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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 248512" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hello!</p><p></p><p>This is a great question!</p><p></p><p>A memo is usually a shorter and more focused internal document, usually written to answer a specific question for a partner or supervisor. Therefore, you should usually get straight to the point and use a tight structure - for example, identify the issue, outline the relevant law or principles, apply them to the facts, and finish with a clear conclusion or recommendation. It is more practical and concise, and usually around a page or two (though this can differ).</p><p></p><p>On the other hand, a report is generally more formal and broader in scope. It may be created for the client (rather than internally) and is often used to explore several issues in a structured format. For a report, you are more likely to include headings, background context, and more in-depth explanations of risks and consequences. Therefore, they tend to be longer than memos (although for an assessment, they'll probably still be fairly concise!).</p><p></p><p>I hope that helps 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: 248512, member: 42112"] Hello! This is a great question! A memo is usually a shorter and more focused internal document, usually written to answer a specific question for a partner or supervisor. Therefore, you should usually get straight to the point and use a tight structure - for example, identify the issue, outline the relevant law or principles, apply them to the facts, and finish with a clear conclusion or recommendation. It is more practical and concise, and usually around a page or two (though this can differ). On the other hand, a report is generally more formal and broader in scope. It may be created for the client (rather than internally) and is often used to explore several issues in a structured format. For a report, you are more likely to include headings, background context, and more in-depth explanations of risks and consequences. Therefore, they tend to be longer than memos (although for an assessment, they'll probably still be fairly concise!). I hope that helps distinguish them! :) [/QUOTE]
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