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  1. Erin

    Skadden 6

    Why are you applying to a training contract at Skadden and why do you believe you are suited to the firm? (300 words) I am interested in undergoing a training contract at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom as the firm has proved itself as a leader and innovator in M&A. This is demonstrated in...
  2. Erin

    Shoosmiths 5

    Please provide a brief explanation for why you have chosen to apply for a particular location (or locations). The new London office, built to accommodate the firm’s recent growth, is attractive as it creates the opportunity for the firm to strengthen specialisms and expertise. The expansive...
  3. Erin

    Shoosmiths 4

    Describe why you want to be a trainee solicitor at Shoosmiths 300 words Handling media portfolios for HNW individuals at the Family Office Magazine developed my interest in business advisory, private wealth and luxury assets. Meeting blank at Shoosmiths, I enjoyed discussing the different...
  4. Erin

    Reed Smith 5

    Please provide us with any additional information that you would like to share about yourself, including your main activities or interests outside of study or work-life and for example any awards or personal achievements In my second year, I participated at the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot...
  5. Erin

    Reed Smith 4

    Please provide us with any additional information that you would like to share about yourself, including your main activities or interests outside of study or work-life and for example any awards or personal achievements 250 In 2020, I wrote a review of a political documentary that was...
  6. Erin

    Penningtons Manches Cooper 3

    Covering letter - please use this opportunity to tell us about yourself, your reasons for applying to Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP and why they resonate with you personally. Dear Sir/Madam, I recently completed the LPC with Distinction as an Aspiring Solicitors Foundation Scholar. Following...
  7. Erin

    Norton Rose Fulbright 23

    Dear Graduate Recruitment Team, I am motivated to pursue a career in commercial law due to my legal experiences which have given me a greater appreciation of the work undertaken by commercial lawyers. During my recent vacation scheme at a global law firm, I witnessed the importance of...
  8. Erin

    Norton Rose Fulbright 22

    Dear Graduate Recruitment, I recently completed the LPC with Distinction as an Aspiring Solicitors Foundation and BPP scholar. I am writing to apply for a Training Contract at Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF). Contemplating a legal career, I hand-delivered my CV to several high-street law firms. At...
  9. Erin

    Norton Rose Fulbright 21

    In your letter you need to include why you think you will be a good commercial solicitor and why you are applying to Norton Rose Fulbright. 750 Dear Graduate Recruitment, Please accept my application to Norton Rose Fulbright LLP’s (”NRF”) spring vacation scheme. Having graduated from UCL with...
  10. Erin

    Mishcon de Reya 8

    Beyond looking for a challenging career, why do you want to be a lawyer? Why do you want to be a lawyer at Mishcon de Reya? I aspire to become a lawyer because it combines the opportunity to work closely with clients, a platform to be an integral part of international commerce, and the ability...
  11. Erin

    Jones Day 11

    Please give a brief summary of any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility and any other noteworthy achievements gained at School, University, Law School or in employment. In my second year, I ranked 5th in my cohort of 250+ LLB students. As Mooting Officer of the [society], we won...
  12. Erin

    Jones Day 10

    Cover Letter I developed an interest in commercial law whilst studying Business Law and Practice during the LPC. Here I was exposed to different areas of commercial law, which fascinated me due to the combination of black letter law with commercial considerations. Completing a vacation scheme...
  13. Erin

    Hogan Lovells 15

    We set our standards high, and we trust our people to hold themselves accountable for meeting other people's expectations. Describe a time when you had to drop everything and really 'raise your game' in order to keep a promise you had made to someone else. How did you manage both this and your...
  14. Erin

    Hogan Lovells 14

    Please tell us about a personal achievement outside of your academic career and how this has impacted on you personally? Max 250 words When representing my school at a Rural Empowerment and Development Camp in Thailand, I won a Business Plan Creation Competition with a team consisting of...
  15. Erin

    Herbert Smith Freehills 21

    Introduce a topic you know about and explain why it interests you. (300) (We are looking for structure and succinctness in your answer. Your answer does not need to be related to law or HSF and it is a chance for us to find out more about you and your interests) Disparities between public and...
  16. Erin

    Herbert Smith Freehills 20

    * Introduce us to a topic you know about and explain why it interests you. (We are looking for structure and succinctness in your answer. Your answer does not need to be related to law or HSF and it is a chance for us to find out more about you and your interests) (Up to 300 words, inclusive of...
  17. Erin

    Gibson Dunn 2

    Please write a cover letter. You should include some of the following areas: what attracts you to Gibson Dunn; why you want to become a solicitor; an outstanding personal achievement which added value to either your academic or working environment; details of any prizes, scholarships, interests...
  18. Erin

    Freshfields 15

    Personal Statement My interest in commercial law first sparked working in-house alongside C-suite teams. One particularly memorable task was a report I prepared for Native Union’s CFO concerning the potential regulatory issues caused by the Crimean trade sanctions. This was my first time...
  19. Erin

    Eversheds Sutherland 12

    When have you worked towards an ambitious goal? As part of your answer, please describe how you tackled this goal, what set-backs you faced and what energised you about the situation. (500) A time I worked towards an ambitious goal would be as the Secretary of the Korean Entertainment Society...
  20. Erin

    DWF 6

    1. Why have you chosen to apply for a Training Contract at DWF? (250 words) I am attracted to DWF’s commitment to innovative problem-solving for clients. At the London Open Day, I learnt from Office Managing Partner Jonathan Moss that the firm delivered positive outcomes for clients...

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