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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 246631" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hey!</p><p></p><p>This is completely normal - they are definitely harder to predict, so it can be difficult to prepare for them! The key is remembering that they are not testing whether you "get it right", but whether you can analyse the case study in a structured and commercial way.</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't explicitly use the SWOT/PESTLE framework when answering, but instead use them as mental checklists to ensure that you cover everything.</p><p></p><p>WIth SWOT, it might help to quickly think:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What are the client's key strengths and weaknesses?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Where is the main opportunity in the scenario?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What is the biggest threat (e.g. regulatory, financial, reputational)?</li> </ul><p>Then, I would focus on 2-3 of the most material points and prioritise - sometimes it doesn't make sense to list absolutely everything.</p><p></p><p>With PESTLE, I would use it to ensure that you haven't missed a big external factor (e.g. economic pressure, regulatory change, tech disruption). You won't necessarily need every category if it is not relevant. I'd say that the partners are looking to see the following:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Can you identify the core commercial issue(s)?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Can you prioritise risks?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Can you give balanced advice?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Do you understand how a lawyer adds value in a transaction?</li> </ul><p>You might not be able to give a definitive answer if there are areas that you would need further information, but it always helps to make a decisive answer where you can - even if you added a caveat of "...but this would depend on further information on X". </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: 246631, member: 42112"] Hey! This is completely normal - they are definitely harder to predict, so it can be difficult to prepare for them! The key is remembering that they are not testing whether you "get it right", but whether you can analyse the case study in a structured and commercial way. I wouldn't explicitly use the SWOT/PESTLE framework when answering, but instead use them as mental checklists to ensure that you cover everything. WIth SWOT, it might help to quickly think: [LIST] [*]What are the client's key strengths and weaknesses? [*]Where is the main opportunity in the scenario? [*]What is the biggest threat (e.g. regulatory, financial, reputational)? [/LIST] Then, I would focus on 2-3 of the most material points and prioritise - sometimes it doesn't make sense to list absolutely everything. With PESTLE, I would use it to ensure that you haven't missed a big external factor (e.g. economic pressure, regulatory change, tech disruption). You won't necessarily need every category if it is not relevant. I'd say that the partners are looking to see the following: [LIST] [*]Can you identify the core commercial issue(s)? [*]Can you prioritise risks? [*]Can you give balanced advice? [*]Do you understand how a lawyer adds value in a transaction? [/LIST] You might not be able to give a definitive answer if there are areas that you would need further information, but it always helps to make a decisive answer where you can - even if you added a caveat of "...but this would depend on further information on X". I hope that assists! :) [/QUOTE]
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