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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 232083" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hi!</p><p></p><p>You're definitely thinking about it in the right way! I'd say that these questions are generally related but can be slightly distinguished:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Why Law? </strong>- this is about why you want to be a lawyer in general, rather than why you chose a law degree (although you can link this to your answer). They're looking for your interest in the nature of legal work (e.g. problem-solving, advising, responsibility, etc.), and so it is important to have an understanding of what the legal profession involves and how your past experiences have made you interested in the area</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Why Commercial Law?</strong> - this then narrows the focus to the specific context of commercial law. Why do you want to apply the legal skills above in a business environment - e.g. working with companies, having a wider impact, balancing strategies and risk, working in ever-changing markets, etc.</li> </ul><p></p><p>I would distinguish them as:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Why Law: why the profession itself</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Why Commercial Law: why this type of legal practice</li> </ul><p></p><p>You don't need to repeat yourself, but there is likely to be some overlap across your answers - your "why commercial law" should build on your "why law" by showing how your general motivations fit particularly well with commercial work.</p><p></p><p>I hope that helps to distinguish them! <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: 232083, member: 42112"] Hi! You're definitely thinking about it in the right way! I'd say that these questions are generally related but can be slightly distinguished: [LIST] [*][B]Why Law? [/B]- this is about why you want to be a lawyer in general, rather than why you chose a law degree (although you can link this to your answer). They're looking for your interest in the nature of legal work (e.g. problem-solving, advising, responsibility, etc.), and so it is important to have an understanding of what the legal profession involves and how your past experiences have made you interested in the area [*][B]Why Commercial Law?[/B] - this then narrows the focus to the specific context of commercial law. Why do you want to apply the legal skills above in a business environment - e.g. working with companies, having a wider impact, balancing strategies and risk, working in ever-changing markets, etc. [/LIST] I would distinguish them as: [LIST] [*]Why Law: why the profession itself [*]Why Commercial Law: why this type of legal practice [/LIST] You don't need to repeat yourself, but there is likely to be some overlap across your answers - your "why commercial law" should build on your "why law" by showing how your general motivations fit particularly well with commercial work. I hope that helps to distinguish them! :) [/QUOTE]
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