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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Lawgirlxo" data-source="post: 8934" data-attributes="member: 191">I’m not really sure, I think I might have expected a little too much from the vac scheme. First of all, I wasn’t offered a TC so I don’t want to be biased.But, I would say I was 50% bored during the scheme. I was a little disappointed that I didn’t get involved in any concrete ‘work’. This was something that most of us experienced on the scheme. We used to joke about it amongst ourselves (in a very harmless way) but thinking back now, I was really bored.We were told to focus on our group assessments when we asked for work ( this was in my case and another 2/3 persons). Group assessments as in a negotiation competition and a dispute resolution competition/exercise kind of thing.We also had a group exercise on the 1st day of the scheme. I don’t know how much this weighs towards your overall performance but I thought it was a bit weird to be explicitly assessed from the very first day.Lastly, I really tried very hard to brush it off but from the 1st day, I didn’t think I was a good fit for the firm. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the firm, it was just my gut feeling and nothing more.One more thing, during the first days, I felt super insecure because I was comparing myself to the other candidates. (Please don’t do this).On the flip side, the firm itself is an amazing place to work. (Note that a firm’s work experience programme may be slightly unsatisfactory but the firm itself is great)I could tell that the people there were happy to be there. There was a close knit relationship amongst the trainees and I admired that.The dress down policy is also hugely advantageous! I wish more firms did this. People used to walk in with casual clothes and you could tell that it made them super comfortable. I built relationships with a few trainees/associates and partners and I’m still in touch with them.We were also spoiled during the vac scheme (not that anyone complained <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />) lots of food and outings.Travers is an amazing place to work, they are defo working hard to strenghen their practices and improve their competitive standing.I don’t know what else to say, I’m more than happy to answer any specific questions you may have.</blockquote>

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