TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[manifestingtrainingcontract]

Anyone have insight on the Freshfields written exercise pls let me know! I feel like I’m gonna bomb it

 

[futuretrainee2025]

I just gave the Addleshaw test and I am traumatised!!!!!!!!!! what even was that??? Is there anyone whose test actually went well?

I thought it was just me hahahaha it did not help that I was starving throughout

 

[missingh]

Just got the Reed Smith test + VI! I was stressing about it as i applied on the 27th and hadn't heard

 

[sxw517]

Reed Smith VI, applied on 06/01

 

[ADKM]

Omg Reed smith interview to online test and VI, certainly thought it was a PFO!! Got the invite now. To everyone waiting, please stay hopeful, maybe it’s taking them time to review applications. Would really appreciate any tips for this test/VI @axelbeugre

 

[crt1s]

Just got the Reed Smith test + VI! I was stressing about it as i applied on the 27th and hadn't heard

Same I applied at the start of December though. I was convinced it was a PFO

 

[legallyad]

Reed smith VI - if anyone has any advice I’d really appreciate it as it’s my first VI with a firm this season!! Also applied on the 5th of Jan and was also convinced it was a PFO

 

[bella98]

Reed Smith VI!! Finally, firms are getting back to me, which is a relief! Yesterday, I was feeling quite demotivated after dedicating so much time to those applications. I was worried that my efforts might have been in vain, especially after noticing that VIs were already being sent out.

Any insights would be highly appreciated - please PM me as I need your help

 

[Pennine Valley]

WOW Reed Smith rejection explicitly stating it’s because I’ve a 2.2 (in a final year).

 

[Sunshinepink]

I got invited to do the Reed Smith test + VI today (I cried a little because I applied in December and was getting VI & WG's from other firms that I applied to afterwards) - for those who have already completed it, how was it & is it just the standard 'why & tell me a time' questions?

Please PM if necessary, I would like to be really prepared. @axelbeugre do you have any tips please?

 

[bradshek]

Do firms only proceed with your application after hearing back from your academic referee?

 

[J53]

I just gave the Addleshaw test and I am traumatised!!!!!!!!!! what even was that??? Is there anyone whose test actually went well?

I had a read through the design of the test and its not like a standard WG, the difficulty of the test changes depending on how well you are doing, ie it gets harder if you got the previous answers correct. Don't worry about it, if you get it, well done, if you don't, onto the next firm.

 

[dinoorchestra]

I also received the Test + VI invite from Reed Smith! Literally such a relief. Now to prepare and figure out how to do well at the assessment(s). Good luck everyone

 

[EllaClayton]

Any news on Simmons and Simmons?

 

[EliteWhovian]

That Addleshaw test got me like

Complete dumpster fire

 

[yasmars]

That Addleshaw test got me like

Complete dumpster fire

Especially the first two questions.

 

[Pennine Valley]

Hopefully hoe hard the AG test means there is no VI after it

 

[yasmars]

Hopefully hoe hard the AG test means there is no VI after it

It’s straight to AC next

 

[ljms]

Reed Smith test

 

[Sunshinepink]

Any news on Simmons and Simmons?

I had a PFO last week so if you haven't heard back yet then chances are that you are doing well!