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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 246281" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hello!You can absolutely use previous vacation scheme experience in other applications, and this was something I did last cycle too!It makes a lot of sense to use it to explain how it solidified your interest in law (particularly as a non-law student) or confirmed your interest in a particular area. This shows reflection and tangible evidence, which the graduate recruitment teams are usually looking for.The key is how you frame it:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Focus on what you learned and how it shaped your motivations or skillset</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Avoid sounding like your answer is focused on the previous firm</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Link the experience clearly to why you are now applying to this firm</li> </ul>As for naming the firm - this is generally fine to do if it is brief and neutral (e.g. "During my vacation scheme at X..."), as it is likely they could see what firm it was from your work experience section anyway. However, I would avoid going into loads of detail about them and ensure that the emphasis stays on your development overall.I hope that helps! <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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