Lewis Silkin application question

[sjs]

Hi guys,

I'm currently answering a question for a Lewis Silkin application and needed some advice.

The question asks: Give an example of a recent development which you think represents a challenge or an opportunity for a firm like Lewis Silkin. How should Lewis Silkin respond to that challenge or opportunity? (200 words)

I was initially writing about technology, but I had noticed that within Lewis Silkin's Ius Laboris employment law alliance they do not have a member law firm in Africa. Would this be a good opportunity to write about how the firm should take the opportunity to form an alliance with an African law firm, considering that it is an emerging market? I'm having trouble working out whether this is of something that would be of great importance to LS's practice...


Thanks in advance!

Sam

 

[Daniel Boden]

Hi guys,

I'm currently answering a question for a Lewis Silkin application and needed some advice.

The question asks: Give an example of a recent development which you think represents a challenge or an opportunity for a firm like Lewis Silkin. How should Lewis Silkin respond to that challenge or opportunity? (200 words)

I was initially writing about technology, but I had noticed that within Lewis Silkin's Ius Laboris employment law alliance they do not have a member law firm in Africa. Would this be a good opportunity to write about how the firm should take the opportunity to form an alliance with an African law firm, considering that it is an emerging market? I'm having trouble working out whether this is of something that would be of great importance to LS's practice...


Thanks in advance!

Sam

I think with these questions, as long as you justify your answer with clear valid reasons e.g. emerging markets, would suit the firm's strengths in x, y & z for this reason, you can pretty much say what you like. However make sure you clearly justify it!

 

[sjs]

Thanks for the reply, Daniel. I'm not sure I can clearly justify it so I'll stick with tech!