Redirected to Vacation Scheme from Training Contract Application?

[xtinew]

Just applied to large firm's TC without having any VS experience (what was I thinking?!). Even though I got a 95% percentile on the Watson Glaser test for this application and have done law internships outside of the UK, I feel that my lack of VS experience in this particular firm will put me at a disadvantage. It is possible to be redirected to the VS track automatically by graduate recruitment or should I ask to be put there? Should I not bother and just try for the TC? Thanks!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Just applied to large firm's TC without having any VS experience (what was I thinking?!). Even though I got a 95% percentile on the Watson Glaser test for this application and have done law internships outside of the UK, I feel that my lack of VS experience in this particular firm will put me at a disadvantage. It is possible to be redirected to the VS track automatically by graduate recruitment or should I ask to be put there? Should I not bother and just try for the TC? Thanks!

I’d just stick to the TC now you have applied.

 

[Jaysen]

Just applied to large firm's TC without having any VS experience (what was I thinking?!). Even though I got a 95% percentile on the Watson Glaser test for this application and have done law internships outside of the UK, I feel that my lack of VS experience in this particular firm will put me at a disadvantage. It is possible to be redirected to the VS track automatically by graduate recruitment or should I ask to be put there? Should I not bother and just try for the TC? Thanks!

Occasionally firms direct candidates to the vacation scheme if they feel they are better positioned there. That said, as you’ve already applied to the TC, I would stick with it - especially if it’s a large firm that accepts applicants from the direct route.

Well done on your Watson Glaser test score!