Am I too late to apply for the first year schemes?

[naam8332]

Hi I'm a non law and only found out about the first year schemes recently. I've noticed many of them opened back in September or October. Is it still worth applying given now it's December and they might've filled their spaces? It seems most of their deadlines are in January or February.
Thanks

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

it’s exceptionally early for first year programmes - most firms don’t tackle these until the new year once their vacation scheme processes have concluded or are coming to an end. You should definitely apply to opportunities you are eligible for.

 

[naam8332]

Thanks a lot Jessica, this is reassuring to know.

 

[Amma Usman]

Hiya @naam8332 , no not all! As @Jessica Booker explained, most of these are open. We’ve complied a deadlines list here to help keep you all on track of those deadlines - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/first-year-scheme-deadlines-2024-25.9090/

In your first year, I also recommend applying to open days as well. I found attending both of these helpful in getting me to ACs in my penultimate year. We have another deadlines list for these here - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ay-and-insight-scheme-deadlines-2024-25.9218/