📅 2025–26 Applications: Vacation Schemes, Open Days & Training Contracts

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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 217818" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hey!Just to add to the great advice already given, the key is to show that you've thought about what you personally want to get out of the open day, and how it will genuinely support your journey into law. A few points that I would always consider could be:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Curiosity about the firm: mention specific aspects of HSF that you'd like to learn more about (e.g. their training programme, innovation in ESG / tech, international or client secondments). They may have talks from various departments or practice areas on the day, so discuss why learning more about those areas in the firm interest you.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Link to your career development: explain how attending the open day will help you clarify whether a career at HSF is the right fit for you, and how it will guide your applications for vacation schemes and training contracts</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Highlight the networking exposure: point out that you'd like to meet trainees, associates, and partners to gain first-hand insights into various parts of the firm, such as the culture and support available</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Skills / Personal Growth: show that you want to improve your skills, such as commercial awareness and confidence in networking</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Make it personal: if there is a particular practice area or element of HSF that resonates with you, tie this into your motivation for attending.</li> </ul>Try to balance enthusiasm with specific aspects - I'd avoid generic lines such as "I want to learn more about the firm", and instead explain what exactly you want to learn and why it matters to you.I hope that assists, and best of luck with your application <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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📅 2025–26 Applications: Vacation Schemes, Open Days & Training Contracts

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