How to answer "Describe outside interest/activities and responsibilities held"

[GimmeATCPls]

Hey there. Applying for a vac scheme and within the application, the firm has asked to describe any involvements with outside interests and activities, including any positions of responsibility held.

I was President of the Law Society and did some mooting, which I put down in my answers. But I've used those examples for every question, such as 'what sets me apart' and 'what are the skills of a solicitor' and I used those examples. Should I do something else? I genuinely don't really have anything else..

 

[axelbeugre]

Hey there. Applying for a vac scheme and within the application, the firm has asked to describe any involvements with outside interests and activities, including any positions of responsibility held.

I was President of the Law Society and did some mooting, which I put down in my answers. But I've used those examples for every question, such as 'what sets me apart' and 'what are the skills of a solicitor' and I used those examples. Should I do something else? I genuinely don't really have anything else..

You can still talk about them perhaps emphasising a different angle to these experiences or focusing on specific events or things you have done to describe your interests. I think that in this answer you should focus more on your personal interests in these positions/organisations.

Alternatively, think back on social clubs you took part in in high school. Was there anything interesting that you could mention. I was doing my master but I did briefly mention my debate experiences made in high school so it is totally acceptable to do that.