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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LadyGagaWithATC" data-source="post: 215998" data-attributes="member: 41893">Hi [USER=39699]@Bhavana[/USER]!It is often difficult to navigate the work experience section in law firm applications, and there is no single way to do it. For the types of experiences you have mentioned, and similar experiences, I would suggest the following approach:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Especially for Open Days, check if the firm that you’re applying to has already specified whether there is any particular way they would like you to list these experiences. Often, right above the work experience section, there is a brief note on what type of experiences should be included. For example, if the firm has suggested that you should list all types of experiences here, “including Open Days”, I would advise you to list all Open Days separately.</li> </ul><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If there is no concrete guidance, I would combine Open Days into one entry, especially if you will also include multiple First Year Schemes. The advantage of doing this would be to have the opportunity to mention similar components of each Open Day to avoid repeating yourself. For example, you may want to mention a dispute resolution exercise at Firm A and a mediation workshop at Firm B together, and then explain how these experiences together introduced you to the role of a dispute resolution lawyer at a commercial firm! However, it is generally perfectly acceptable to have a separate entry for each of your Open Days.</li> </ul><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">While you did not mention these, I want to briefly note (as it is a similar and common question) that I would also combine Virtual Internships, such as those on Forage, into one entry. You can then write a few sentences for each virtual experience programme, explaining the details of this experience and how it motivated you to pursue a career in commercial law.</li> </ul><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">However, without any explicit guidance against it, I would list each First Year Scheme individually. Often, First Year Schemes offer comprehensive insight and experience, as they last for multiple days or even a whole week. I believe that it is important to have the space to explain your experience on a First Year Scheme in detail.</li> </ul>Lastly, I just wanted to say congratulations on having attended multiple Open Days/First Year Schemes! I know how competitive they can be, and I’m sure they must have been very valuable. Best of luck!</blockquote>

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