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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 225517" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hi!I can see in previous years (on this <a href="https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/where-firms-recruit-from-vacation-scheme-vs-direct-tc-applications-2024-2025.9147/" target="_blank">thread</a>) that Sullivan & Cromwell hires from their vacation scheme in the first instance, and the direct TC route is typically used if they do not fill all of the spots with the vacation scheme. Whilst this may have changed for this year, I would keep that in mind when deciding which to apply for! Given you're a career changer already in a legal-adjacent role, your work experience is likely to be a clear advantage, particularly if you are wanting to apply for the direct TC route. Another thing to consider is the timing, and the leave issue you mentioned. Since you're working full-time, it makes sense to prioritise VS applications for firms that solely require from their VS. S&C doesn't fall strictly into that category, so it's reasonable to focus your limited annual leave elsewhere.If you feel you could put in a strong application later on, waiting for DTC apps in 2026 is a completely valid strategy - and one that I'm sure plenty of successful S&C candidates have taken. I think the most important consideration is how motivated you are to apply to S&C, and whether you'd prefer to maximise your changes by applying for their vacation scheme rather than DTC. I hope that offers some assistance! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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