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Message: <blockquote data-quote="RANDOTRON" data-source="post: 143865" data-attributes="member: 16724">I didn't do a vacation scheme at Eversheds, but I did do a VS at one of its competitors (where I secured a TC). I also felt really incredibly nervous and unprepared in the days leading up to my VS. But looking back, there's no need to feel nervous or unprepared at all. You already went through a rigorous selection process to get here, so the firm already sees your potential. Now, it's more about whether you're the right fit for the firm, and vice versa, which ultimately is about being relaxed, being yourself and having fun there. It is good that you want to be prepared, but I think your action plan is a bit much, especially with the Forage schemes. Although, if you think doing all that will make you less nervous, go for it.Personally, I only read the news as I normally do, but even this wasn't even that helpful because the tasks I got assigned were pretty straightforward. I only referred to the news once in conversation because it just so happens to coincide with their current work. Most of my conversations were not even commercial-related and was actually about random stuff (like TV shows and travel spots) or personal journey and experience at the firm. Whenever I do ask about their work, I mainly just listened and asked follow-up questions. And I definitely did not have anyone quiz me about the news. To be fair, I don't know what you'll be during your VS or what the firm's culture is like, but if anything, I think honing your ability to understand problems and consideration, and think of solutions is more important than knowing the news. Here are my other tips:<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Reach out to future trainees on LinkedIn who did the VS last year and get an insight into what they did during the VS to tailor your action plan.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Keep track of your work during your VS including details like who the work is for, context, due date, frequency of progress report, etc.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Go and meet different people in the firm when you're there – introduce yourself, ask questions and actively listen.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">If you need clarification in relation to a task, don't hesitate to ask but try and figure things out yourself first.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Be proactive about doing tasks, but if you really don't have the capacity for new tasks, let them know.</li> </ol>Congrats and best of luck on your VS!</blockquote>

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