TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Lawyer2003]

Yes! I just went through the five stages of grief, panicked, booked an inconvenient date and now can't undo it, but Reed Smith AC so that goes hard

How was the blended assessment for you?

 

[Untilwinter]

So some ppl got an email from reed smith saying they will get in touch within the week and some ppl got AC invites?

 

[Untilwinter]

GUYS REED SMITH AC omg what

I’ve completely shocked to even say this considering I did their VI like 30 mins before their deadline BUT does anyone have tips for AC with Reed smith???

I’ve gotten rejected twice at AC stage this cycle so I would love just one win

Congratulations!! Could I ask what your sjt scores and pillars were like?

 

[Zaakir]

Any post-ac news from HFW?

 

[GWJlaw]

How was the blended assessment for you?

I got highest possible on numerical and verbal so like full bars, then for competencies I got full bars so highest possible on grit, creative force, and digital mindset, then we had a little glitch and I got 4 bars out of 9 on creative force so the social awareness part was the only bit I fumbled, but pretty sure reed smith is holistic like they won't be looking for full bars on everything so no one doubt your own individual scores !

 

[gggg]

So some ppl got an email from reed smith saying they will get in touch within the week and some ppl got AC invites?

Yeah i am so confused, they said they will get back at the end of the week. Did you guys get the same email and then AC invite or just straight AC invite and no email?

 

[GWJlaw]

I got highest possible on numerical and verbal so like full bars, then for competencies I got full bars so highest possible on grit, creative force, and digital mindset, then we had a little glitch and I got 4 bars out of 9 on creative force so the social awareness part was the only bit I fumbled, but pretty sure reed smith is holistic like they won't be looking for full bars on everything so no one doubt your own individual scores !

@Untilwinter

 

[gggg]

does anyone know if they send the invites in batches or all at once for Reed Smith?

 

[Lawyer2003]

I checked my reed smith sjt report again and lol who am i kidding im not getting an AC invite
Their sjt was tough! And their numerical reasoning... I have A* in a level maths and further maths but got average in their report

What were your scores like? You might still get itttt

 

[Untilwinter]

What were your scores like? You might still get itttt

7346 so prob not lol its fine

 

[Scarlett27]

No situational judgement test this year - it’s been replaced with a video interview.

Hi Jessica, is it correct that the video interview must be submitted by deadline (today)?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hey guys! I have a Skadden VS too - should we make a group chat on WhatsApp for those who want to join?

Wow 5 offers for one firm! Love to see the success within the TCLA community!

 

[Petallove1]

When will RPC bless me with a PFO… they’ve literally done all their ACs and haven’t sent them out :/

 

[0800KP]

I checked my reed smith sjt report again and lol who am i kidding im not getting an AC invite
Their sjt was tough! And their numerical reasoning... I have A* in a level maths and further maths but got average in their report

So real for this…. mine was awful too

 

[Z48]

Has anyone heard post test for Bakers spring VS?

 

[sm99]

I did WBD’s last year and it was identical to Dentons & Pinsent’s assessments. There’s a verbal element, where they’ll give you a short passage to read and then you answer a question on it. There’s a numerical element with tables/graphs/numerical information that you need to use to figure out answers. I would brush up on how to find percentage differences/working out averages etc. At the end they asked 3 video interview questions - you had unlimited prep time and I want to say around 2 minutes to answer. Hope that helps

Thank you so much this is so so helpful!!

 

[johnnn821]

Congrats to those who got an AC invite from Reed Smith! I was wondering did you also receive the holding email earlier as well?

 

[pineappleonpizza1]

has anyone heard back post Latham AC?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi Jessica, is it correct that the video interview must be submitted by deadline (today)?

No - invites for the video interview haven’t even gone out!

 

[Xx123_]

Congrats to those who got an AC invite from Reed Smith! I was wondering did you also receive the holding email earlier as well?

Congrats to those who got an AC invite from Reed Smith! I was wondering did you also receive the holding email earlier as well?

No I didn’t receive the holding email.