Setting yourself up for Vacation Scheme success

This session gives you a practical understanding of how to approach a vacation scheme with confidence, professionalism, and purpose. Rather than focusing solely on “impressing” people, you will learn what firms are genuinely assessing, including communication, teamwork, adaptability, attention to detail, and how you respond to feedback.

The session will explore how to prepare before the scheme begins, from researching the firm’s practice areas and recent work to developing clear, commercial reasons for wanting to join the firm. You will also gain practical guidance on managing tasks, asking thoughtful questions, contributing in meetings, building relationships with trainees and supervisors, and handling mistakes professionally. Using realistic examples and scenarios throughout, the session will help you understand how to make the most of every interaction and succeed during the scheme.