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<blockquote data-quote="George Maxwell" data-source="post: 116488" data-attributes="member: 17165"><p>Hey Ami!</p><p></p><p>Thank you for this question - I'm delighted to help. </p><p></p><p><strong>1. </strong>The following really is my approach. There is no one way of being successful on a vacation scheme. My approach worked for me, but that's not to say it would for everyone. So first tip: be your authentic self. Follow your interests and be honest with yourself and those around you about what you enjoy. For example, if you would like to speak to people in a particular practice area, let your supervisor and buddy know as early in the scheme as possible, as they may be able to connect you with someone relevant to your interest. </p><p></p><p><strong>2.</strong><a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/vacation-scheme-tasks.5003/post-107674" target="_blank"> This post </a>might be helpful. Further up the same thread, there are also some fantastic posts which I would recommend reading. <a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/converting-your-vacation-scheme-into-a-training-contract-top-tips-in-2021.3454/post-110550" target="_blank">This </a>and <a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2021-22-1.4197/post-111282" target="_blank">this post </a>also sum up many of my thoughts on this. </p><p></p><p><strong>3.</strong> <em>Broadly speaking </em>and further to the linked posts above, I think enthusiasm, curiosity, proactivity and diligence will carry you far. If you can demonstrate that you tried your best, you are enthusiastic and genuinely interested, you will impress. Remember that your supervisor and buddy are likely to be busy. Try to enhance their week by showing interest in their work. Having a demotivated, unambitious vacation schemer must be miserable. </p><p></p><p><strong>4.</strong> Actively seek feedback. I always explicitly told my supervisors that I would appreciate feedback on all aspects of my work before the end of the scheme (<em>where possible</em>). Telling your supervisor at the very start of the scheme will ensure that they actively consider your performance. This will likely result in you getting more specific, useful feedback. In addition, asking for feedback shows maturity and a willingness to develop. These are (<em>from what I am told</em>) the characteristics which often are the difference between good and fantastic trainees. </p><p></p><p><strong>5.</strong> Don't be afraid to be vulnerable and honest. You aren't a robot. The lawyers surrounding you won't be either. It is ok to admit that you are struggling with something, are nervous, or that you found something challenging. Being open and vulnerable is (in my opinion) a strength. It demonstrates self-confidence and honesty (even perceived authenticity).</p><p></p><p>I hope that the above helps. Please do reach out any time by tagging me on the forum and I would be more than happy to add value where I can. </p><p></p><p>For what it's worth, although the scheme was stressful, I really did enjoy it. I learned a lot and met some fantastic people. It is an opportunity to have an insight into one of the most prestigious law firms in the UK, if not the world, so really go for it!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="George Maxwell, post: 116488, member: 17165"] Hey Ami! Thank you for this question - I'm delighted to help. [B]1. [/B]The following really is my approach. There is no one way of being successful on a vacation scheme. My approach worked for me, but that's not to say it would for everyone. So first tip: be your authentic self. Follow your interests and be honest with yourself and those around you about what you enjoy. For example, if you would like to speak to people in a particular practice area, let your supervisor and buddy know as early in the scheme as possible, as they may be able to connect you with someone relevant to your interest. [B]2.[/B][URL='https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/vacation-scheme-tasks.5003/post-107674'][B] [/B]This post [/URL]might be helpful. Further up the same thread, there are also some fantastic posts which I would recommend reading. [URL='https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/converting-your-vacation-scheme-into-a-training-contract-top-tips-in-2021.3454/post-110550']This [/URL]and [URL='https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2021-22-1.4197/post-111282']this post [/URL]also sum up many of my thoughts on this. [B]3.[/B] [I]Broadly speaking [/I]and further to the linked posts above, I think enthusiasm, curiosity, proactivity and diligence will carry you far. If you can demonstrate that you tried your best, you are enthusiastic and genuinely interested, you will impress. Remember that your supervisor and buddy are likely to be busy. Try to enhance their week by showing interest in their work. Having a demotivated, unambitious vacation schemer must be miserable. [B]4.[/B] Actively seek feedback. I always explicitly told my supervisors that I would appreciate feedback on all aspects of my work before the end of the scheme ([I]where possible[/I]). Telling your supervisor at the very start of the scheme will ensure that they actively consider your performance. This will likely result in you getting more specific, useful feedback. In addition, asking for feedback shows maturity and a willingness to develop. These are ([I]from what I am told[/I]) the characteristics which often are the difference between good and fantastic trainees. [B]5.[/B] Don't be afraid to be vulnerable and honest. You aren't a robot. The lawyers surrounding you won't be either. It is ok to admit that you are struggling with something, are nervous, or that you found something challenging. Being open and vulnerable is (in my opinion) a strength. It demonstrates self-confidence and honesty (even perceived authenticity). I hope that the above helps. Please do reach out any time by tagging me on the forum and I would be more than happy to add value where I can. For what it's worth, although the scheme was stressful, I really did enjoy it. I learned a lot and met some fantastic people. It is an opportunity to have an insight into one of the most prestigious law firms in the UK, if not the world, so really go for it! [/QUOTE]
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