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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 224310" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hello!</p><p></p><p>For this type of question, you definitely don't need four or five skills - usually two or three well-developed ones will make a much stronger and more focused response. I'd definitely follow the early careers guidance of "<em>skill -> evidence -> link</em>", as it gives you space to explore each skill in depth, rather than listing lots quite briefly.</p><p></p><p>For each skill, you could structure it along the lines of:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>What the skill is:</strong> e.g. commercial awareness, adaptability, collaboration, time management, etc.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>How you developed it: </strong>this can come from work experience, part-time jobs, volunteering, university projects, sports team, etc.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>What the impact was: </strong>what changed as a result of that development? What are you now more confident in, and what did you learn?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Why it matters at Osborne Clarke:</strong> this is the key part! Demonstrate that you understand the firm's strengths, client base and sectors, and show how the skill will help you contribute to the firm.</li> </ol><p></p><p>I would have a think about what Osborne Clarke is known for, and pick skills that genuinely reflect how you would thrive in that environment. If you pick two or three strong skills and really unpack them with evidence and clear links to the firm, you'll end up with a much more compelling 500-word answer than trying to briefly touch on several.</p><p></p><p>I hope that helps, and best of luck with the 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: 224310, member: 42112"] Hello! For this type of question, you definitely don't need four or five skills - usually two or three well-developed ones will make a much stronger and more focused response. I'd definitely follow the early careers guidance of "[I]skill -> evidence -> link[/I]", as it gives you space to explore each skill in depth, rather than listing lots quite briefly. For each skill, you could structure it along the lines of: [LIST=1] [*][B]What the skill is:[/B] e.g. commercial awareness, adaptability, collaboration, time management, etc. [*][B]How you developed it: [/B]this can come from work experience, part-time jobs, volunteering, university projects, sports team, etc. [*][B]What the impact was: [/B]what changed as a result of that development? What are you now more confident in, and what did you learn? [*][B]Why it matters at Osborne Clarke:[/B] this is the key part! Demonstrate that you understand the firm's strengths, client base and sectors, and show how the skill will help you contribute to the firm. [/LIST] I would have a think about what Osborne Clarke is known for, and pick skills that genuinely reflect how you would thrive in that environment. If you pick two or three strong skills and really unpack them with evidence and clear links to the firm, you'll end up with a much more compelling 500-word answer than trying to briefly touch on several. I hope that helps, and best of luck with the application! :) [/QUOTE]
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