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  1. Erin

    Skadden 5

    Please give details of any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility and any other noteworthy achievements that will support your application.(250) (240) My undergraduate dissertation was awarded a Distinction and selected for publication by Bristol University Press. The topic, the...
  2. Erin

    RPC 2

    At RPC we work in a collaborative environment. Provide an example where you have demonstrated your ability to collaborate. You may want to make reference to your hobbies, interests and/or work experience to illustrate your answer. (300 words max) * At university, I was a dedicated member of...
  3. Erin

    Penningtons Manches Cooper 2

    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. Your cover letter should be a professionally laid out business document and should include the following: why you are...
  4. Erin

    Osborne Clarke 7

    Osborne Clarke is renowned for working across core sectors that are at the cutting edge of innovation and driving transformation of our clients' businesses. Please described a current business issue or opportunity for organisations operating within one of our sectors. Why is this topic of...
  5. Erin

    Norton Rose Fulbright 20

    Dear Graduate Recruitment Team, I am writing to apply for the Norton Rose Fulbright Spring Vacation Scheme. I am a graduate of the University of Bristol with a first class degree in History. In order to fund my GDL and gain commercial experience, I have spent the past year working at...
  6. Erin

    Mishcon de Reya 7

    Aside from wanting a challenging career, why do you want to be a commercial lawyer, and why do you want to train at Mishcon de Reya? (298/300) Growing up with deaf parents exposed me to cultural differences from a young age. I developed the desire to connect with as many different people as...
  7. Erin

    Jones Day 9

    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. (100 words) As a recipient of the Career Commitment Scholarship, BPP University has recognised my dedication to...
  8. Erin

    Hogan Lovells 13

    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...
  9. Erin

    Herbert Smith Freehills 19

    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...
  10. Erin

    Eversheds Sutherland 11

    1. When have you worked towards an ambitious goal? As part of your answer, please describe how you tackled the goal, what set-backs you faced and what energised you about the situation. I worked towards an ambitious goal when I joined my university mooting society in first year. I aimed to win...
  11. Erin

    Dentons 5

    Please tell us about a current issue or news article that has interested you. How might the topic be relevant to Dentons and our clients? (250 words) I recently read an interesting new article by Forbes Magazine concerning how leading global companies are using sustainability as a market...
  12. Erin

    CMS 14

    In your view, what steps should a law firm take to put client relationships at the forefront of its strategy? (194) In an increasingly competitive industry, firms can prioritise their clients by adopting a highly commercial approach. This involves considering the current and future economic...
  13. Erin

    CMS 13

    In your view, what steps should a law firm take to put client relationships at the forefront of its strategy? (200 words) Having a diverse workforce is one way to put client relationships first. A diversity of socio-economic backgrounds is key to strong client relationships because studies show...
  14. Erin

    Bristows 5

    1.Please provide your personal statement in the space below. Please outline why have you chosen to become a commercial solicitor and what relevant skills and experience you possess that you feel make you a suitable candidate. Studying Law at university has given me a deep interest in the...
  15. Erin

    Bird & Bird 5

    What attracts you to a Trainee Solicitor role at Bird & Bird? What is motivating you to pursue a career at Bird & Bird? (200) (200) To fund my PGDL, I spent the past year working at AlphaSights, an expert network which assists companies and PE firms with commercial due diligence in M&A...
  16. Erin

    Kirkland & Ellis 5

    Dear Graduate Recruitment, I am a penultimate year Law student at the [REDACTED], writing to apply for a place on the 2023 Vacation Scheme at Kirkland & Ellis (‘K&E’). My interest in commercial law stems from my participation in a virtual M&A internship with Forage, where I gained insight into...
  17. Erin

    Freshfields 14

    My legal aspirations began through enjoying intellectual engagement with how the law defines and regulates complex institutions. This interest was reaffirmed through my extensive mooting experience which gave me ample opportunity to engage critically with the law. This developed into an...
  18. Erin

    Dechert 9

    Please explain why you want to pursue a career as a commercial solicitor and why you would like to practice at Dechert. My legal aspirations began through enjoying intellectual engagement with how the law defines and regulates complex institutions and relationships which was facilitated by my...
  19. Erin

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher 4

    Q1 - Please explain why you would like a career in commercial law. Max 250 words My legal aspirations began with my interest in intellectually engaging with how the law defines and regulates complex institutions and relationships. This interest was reaffirmed through the first year of my...
  20. Erin

    White & Case 13

    Dear Graduate Resourcing and Development Team, I am a second-year law student at the LSE, and I am applying for the 2023 White & Case summer vacation scheme. My legal aspirations began with my interest in intellectually engaging with how the law defines and regulates complex institutions and...

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