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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 224336" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hello!</p><p></p><p>With an “additional information” section, I would treat it as a space to add context the firm wouldn’t otherwise know if you haven’t had the chance to outline it anywhere else in your application.</p><p></p><p>A good way to approach it might be to ask yourself: Is there anything about my journey, strengths, or circumstances that would help the firm understand my application better? For example, this might include:</p><p></p><p><strong>1. Explain gaps or unusual pathways</strong></p><p></p><p>If you took a year out, switched degrees, worked part-time, or had mitigating circumstances, this is the perfect place to give brief, factual context.</p><p></p><p><strong>2. Highlight something that doesn’t fit neatly elsewhere</strong></p><p></p><p>Maybe you have a niche interest that is relevant to the firm (e.g. a specific research project, industry exposure, technical skills, etc.) that didn’t naturally belong in the other questions.</p><p></p><p><strong>3. Show personality or perspective</strong></p><p></p><p>Some people might use the space to mention values, experiences, or insights that shaped their approach to work. This can help your application feel more rounded and genuine.</p><p></p><p>Most importantly, don’t feel pressured to use all 300 words. Unless you genuinely have anything important to add that you feel strengthens your application, this is usually an optional question and I wouldn’t fill it out for the sake of it.</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: 224336, member: 42112"] Hello! With an “additional information” section, I would treat it as a space to add context the firm wouldn’t otherwise know if you haven’t had the chance to outline it anywhere else in your application. A good way to approach it might be to ask yourself: Is there anything about my journey, strengths, or circumstances that would help the firm understand my application better? For example, this might include: [B]1. Explain gaps or unusual pathways[/B] If you took a year out, switched degrees, worked part-time, or had mitigating circumstances, this is the perfect place to give brief, factual context. [B]2. Highlight something that doesn’t fit neatly elsewhere[/B] Maybe you have a niche interest that is relevant to the firm (e.g. a specific research project, industry exposure, technical skills, etc.) that didn’t naturally belong in the other questions. [B]3. Show personality or perspective[/B] Some people might use the space to mention values, experiences, or insights that shaped their approach to work. This can help your application feel more rounded and genuine. Most importantly, don’t feel pressured to use all 300 words. Unless you genuinely have anything important to add that you feel strengthens your application, this is usually an optional question and I wouldn’t fill it out for the sake of it. I hope that helps! :) [/QUOTE]
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