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Being a Paralegal and Vacation Schemes
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<blockquote data-quote="laby201" data-source="post: 149345" data-attributes="member: 10161"><p>Hi!</p><p></p><p>I have recently graduated and have managed to secure a position as a paralegal in a decently sized international firm in my hometown. I know I'm very fortunate to secure a paralegal job so soon after graduating, but I am also not sure I want to practice at this firm long-term and am still interested in applying for Vacation Schemes.</p><p></p><p>However, in my contract, it states that you are not allowed to take paid or unpaid work elsewhere, unless written permission has been secured. This obviously puts me in a bit of a precarious position regarding a VS. I would be happy to use my holiday time if I am fortunate enough to secure a VS, or even unpaid leave if necessary. Is it likely the firm would allow me to take a VS though due to the potential conflict of interest there? As a TC (if I'm successful) wouldn't start until 2026, I would be happy to remain at the firm afterwards but imagine they won't be happy if I used them practically as a stepping stone.</p><p></p><p>I'm only looking to apply for summer schemes as think I need to have worked for a good number of months beforehand. Any advice?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="laby201, post: 149345, member: 10161"] Hi! I have recently graduated and have managed to secure a position as a paralegal in a decently sized international firm in my hometown. I know I'm very fortunate to secure a paralegal job so soon after graduating, but I am also not sure I want to practice at this firm long-term and am still interested in applying for Vacation Schemes. However, in my contract, it states that you are not allowed to take paid or unpaid work elsewhere, unless written permission has been secured. This obviously puts me in a bit of a precarious position regarding a VS. I would be happy to use my holiday time if I am fortunate enough to secure a VS, or even unpaid leave if necessary. Is it likely the firm would allow me to take a VS though due to the potential conflict of interest there? As a TC (if I'm successful) wouldn't start until 2026, I would be happy to remain at the firm afterwards but imagine they won't be happy if I used them practically as a stepping stone. I'm only looking to apply for summer schemes as think I need to have worked for a good number of months beforehand. Any advice? [/QUOTE]
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