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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

TheLegalEdit

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Apr 29, 2025
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I just completed my Reed Smith VI and I literally want to cry, I feel like I’ve done terrible :( really had my hopes set on this firm and I feel defeated. Just got my feedback now but I’m not sure what to make of it. Any advice going forward would be appreciated because I just want to give up now :(
I struggle mainly with the VI, the first question I ran out of time to answer it well, the others I feel I did better but I was mentally so shaken from the first question I did have to have a quick cry after doing it lol. I believe the others I answered well but I’m just so anxious now. Has anyone else had a bad VI and had luck and success with still progressing?
 
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what does the holding email read ? thanks
Dear [insert name],

“Thank you for your application for a place on the Gibson Dunn Vacation Scheme and for completing our online Capptivate Law Assessment. Following the completion of your assessment you will be sent a feedback report. Please note, this will not be sent instantly and may take a few days to arrive in your inbox. Please be assured that we have received your assessment results unless we get in touch to state otherwise.

We just wanted to let you know that we will be reviewing your application and assessment results and will be in touch as soon as we have further updates. As you are aware our programmes are highly competitive so please do bear with us.”

Thank you for your patience.

Kind regards,

International Graduate Recruitment & Development Team at Gibson Dunn.​
 
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