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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 224135" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hello!I would say that a vacation scheme can absolutely count as a personal experience, as long as you describe it in a way that shows how it genuinely shaped your motivation and direction.In this context, "personal" doesn't have to mean outside of work or extracurriculars - it just means an experience that you had that has had a meaningful impact on you. If something from your VS helped crystallise your interest in law, exposed you to a type of work or client that you hadn't appreciated before, or made you realise what kind of lawyer you want to become, that's valid and often stronger than something more detached.The key is to make sure that you show:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What happened and why it stood out to you</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What it taught you about the reality of legal work</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">How it influenced your ambitions going forward.</li> </ul>If you can do all of the above, it won't matter that the example came from a professional setting - it will still read as personal and reflective.Therefore, I would still stick with your VS example if it's the one that genuinely shaped your motivations. It'll likely be more compelling than something chosen just to feel "personal" for the sake of it.I hope that helps, and best of luck with the 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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