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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

One of the OC application question is: "Have you been a part of any professional services support programmes in the last 5 years? Please outline those that you have participate in below - this could include (but is not limited to) mentoring programmes, work experience opportunities, scholarships and diversity access schemes with other organisations."

I was a part of the committee for a social-mobility organisation outside university (this was remote work) + a part-time customer facing role (NOT professional services)- was wondering if these come within the ambit of this question?

I'm afraid I don't have any experiences specifically for this answer and that would disadvantage my application :(
@solicitor_2028 I'm not sure if this is still the case, but I think the question was optional and not mandatory - so I don't know how much of a difference it would make if you didn't have anything to say here. Given what their graduate recruitment team have said in the past, I think this question is more about diversity - so you can include your committee work for a social mobility organisation, but the general idea is things that have supported you. This is where things like aspiring solicitors, grow mentoring, BAME programmes etc would come in. So don't worry too much!
 
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Does anyone have any advice for the Weil case study, or just case studies in general?
I don't really know what to expect or how to best prepare.
Thanks!
Hey @lawstudent2 in the past we've had a lot of success and positive feedback off the back of this comprehensive guide:


Have a look and try the mock exercise, and if you have any further questions just drop a message and someone will get back to you :)
 
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Can someone who has applied for OC help out a friend and give advice on structure for Q2. The question is - What work has Osborne Clarke done recently that is of particular interest to you? Why are you interested and inspired by this work? (Max 300 Words)

I have looked at a deal but am not sure how much I should go into the deal and how much of my interest and my experiences which link to my interest in the deal.
 

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