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Hi! I have a place on the Withers vac scheme at the end of April. V excited for it, also v keen to convert the VS into a TC. Can anyone who's been through the process or with knowledge of the process give any advice on how it's assessed, what they look for in VS interns, etc.? Especially keen to hear what gives you the best chance of converting the VS into a TC. Thanks :)
 
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Hi! I have a place on the Withers vac scheme at the end of April. V excited for it, also v keen to convert the VS into a TC. Can anyone who's been through the process or with knowledge of the process give any advice on how it's assessed, what they look for in VS interns, etc.? Especially keen to hear what gives you the best chance of converting the VS into a TC. Thanks :)
Congratulations for obtaining an offer!! This is very exciting!!!

I shared a couple of tips on how to convert a vacation scheme into a training contract here and I hope this will be somewhat useful:
Post in thread 'TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-169320

There is also another useful thread on here:

Thread 'Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....to-a-training-contract-top-tips-in-2021.3454/

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com


Convert your vacation scheme into a training contract | The Corporate Law Academy

We spoke to Rosie Watterson, founder of the blog Apply.Shine.Win, to learn how students can convert their vacation scheme into a training contract offer.
www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

I would say that if you really want to know the specifics of the scheme of your firm, I would message future trainees on LinkedIn as they are the only ones who can give you tangible tips on how to succeed.

I hope these are helpful and good luck!
 
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Newcomer14

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Apr 2, 2024
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Congratulations for obtaining an offer!! This is very exciting!!!

I shared a couple of tips on how to convert a vacation scheme into a training contract here and I hope this will be somewhat useful:
Post in thread 'TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-169320

There is also another useful thread on here:

Thread 'Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....to-a-training-contract-top-tips-in-2021.3454/

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com


Convert your vacation scheme into a training contract | The Corporate Law Academy

We spoke to Rosie Watterson, founder of the blog Apply.Shine.Win, to learn how students can convert their vacation scheme into a training contract offer.
www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

I would say that if you really want to know the specifics of the scheme of your firm, I would message future trainees on LinkedIn as they are the only ones who can give you tangible tips on how to succeed.

I hope these are helpful and good luck!
Thank you so much! This is v useful, much appreciated :)
 

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