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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 218576" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hello!</p><p></p><p>I totally get where you're coming from - firm websites are often quite surface-level when it comes to deal details. A few tips that might help:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Use multiple sources </strong>- Look up the deal on sites like Legal Cheek, The Lawyer, or Financial Times to get more commercial context. There may also be press releases from clients which can reveal why the deal was significant.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Focus on the 'why', not just the 'what'</strong> - even if you only have a short summary, you can still reflect on why that kind of work interests you. For example, if it's a cross-border M&A deal, maybe you're drawn to the international coordination or the strategic rationale behind it.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Look for themes </strong>- firms often highlight similar types of work. If you can connect that trends to your interests or something that you've studies, that can make your answer sound more insightful even without deep technical detail.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Listen to firm podcasts or read their insights</strong> - many firms will publish news articles or insights that hint at the complexities behind their deals. It might be worth having a read of the section of the website.</li> </ul><p>You definitely don't need insider-level knowledge - they're mainly looking for curiosity and commercial awareness, and an interest in the commercial law world. I would pick a deal in a sector or topic that interests you, and try to find some more information using the methods above. You can tie this back to your own skillset, previous experience, or future career aspirations. This will make your answer personal and tailored, and show that you have done research into the firm.</p><p></p><p>I hope that helps! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abbie Whitlock, post: 218576, member: 42112"] Hello! I totally get where you're coming from - firm websites are often quite surface-level when it comes to deal details. A few tips that might help: [LIST] [*][B]Use multiple sources [/B]- Look up the deal on sites like Legal Cheek, The Lawyer, or Financial Times to get more commercial context. There may also be press releases from clients which can reveal why the deal was significant. [*][B]Focus on the 'why', not just the 'what'[/B] - even if you only have a short summary, you can still reflect on why that kind of work interests you. For example, if it's a cross-border M&A deal, maybe you're drawn to the international coordination or the strategic rationale behind it. [*][B]Look for themes [/B]- firms often highlight similar types of work. If you can connect that trends to your interests or something that you've studies, that can make your answer sound more insightful even without deep technical detail. [*][B]Listen to firm podcasts or read their insights[/B] - many firms will publish news articles or insights that hint at the complexities behind their deals. It might be worth having a read of the section of the website. [/LIST] You definitely don't need insider-level knowledge - they're mainly looking for curiosity and commercial awareness, and an interest in the commercial law world. I would pick a deal in a sector or topic that interests you, and try to find some more information using the methods above. You can tie this back to your own skillset, previous experience, or future career aspirations. This will make your answer personal and tailored, and show that you have done research into the firm. I hope that helps! :) [/QUOTE]
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