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Register on Zoom →How to Secure a Vacation Scheme (Ropes & Gray)1 Dec 2025 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (UK) Zoom (registration required)In this interactive session, Maya Shah, Senior Early Careers Specialist at Ropes & Gray, will walk you through every stage of the firm's application process.
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Hello, thanks for your question! Our Vac Schemes usually run at the end of June and start of July. They are two week placements. We always say if you can do a VS then do. Not only is it a great opportunity for us to see what you can do and for you to bolster your application but also it a...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi Souniya, Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for the vacation scheme so in this scenario a direct to TC would be the best option. Patrick- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi Nicole, Thanks for your questions. 1. In all honesty, I always recommend a Vac Scheme. Not only is it a great opportunity for you to enhance your application, it is really important to make sure we are the right firm for you to train with e.g do you like the work, the people, the...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi Tamara, Good question :) I think there are a couple of common mistakes: 1. I think people are so focussed on the topic or making it sound good they forget the basics, spelling (spell the firm's name correctly), clear structure... 2. Be careful using GPT, while its great for certain...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hello! Thanks for your question. If you feel it is relevant and would strengthen your application, I would recommend using it. :)- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi Paige, Thanks for your question. I think something that is often overlooked in applications is making sure you're doing the basics right! E.g communicating clearly, attention to detail, well structured answers. We don't have a particular "type" of candidate. It's really important to be...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hello! Thanks for your query. I think your explanation above makes total sense as to why the tech sector is of interest to you and how it links to your skills/experience and therefore why you are keen to apply to OC which is a tech focussed firm. From a recruiter point of view, there is a...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi Olivia, We do not have a minimum requirement to apply and nor do we have a preference of Russell or non Russell group candidates. In terms of A-level, we do not use these and may only refer back to them if there is a close call between candidates. As mentioned, to some other questions. The...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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No worries... enthusiasm is great! Yes we support sponsorship for all our training contracts across all offices. There is a variation in pay between Bristol, Reading and London. All these details are available on our careers page. In terms of our teams, all the core teams are based across...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi there, Thanks for your question. I have just checked and we have a couple of technical issues, this should go live over the next day. So I would check back then to make an application. As with our other application windows, we do not recruit on a rolling basis so you have plenty of time...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hello! 1. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for our Vacation Scheme. 2. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and there is opportunity to highlight circumstances in the application form for consideration. We also have a wide range of networks in OC...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hello, Thanks so much for your questions. 1. In all honesty, it is up to you! We see both and this is no right or wrong way. On the second point, while all experience is great to list, not everything you do within your previous roles is relevant so really spend your time listing/explaining...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi Kate, Hope you are well. We dont have exact dates for our ACs. However, Virtual centres usually take place around mid feb with in person centres in early to mid march. Hopefully that will work for you!- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi Jasiri, Thanks for your questions and interest in OC. We have a lot of events throughout the application period. These are a mix of in person and virtual and across all 3 of our offices. You can take a look here: https://join.osborneclarke.com/events With regards to your second...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hello! Great questions. We don't have any academic requirements for our applications. Therefore, I would still recommend applying if you are interested. By delaying a year, we will then be recruiting for 2029 in our next cycle which is some time off! The crucial parts of our applications...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi John, Sorry I missed your questions. 1. SHL is our provider for our testing. 2. I would always recommend the Vac Scheme route if you can. Its a great opportunity for us to get further insight into you as an applicant and for you to showcase your experience/skills further. From the flip...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hello! Thanks for your questions! I popped some tips in one of the answers on the thread so maybe take a look at that. In terms of what makes OC unique, so a lot of firms do similar work and work in similar spaces. However, from a trainee point of view we offer you lots of experience and...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hi Eden, Thanks for your questions! So we offer both options as we appreciate not everyone can attend a Vac Scheme. However, we would of course recommend it if you can as it's a big decision for you! 1. We wont make any decisions on direct to TC applications until our Vac Schemes have...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Hey David, Thanks for your questions. 1. Bristol and London are our largest UK offices and therefore have the biggest cohorts. The numbers do tend to change each year. 2. Absolutely not! We welcome applications for any of office and from wherever you are based. However, as a note, you can...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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Morning Stacy, Thanks for your question. The long form answers are there to give you the chance to demonstrate as much of your knowledge and individual perspectives as possible. Keep that in mind when writing them. I think my top tips are as follows: 1. Be concise and make sure everything...- Patrick - Osborne Clarke
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