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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="billyonthespeeddial" data-source="post: 215897" data-attributes="member: 27428"><p>No, I don't think you need to add that this is a core skill the firm looks for in its trainees, as this will be known to those reading your application, and you should aim to make the most of your word count!</p><p></p><p>However, if there is a specific way in which your skills matter to the firm, this may be worth emphasising! For example, for firms with very small trainee intakes (1-8), I found myself emphasising how my experiences as the only junior member of the team would assist me, and therefore I specifically pointed out that a very small trainee intake at XXX firm would mean that I'd often be the only junior member in their teams <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>In general, though, you won't need to state something like "Attention to detail is a core skill for a trainee at XXX" firm. Only provide an explanation where you think the link is not clear without one!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="billyonthespeeddial, post: 215897, member: 27428"] No, I don't think you need to add that this is a core skill the firm looks for in its trainees, as this will be known to those reading your application, and you should aim to make the most of your word count! However, if there is a specific way in which your skills matter to the firm, this may be worth emphasising! For example, for firms with very small trainee intakes (1-8), I found myself emphasising how my experiences as the only junior member of the team would assist me, and therefore I specifically pointed out that a very small trainee intake at XXX firm would mean that I'd often be the only junior member in their teams :) In general, though, you won't need to state something like "Attention to detail is a core skill for a trainee at XXX" firm. Only provide an explanation where you think the link is not clear without one! [/QUOTE]
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