TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[anasat]

hi, I havent had a chance to attend any kirkland event so would appreciate any insight on this - do they hire all future trainees through vac schemes? i know they have a 2026 direct tc app open as well, and since i have some international work experience i was considering the tc option, but am a bit unsure about which route to choose to maximise my chances. thanks in advance!

 

[MrHubertLouis]

Thanks! Their FAQ refers to the last recruitment cycle so it might be out of date?

I thought so too but on their Instagram, they posted "we still have a few schemes open..." and London SVS wasn't mentioned at all.

 

[F a v o u r]

Completely bombed my White & Case VI. So discouraging.

Its so difficult to prepare competency, motivational and commercial questions in just 2 days.

you only get 2 days to prepare?😲 I'm so sorry about that.

 

[Anna W]

I thought so too but on their Instagram, they posted "we still have a few schemes open..." and London SVS wasn't mentioned at all.

If it helps I applied this afternoon and received an invite to complete the assessment an hour later so I think it’s still open

 

[MrHubertLouis]

If it helps I applied this afternoon and received an invite to complete the assessment an hour later so I think it’s still open

Oh, that's interesting. Maybe I'll apply for the London SVS one then. I'm worried because it's an automated test, they will tell you they have filled up after you have done the test. How long do you have to complete the assessment?

 

[CarolineC]

I thought so too but on their Instagram, they posted "we still have a few schemes open..." and London SVS wasn't mentioned at all.

Wow... I literally got their blended assessment invite today. I know its automatic but wouldn't expect it if the places were already filled.

 

[MrHubertLouis]

FIELDFISHER DIVERSITY ACCESS SCHEME AC OFFER!!!!!

Congrats! When is/was your AC?

 

[Jaiveer]

CMS VI!! If anyone has completed it - could you please PM me - have never done a VI before.

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

hi, I havent had a chance to attend any kirkland event so would appreciate any insight on this - do they hire all future trainees through vac schemes? i know they have a 2026 direct tc app open as well, and since i have some international work experience i was considering the tc option, but am a bit unsure about which route to choose to maximise my chances. thanks in advance!

I'd suggest you apply for the TC. The application processes are exactly the same.

Kirkland hasn't run a Vacation Scheme for the last few years, and they said that they most likely won't in 2024 either (although they're not sure).

They're currently giving us the option to apply for a Vacation Scheme. However, chances are, they'll just invite those who apply for the VS to the same assessment centre as direct TC applicants.

This is what they've done for the last few years, and they've said that it's quite advantageous.

 

[bluebell]

Has anyone not heard back from Eversheds? I applied a while ago and they said "We will be in touch within three weeks after the vacancy has closed." - I can't quite remember but pretty sure the deadline was 10th December. Is it bad to have not heard back at this point? I have seen people posting PFO and invitation to VI so not sure where I stand?!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Think it’s an absolute joke that you only get 30 seconds to prepare for the MDR questions and 1 minute to answer. How do they expect people to perform well?!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Congrats! When is/was your AC?

Thanks! It’s on January 19th

 

[anasat]

I'd suggest you apply for the TC. The application processes are exactly the same.

Kirkland hasn't run a Vacation Scheme for the last few years, and they said that they most likely won't in 2024 either (although they're not sure).

They're currently giving us the option to apply for a Vacation Scheme. However, chances are, they'll just invite those who apply for the VS to the same assessment centre as direct TC applicants.

This is what they've done for the last few years, and they've said that it's quite advantageous.

Thank you so much! Will do this then

 

[Lalis]

Does anyone have any thoughts on what to expect in/ insight on Reed Smith VI? appreciate any suggestion 🥹

 

[CarolineC]

Would anyone be able to share insights on Simmons & Simmons blended assessment?

Particularly interested in the structure of VI - how many questions are there and how much time do we have to prep?

 

[yasmars]

Would anyone be able to share insights on Simmons & Simmons blended assessment?

Particularly interested in the structure of VI - how many questions are there and how much time do we have to prep?

4 questions unlimited prep time

 

[danturner]

Does anyone have any thoughts on what to expect in/ insight on Reed Smith VI? appreciate any suggestion 🥹

To add to that, do you get unlimited prep time for the questions?

 

[jplaw1010]

For Fieldfisher, do you need to include a full breakdown of module grades? It is not specified anywhere on the application form

 

[Law_Between_Life]

How long is the preparation and answering time for the CMS VI? I am scared to click on the test provider in case I go too far.

 

[milo]

For Fieldfisher, do you need to include a full breakdown of module grades? It is not specified anywhere on the application form

I have this question about Kennedys, too. If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to know!