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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 248212" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hi!</p><p></p><p>I'd say it is fine to mention an actor, as long as you can clearly explain why they are a leader and what you admire about their leadership. For example, you could highlight how they have built a brand, led projects, influenced public discourse, or used their platform strategically (like Emma Watson and her UN work, for example). This shows that you understand leadership goes beyond just corporate titles, and focuses on the skills that leaders possess.</p><p></p><p>I personally would avoid using an actor if your focus is more on their fame, or if you are struggling to link their qualities back to law. Additionally, I would avoid choosing someone controversial as you might find it difficult to justify it.</p><p></p><p>If you can clearly articulate the leadership traits (e.g. influence, strategic thinking, resilience) and briefly connect those to the qualities that are valued in commercial law, I think that is a strong approach!</p><p></p><p>If you are worried about choosing an actor for the answer, a business or political leader may feel "safer". However, the safest option isn't necessarily the strongest - the most impressive answer is the one that you can defend and explain confidently.</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: 248212, member: 42112"] Hi! I'd say it is fine to mention an actor, as long as you can clearly explain why they are a leader and what you admire about their leadership. For example, you could highlight how they have built a brand, led projects, influenced public discourse, or used their platform strategically (like Emma Watson and her UN work, for example). This shows that you understand leadership goes beyond just corporate titles, and focuses on the skills that leaders possess. I personally would avoid using an actor if your focus is more on their fame, or if you are struggling to link their qualities back to law. Additionally, I would avoid choosing someone controversial as you might find it difficult to justify it. If you can clearly articulate the leadership traits (e.g. influence, strategic thinking, resilience) and briefly connect those to the qualities that are valued in commercial law, I think that is a strong approach! If you are worried about choosing an actor for the answer, a business or political leader may feel "safer". However, the safest option isn't necessarily the strongest - the most impressive answer is the one that you can defend and explain confidently. I hope that helps! :) [/QUOTE]
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