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A vacation placement is great preparation for a training contract and a fantastic chance to make a good impression, so make sure you know what the recruiters like to see.
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Imagine if you knew what recruiters looked for when choosing successful candidates for vacation placements. Well, now you do! Graduate recruitment teams from leading firms share their insights and experiences on the application process, including outlining the skills they're looking for.
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Exploring different kinds of firms via vacation placements can help you find the right one for you when it comes to applying for training contracts. As well as showing you whether you've got what it takes to be a solicitor the experience will help you explore different departments, make contacts and learn more about law in action.
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A non-law graduate explains how she fitted in on her vacation placement.
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A trainee talks about networking with trainees and partners while on vacation placement.
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A trainee solicitor talks about gaining legal work experience through opens days and vacation placements
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A trainee describes pro bono opportunities during a multinational vacation placement.
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A trainee describes helping prepare for cases and meeting counsel during a vacation placement.
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A trainee solicitor describes meeting clients and attending court during her vacation placement, and offers advice on applying for vacation placements.
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Knowing when to apply for vacation placements is just as important as knowing how to. Use our planner to help work out when you should start applying, what you can do in advance and what to do if you don't manage to secure a placement.
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Feeling unsure what to expect from your vacation placement? Experts are on hand to answer your questions about legal work experience - and what to do if you haven't got any.
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If you've been offered a vacation placement then you have a golden opportunity to impress - and it could just lead to a training contract. But make sure you know how to create the right impression by showing off all your skills and being thoroughly professional.
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A current trainee explains the importance of enthusiasm during vacation placements.
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A trainee solicitor explains how her vacation placement revealed the skills she'd need as a trainee.
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