TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Flutterbyx303]

I got very similar feedback, do you think we all got the same RS feedback?

I think so they just put generic feedback in mine as they said due to applicant volumes they can’t give individual comments

 

[0800KP]

RS PFO!

 

[Lopez2017]

Reed smith PFO. What did u guys make of the VI feedback. I personally found it very confusing. For the ‘what unique qualities would u bring to the role?’ question, they told me to mention the unique qualities and not what I’m good at. Yet if I had just mentioned my unique qualities without any examples, I would’ve still been pfo’ed. I answered this question by stating 2 qualities and examples when I demonstrated them, so not sure what I did wrong. Smh 🤦

I'm with you on that. I struggle to see how qualities can be detached from your strengths (especially when we're trying to impress!), or, at the very least, how we can demonstrate such qualities without bringing examples (with the ever-important STAR structure).

The email says the feedback isn't personal, which is slightly irritating.

 

[EMB]

Simmons and Simmons pfo

 

[EMB]

Fieldfisher doing calls for DAS and TCs this morning

Have you done the AC?

 

[jen lala]

RS and Simmons PFO 😢 no more today plz

 

[SaLM]

Have you done the AC?

Yes I did the London DAS AC on the 31st

 

[Filia]

Does anyone know if Marriott Harrison will be reaching out post-app, next week?

 

[0800KP]

Reed Smith PFO’ers. What were your assessment pillars like? Interested to see how much it might be weighted.

4,6,3,1 😍😍😍😍 idk how the pillars even corresponded to the answers I gave bc I felt like my answers made sense……

 

[Tamaranou]

It’s weighted nothing … I got 9976 and two above average in verbal and numerical reasoning !! Also, I am sure I did very well in VI. The most hurting rejection since the starting of the cycle !

Same here, I put a lot of effort & time into this application & RS is my favorite firm tbh. Ugh we got to keep on going but god i wish i knew how competitive it was to become a lawyer before doing law school.

 

[dms21]

Reed Smith PFO’ers. What were your assessment pillars like? Interested to see how much it might be weighted.

i got 7,7,7,9 for SJT with the most right bar (which they said i excelled at) for verbal and numerical so this one hurt

 

[dinoorchestra]

Also got a rejection from Reed Smith

 

[RonRod13]

Reed Smith PFO and I didn't even apply there, wow they're coming after everyone

 

[ljms]

RS PFOs, when did you apply and when did you do your VIs?

I'm wondering if we've all been rejected because there's no more room at the inn.

I applied on the deadline and did my VI Jan 22nd.

My numerical and verbal reasoning were in the middle of the bar and my pillars were 4 7 6 7.

 

[Kbrandnew]

Reed Smith PFO on this fine Friday.😭 My pillars were 7,6,3,6 and I apparently 'excelled' in both numerical and verbal intellect.
I have no idea how the scores aid their decision, but I am going to assume my VI is what they didn't like

 

[trainingcontract]

RS and Simmons PFO..... am feeling the incoming Baker PFO in the air ala spidey sense

 

[AnonKn635]

White and Case VI - any tips would be greatly appreciated

Can give Jones Day, V&E, HSF / Latham insights in return

 

[Marissa]

So glad I didn’t apply to Reed Smith in this cycle, looks like I saved myself an unnecessary pfo 😮‍💨

(I’m still scarred from the last cycle’s VI which had like 10 questions!)

 

[phoebe.kennedy02]

honestly the rejections feel like their non stop now someone send help😭 remember we are all worth it and one day we will be in our dream career and look back at this as a learning curve- i hope...🥹 stay positive belief in yourself is one of the hardest things to achieve so dont loose it because of this your all amazing

 

[S87]

So glad I didn’t apply to Reed Smith in this cycle, looks like I saved myself an unnecessary pfo 😮‍💨

(I’m still scarred from the last cycle’s VI which had like 10 questions!)

Same, the Vi was brutal last year!