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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 245338" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hello!</p><p></p><p>This is a great question, as situational questions are slightly different to competency questions. I wouldn't say that there is a fixed framework like STAR, but the structure that I would follow is:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Clarify the goal / objective</strong> - what you are trying to achieve overall. This could be meeting a deadline, managing multiple tasks, supporting a client, etc.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Key considerations </strong>- show your judgment by flagging the factors that would be most important based on the situation: e.g. the parties involved, urgency, the level of risk, firm / client priorities, and any ethical or confidentiality issues. This will be adapted to whatever situation you are given.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Outline your actions</strong> - walk the interview through what you would actually do, step-by-step, in a logical order. This should be the core of your answer, and you should give a brief explanation as to why you are taking each step.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Communication </strong>- in relation to the above, make sure to explain who you would speak to and how (e.g. team members, supervisors, clients) - communication is a really important skill in a firm, and showing that you appreciate this is key!</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Outcome and reflection</strong> - I would end your answer with the intended outcome and, if relevant, you could explain how you would learn from the situation and what you would do to prevent it happening again, etc.</li> </ol><p>I would aim to sound practical and collaborative overall, rather than trying to reach the perfect outcome. Firms will want to see that you can make a sensible judgment call and communicate clearly if mistakes or issues arise, rather than trying to show that you would handle everything alone!</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: 245338, member: 42112"] Hello! This is a great question, as situational questions are slightly different to competency questions. I wouldn't say that there is a fixed framework like STAR, but the structure that I would follow is: [LIST=1] [*][B]Clarify the goal / objective[/B] - what you are trying to achieve overall. This could be meeting a deadline, managing multiple tasks, supporting a client, etc. [*][B]Key considerations [/B]- show your judgment by flagging the factors that would be most important based on the situation: e.g. the parties involved, urgency, the level of risk, firm / client priorities, and any ethical or confidentiality issues. This will be adapted to whatever situation you are given. [*][B]Outline your actions[/B] - walk the interview through what you would actually do, step-by-step, in a logical order. This should be the core of your answer, and you should give a brief explanation as to why you are taking each step. [*][B]Communication [/B]- in relation to the above, make sure to explain who you would speak to and how (e.g. team members, supervisors, clients) - communication is a really important skill in a firm, and showing that you appreciate this is key! [*][B]Outcome and reflection[/B] - I would end your answer with the intended outcome and, if relevant, you could explain how you would learn from the situation and what you would do to prevent it happening again, etc. [/LIST] I would aim to sound practical and collaborative overall, rather than trying to reach the perfect outcome. Firms will want to see that you can make a sensible judgment call and communicate clearly if mistakes or issues arise, rather than trying to show that you would handle everything alone! I hope that assists! :) [/QUOTE]
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