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Register HereThis may be a weird question, but how likely are you to convert your first VS?
That makes sense. I’m just a bit anxious because I only have one VS and don’t think I can go through another cycle 😅Hiya @M_m
Although I try not to get too bogged down with this question, I think it really depends. Some people do convert their very first vacation scheme (I know a few! Not me though, lol), and for others, it takes a second or third go. I've also never seen conversion stats disaggregated to tell you how likely you are to get a TC on your first attempt at a VS. Moreover, if your scheme is at a firm that offer a large number of training contracts, the numbers can be a bit misleading. Even if maybe 60–70% of vac schemers end up getting offers, that figure also includes people who get offers elsewhere and so choose not to accept the offers they might receive at your firm.
Instead of trying to beat the odds by gaming how likely it is you'll convert on the first attempt, I'd say just focus on bringing your best self to the vacation scheme. That is fundamentally all you can do (and often, that’s more than enough). I'm sure @Jessica Booker would have much more wise things to say, so I'll tag her here too.
I'd stress that firms run vacation schemes to try and recruit trainees, so generally you have a good chance of converting.This may be a weird question, but how likely are you to convert your first VS?
Just the email saying they will get back to us before the 4th!Hey did anyone apply to the summer legal internship for bbc and heard anything back after the second stage?
I'd like to know this too...it was midnight in previous yearsdoes anyone know what time the baker Mckenzie tc deadline is?
Hi @Ram SabaratnamHiya @M_m
Although I try not to get too bogged down with this question, I think it really depends. Some people do convert their very first vacation scheme (I know a few! Not me though, lol), and for others, it takes a second or third go. I've also never seen conversion stats disaggregated to tell you how likely you are to get a TC on your first attempt at a VS. Moreover, if your scheme is at a firm that offer a large number of training contracts, the numbers can be a bit misleading. Even if maybe 60–70% of vac schemers end up getting offers, that figure also includes people who get offers elsewhere and so choose not to accept the offers they might receive at your firm.
Instead of trying to beat the odds by gaming how likely it is you'll convert on the first attempt, I'd say just focus on bringing your best self to the vacation scheme. That is fundamentally all you can do (and often, that’s more than enough). I'm sure @Jessica Booker would have much more wise things to say, so I'll tag her here too.
I would check with the firm - they are likely to have policies on what can/can't be stored on electronic devices outside of the firm's equipment. You are likely going to be given a laptop though and so I would generally recommend saving most things on this rather than a personal device.Are we allowed to bring our personal devices (ie laptop for writing notes/instructions) to a VS?
@Jessica Booker
Reserve lists can be utilised even weeks before the scheme starts, so if this is for a summer scheme, I would say there is still a chance of the firm contacting the reserve list.No chance getting off the CRS reserve list I assume
I think this will depend on each firm's specific policies, to the extent they have any policies in this regard. I have brought my bag with personal devices to a number of ACs and this was never an issue. I was allowed to use my laptop and notes to revise during break times and I would assume in most cases firms will not explicitly forbid it. However, for the purposes of the actual exercises and assessments, I doubt most firms would allow you to use them. If you have to use a laptop for the task, one will likely be given to you by the firm to ensure you only have access to permitted materials.Are we allowed to bring our personal devices (ie laptop for writing notes/instructions) to a VS?
@Jessica Booker
As @Ram Sabaratnam and @Jessica Booker have said, there is no objective way to estimate your chances - they are influenced by way too many variables. That said, from my personal experience, I do not think whether this is your first VS or not impacts your odds too much. While my sample size is admittedly limited, across my 4 vacation schemes I have observed that: (i) the majority to people who converted were indeed doing their first scheme; and (ii) there were substantial numbers of people who had done prior vacation schemes and did not convert.This may be a weird question, but how likely are you to convert your first VS?
The deadline closed yesterday. Maybe give it 2-3 weeks as people heard back around mid-April last yearAnyone heard from Faegre Drinker? Or know when we can expect to hear?
There are a couple of Westlaw/Practical Law practice area resources I have referred to and that you should consider, I will list them bellow:@Andrei Radu - You mentioned before the Westlaw and Practical Law practice area guides. Would you please be able to provide a link ?