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‘Is it acceptable to take all my annual leave as a trainee?’

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One Legal Cheek reader seeks guidance on holiday etiquette

In the latest instalment in our Career Conundrums series, one Legal Cheek reader is keen to know whether it will be frowned upon to take all their annual leave during their training contract.

“Is it generally acceptable to take all my annual leave days as a trainee? Is the situation different at US vs MC firms?”

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