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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 221666" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hello!</p><p></p><p>You're totally right - for an open day, the key thing is showing that you've done your research and genuinely understand why you want to learn more about that particular firm. They will be looking for curiosity and a clear connection between your interests and what the firm does, rather than a full "why commercial law" discussion.</p><p></p><p>I would make sure to cover the following in your cover letter:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Why this firm:</strong> briefly discuss what initially drew you to the firm - e.g. what stands out to you about its work, culture, or approach.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Why you: </strong>briefly discuss what you hope to contribute or gain from attending, with reference to your past experiences.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Your motivation for the open day</strong>: this is the most important part. Make sure you clearly discuss what draws you to the open day itself - e.g. wanting to learn more about their practice areas, approach to clients, or training style. All of your motivations for attending should be backed up by your research on the firm AND your past experiences and skills, so it's important to tie it all together here.</li> </ol><p>This combination ensures that you are showing why you are interested in the firm and what you hope to gain from attending the open day, which is what the graduate recruitment team will be looking for. You can briefly discuss 'why you', but more in the context of why your past experiences have drawn you to this specific firm, rather than why you would be a good fit already.</p><p></p><p>The process for an open day application is distinctly different from a vacation scheme application, so make sure that your answer focuses on what you hope to gain from the open day, rather than what you already have.</p><p></p><p>I hope that assists! <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: 221666, member: 42112"] Hello! You're totally right - for an open day, the key thing is showing that you've done your research and genuinely understand why you want to learn more about that particular firm. They will be looking for curiosity and a clear connection between your interests and what the firm does, rather than a full "why commercial law" discussion. I would make sure to cover the following in your cover letter: [LIST=1] [*][B]Why this firm:[/B] briefly discuss what initially drew you to the firm - e.g. what stands out to you about its work, culture, or approach. [*][B]Why you: [/B]briefly discuss what you hope to contribute or gain from attending, with reference to your past experiences. [*][B]Your motivation for the open day[/B]: this is the most important part. Make sure you clearly discuss what draws you to the open day itself - e.g. wanting to learn more about their practice areas, approach to clients, or training style. All of your motivations for attending should be backed up by your research on the firm AND your past experiences and skills, so it's important to tie it all together here. [/LIST] This combination ensures that you are showing why you are interested in the firm and what you hope to gain from attending the open day, which is what the graduate recruitment team will be looking for. You can briefly discuss 'why you', but more in the context of why your past experiences have drawn you to this specific firm, rather than why you would be a good fit already. The process for an open day application is distinctly different from a vacation scheme application, so make sure that your answer focuses on what you hope to gain from the open day, rather than what you already have. I hope that assists! :) [/QUOTE]
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