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Three benefits I would consider writing about include:

• Better for qualification decision making: a six-seat TC gives you 50% more options of seats you can qualify in. Moreover, by trying more practice areas and assessing commonalities and differences, you will automatically be in a better position to consider your experiences and be more informed in your decision-making.
• Better for becoming a well-rounded lawyer: experiencing more seats will mean you learn more about a different types of work and relevant subject matters. Regardless of where you end up qualifying, this can arguably lead to you becoming a more well-rounded lawyer, as you will be able to consider the client's interest from more perspectives. Moreover, you could arguably take on more work yourself instead of having to rely on the support of your lawyers. For instance, if you end up becoming a corporate lawyer but have done a seat in disputes, you will be in a better position to negotiate the drafting of a dispute resolution clause without having to heavily rely on the support of colleagues in litigation.
• Intrinsic benefit of pursuing interests: if you are interested in a higher number of practice areas instead of just two or three, a six-seat TC will give you more of an opportunity to experience work and learn about them. Arguably, this is a benefit in itself.