Clifford chance SPARK scheme has opened for first years and the deadline is in Feb 2022. Does this mean i should apply if I'm currently waiting to start university this September? If so, will i disadvantage myself if i apply now as i have no societies, work-experience or anything really to demonstrate core competencies or my successes.
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Am i meant to apply for this? if so, will applying now disadvantage me?
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I'd wait to apply till you've started at uni and joined societies, especially since the deadline is so far away
Agreed! Knew a few people in the year below me who applied early and regretted it.
Join societies, do some volunteering, play some sports and you will be in a much stronger position!
With that being said, the first few weeks of university are some of the best - don’t forget to enjoy it 😁
Join societies, do some volunteering, play some sports and you will be in a much stronger position!
With that being said, the first few weeks of university are some of the best - don’t forget to enjoy it 😁
Thanks for the replies, this was my original thought. It is however very exciting that I'm now able to technically apply for something that could lead to a TC.
