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20 Oct 2025
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Chat directly with Isabel Elsey, Legal Recruitment Manager at BCLP, and have all your questions about the firm answered! Simply return to this page to post your questions on the day.
Hi @deyagakhal
I am not Ram but thought I would still share my perspective!
From my experience attending vacation schemes and speaking to Graduate Recruitment from various firms, I have noticed that most firms are very open to hiring graduates! Firms really value the breadth of experiences...
Hi @lawyerladyhopefully
Having spoken to Grad Rec from various firms in the past application cycle, I would say that applying just a few weeks (e.g. 2-3 weeks) after an application window has opened (or even in the middle of the application window) will not put you at a disadvantage compared...
Hi @CupOfTea17
I also started applying to vacation schemes in my last year of university as a non-law student and mostly had non-legal work experience!
I personally believe that any experience, whether legal or non-legal, is really valuable as you can use it to demonstrate relevant...
Hi @aryashinde
I just wanted to say that your proactivity when it comes to applying to first year schemes is very impressive – you are definitely on the right track!
I also wanted to emphasise that firms are increasingly less focused on A-levels, so you definitely have a decent chance with...
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