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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Amma Usman" data-source="post: 211379" data-attributes="member: 36740">Hey! A lot of your answers will come down to the interactions you had with people during the scheme. Definitely reference those coffee chats or informal conversations with trainees, associates, or partners. Mention specific things they told you that you didn’t know before, especially if it gave you a new perspective on the firm or the type of work they do. It shows you were curious, reflective, and really making the most of your time there.You can also talk about how certain tasks or departments you rotated through helped confirm your interest in specific practice areas or exposed you to something completely new that excited you. If you got feedback on a piece of work, that’s also worth bringing up to show that you were actively learning and growing.Before a vacation scheme, it’s really hard to know what a firm’s culture is like from just research and open days. But now you’ve experienced it first-hand, so you can speak confidently about what the environment felt like and how it suits your personality. That could be anything from the support you received, how approachable people were, the way teams worked together, or how much responsibility you were given.Link all of that back to yourself and explain why you see yourself fitting in there long-term. Go beyond just being able to do the work and talk about why you’d enjoy being part of that firm’s community and how you’d contribute to it. It shows maturity and self-awareness.Also, think about how the scheme challenged you. Were there moments that took you out of your comfort zone? How did you handle that and what did it show you about yourself? That reflection can feed into your answer for why law, because it shows that even when the job is tough, you're motivated to keep growing and pushing yourself.Another thing you could mention is how the scheme helped you understand the firm's broader goals or strategy. For example, if a partner spoke about the firm's growth in a specific region or sector, and that aligns with your interests, it's worth referencing. It shows commercial awareness and that you understand where the firm is headed.Finally, don’t forget to highlight the softer aspects. If you saw examples of strong mentoring, genuine collaboration, etc, those are great to include too. They speak to the kind of environment you want to develop in, and why that specific firm is where you see yourself building a career.Hope that helps and best of luck, you’ve got this!</blockquote>

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