A full reference isn’t needed, but the topic is going to be more interesting than the publication but the context of where you learnt about the topic can be helpful - just keep it super short.
Just book it via normal channels - you don't have to explain why. If you receive any push back from your employer due to short notice, you can always tell a white lie and say it is for something like helping a relative move home or looking after a relative. I know lying isn't ideal but ultimately your employer should also not be making decisions about your leave based on their own perception of what the leave is for either.
what kind of job are you in and is your line manager aware you are looking to take time off for internships?
Just to stress this isn’t necessarily the case - many employment contracts will restrict you from working elsewhere and working for another employer will have to be declared (and approved) in those instances.
Yes fair - my (admittedly probably uninformed) take on these clauses in contracts was always to avoid you working two jobs simultaneously (to avoid breaching labour laws and/or have you unfit to work during your hours with that employer). While it probably does still apply if you are working during an annual leave period - I doubt most employers would ever pursue anything against an employee they found out was doing this? Maybe they have?
It is more complicated than employment laws. For law firms (and many other professional services and public sector organisations) it can also be down to things like conflicts checks.
I'd say most people are, it seems as though they have only sent out one batch of AC invites, and I haven't seen many PFO comments.
When did you get the email that youve past the sjt if you dont mind me asking
