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Hi [USER=15838]@jo[/USER] congratulations on your vac scheme and I really admire your drive to continue putting in applications! Both [USER=17155]@AvniD[/USER] and I had success with the direct TC route so I think that your approach is quite resourceful

To answer your first question, I would put down your vac scheme in your direct TC application, because, in my view it cannot hurt and basically serves as a way of showing the recruiters that you have been vetted by another top firm. See my post about this here. Also, given that you will have completed the vac scheme by the time of your interview, it will mean you have actual work experience to discuss, so I see no harm in mentioning it pre-emptively.

I would not worry too much about networking - I only ever went to a couple of open days and I am not sure they made a huge difference. As long as you have well thought through motivations for the firms you are applying to then you should be fine

I hope that helps!