Hi guys, could anyone please provide some advise on how to go about choosing a department for a vacation scheme? Or point me towards the right thread and people?
thanks a ton!
I personally reached out to trainees from the firm to see which departments they're in/have sat in, just to get a feel of the work they do. If you have any connections, perhaps from LinkedIn, who work in the areas you're interested in, most of them will be more than happy to give you a run down of their speciality which will hopefully inform your decision.
I also read through Chambers practice area guide, really useful for getting an overall image of the area.
Youtube videos too! Commercial Law School have short videos explaining all the key practice areas, such as this one:
The main thing is to be proactive and engage in conversation with people - they'll be the most insightful and genuine about it!