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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 222975" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hello!</p><p></p><p>Happy to tackle these individually!</p><p></p><p><strong>“Client Sector” question</strong></p><p></p><p>You’re absolutely right that client sector refers to a commercial industry (such as finance, life sciences, real estate, tech, energy, etc.) rather than a legal practice area. DLA Piper organises a lot of its work around these industries, so this question is designed to see:</p><p></p><p>1. Which sector interests you most, and</p><p>2. Whether you understand the current commercial situation within it</p><p></p><p>So yes - you should discuss both the article and the sector it relates to. Use the article as a starting point: briefly summarise its content, explain why that topic or sector interests you, and then link it to your personal or professional ambitions (e.g. why that industry excites you, how it connects to your skill set or long-term goals, and why DLA’s work in that space appeals to you).</p><p></p><p><strong>The “personal experience” question</strong></p><p></p><p>Linking it back to DLA Piper at the end sounds like a great idea. The main focus should still be on your experience and how it shaped your motivation for a legal career, but connecting that insight to why DLA Piper fits your ambitions shows reflection and firm-specific motivation - this is the kind of tailored approach that the graduate recruitment team will be looking for!</p><p></p><p><strong>The “additional attachments“ section</strong></p><p></p><p>If the firm hasn’t specified that you need to include a cover letter (either within the application form, or on the website), I would assume that this isn’t necessary. As the application form includes targeted questions, this effectively replaces a traditional cover letter. The extra attachment box may be there in case you need to upload transcripts, references, or any other additional documents.</p><p></p><p>Overall, it seems like your approach is spot on! Best of luck with your application <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: 222975, member: 42112"] Hello! Happy to tackle these individually! [B]“Client Sector” question[/B] You’re absolutely right that client sector refers to a commercial industry (such as finance, life sciences, real estate, tech, energy, etc.) rather than a legal practice area. DLA Piper organises a lot of its work around these industries, so this question is designed to see: 1. Which sector interests you most, and 2. Whether you understand the current commercial situation within it So yes - you should discuss both the article and the sector it relates to. Use the article as a starting point: briefly summarise its content, explain why that topic or sector interests you, and then link it to your personal or professional ambitions (e.g. why that industry excites you, how it connects to your skill set or long-term goals, and why DLA’s work in that space appeals to you). [B]The “personal experience” question[/B] Linking it back to DLA Piper at the end sounds like a great idea. The main focus should still be on your experience and how it shaped your motivation for a legal career, but connecting that insight to why DLA Piper fits your ambitions shows reflection and firm-specific motivation - this is the kind of tailored approach that the graduate recruitment team will be looking for! [B]The “additional attachments“ section[/B] If the firm hasn’t specified that you need to include a cover letter (either within the application form, or on the website), I would assume that this isn’t necessary. As the application form includes targeted questions, this effectively replaces a traditional cover letter. The extra attachment box may be there in case you need to upload transcripts, references, or any other additional documents. Overall, it seems like your approach is spot on! Best of luck with your application :) [/QUOTE]
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