terms of prep for the TC/VC interview and assessment centre, I mainly prepared by reviewing my notes about the firm, and for the TC interview, reviewing and reflecting on the week as a whole. My main advice would to be to ensure you are really well informed about the firm more generally, and why you are specifically interested in RS (e.g. practice areas of interest, unique qualities of the firm, etc..), as well as brushing up on your commercial awareness (cliché I know!). Regarding our typical schedule as SQE interns, I can try and break this down for you, but it will differ slightly depending on the placement you choose! We come into the office two days a week to complete our placements, and the remainder of the week is spent studying independently, or with our course provider COLP. Of course, as I said, individual tasks will vary dependent on placement type. I hope that answered all your questions! Please do let me know if you need anything else! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />- Destiny</blockquote>

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