❄ Vacation scheme deadlines are being announced!

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- Sidley Austin – Deadline: 12 September 2025 (Opens 1 August 2025)
- Paul, Weiss – Deadline: 28 September 2025 (Opens 4 September 2025)
Spring Schemes
- Willkie – Deadline: 10 December 2025 at midday (Opens 1 September 2025)
- BCLP – Deadline: 12 December 2025 (Opens 1 September 2025)
Summer Schemes
- BCLP – Deadline: 16 January 2026 (Opens 1 September 2025)
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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ram Sabaratnam" data-source="post: 187277" data-attributes="member: 36738">Hi [USER=3507]@Tintin06[/USER]I completely appreciate your concerns - when I started applying to firms, I was in my early 30s and sometimes felt that I had no real chance given my age (this was partly worsened when I'd meet other applicants in their early 20s worrying that they were now too old to secure a vac scheme/training contract (echo chambers are very bad)). Thankfully, people like [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] completely disabused me of the idea that I was too old. I also began meeting incredible trainees at excellent firms, some of whom were in their 40s and 50s. It's also worth remembering that the average qualification age is around 29 for women and 30 for men. While age discrimination is still a live issue in many professions, firms are increasingly valuing the diversity of experience that career changers bring.I know this might be tough to appreciate right now, but please don’t worry too much about your age. I think you’ve got a strong chance at many of the top US and Magic Circle firms. Given your success in securing several vacation schemes, it’s clear that you have what it takes to succeed in this process. I'd suggest you continue focussing on writing good applications, and developing the skills that many firms look for in future trainees. Keep applying confidently, I have faith that you'll succeed!Best of luck, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any more advice <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></blockquote>

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