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  1. Erin

    Latham & Watkins 10

    Why would you choose to train at Latham over another firm? (300 max) I am attracted to Latham for numerous reasons. Firstly, I am draw to the Firm’s Tier 1 corporate restructuring and insolvency practice. I am presently enjoying doing an elective module on corporate insolvency in which I...
  2. Erin

    Mishcon de Reya 6

    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? (300 words max) In commercial legal practice, there is rarely a ‘right’ answer – hence; critical thinking is paramount. Nouvelle legal problems materialise...
  3. Erin

    Baker McKenzie 16

    Tell us about something - anything - that excites and inspires you. (300 words max) For the past two years alongside my degree, I have been part of Enactus Nottingham, a student-led entrepreneurial-based non-profit driving social and environmental change. Working on a wide array of social...
  4. Erin

    Ashurst 8

    Please use this section to tell us about yourself, your skills, achievements and why you want to train as a solicitor and work at Ashurst. (738) I want to work as a commercial lawyer as it is engaging to immerse myself in the commercial aspects of a client's business. For example, as a debt...
  5. Erin

    Allen & Overy 10

    Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer at A&O and what do you think are the key skills and qualities required for success? (250 words) A&O’s proficiency at advising businesses on ‘first-in-kind’ transactions and disputes attracts me to the firm, as when completing work experience at []...
  6. Erin

    Akin Gump 4

    What motivates you to pursue a career as a commercial Solicitor? Explain how you would add value as a Trainee in the London office of Akin Gump. (250 words) My motivation for becoming a commercial lawyer stems partly from my core career goals and from my practical experience working in...
  7. Erin

    Akin Gump 3

    What motivates you to pursue a career as a commercial Solicitor? Explain how you would add value as a Trainee in the London office of Akin Gump. 250 words My interest in commercial law began after participating in a Pathways to Law negotiation workshop surrounding a fictional client being sued...
  8. Erin

    Addleshaw Goddard 8

    How do you feel your skills and attributes would suit a legal career at AG? (2000 characters) Firstly, my strong ability to simplify complex information would suit a legal career at AG. This is a skill I developed in my role as a writer for my university's student newspaper. My articles range...
  9. Erin

    Taylor Wessing 2

    **Please tell us about any activities that you have been involved with over the past 3 years that you feel has helped build your skillset. This can range from sports teams to mooting, to simply juggling responsibilities you have at home. (250 words max) *** In 2020, I wrote a review of a...

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