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    Browne Jacobson 2

    We've recently refreshed and relaunched our firm strategy. This is now known as our National Powerhouse strategy. As part of the strategy we've managed to 'bottle'; what it means to work here in a set of new values. These are: Inclusive, Ambitious, Collaborative, Pragmatic, Fair and Down to...
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    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner 7

    Please detain any academic awards, positions of responsibilities and/any interests or hobbies outside of academics and work experience (please list in bullet points) (300 words) Leadership Elected member of the Southwark Youth Council from 2017-1018 Student Academic Experience Intern at the...
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    Mischon de Reya 5

    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? (300 words max) * I want to be a lawyer because I love the mix of working alone on projects, working with colleagues to achieve the best result and communicating with...
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    Russel Cooke 2

    Discuss a news article that interests you and how it is relevant to the firm (300 words) A news article I find interesting is entitled “Priti Patel’s immigration bill could fail stateless children” on the Independent’s website. This article describes how the proposed immigration law would...
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    Eversheds Sutherland 10

    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 words) I spent most of 2021 revising for my final exams. Up until my final year, I enjoyed all of my...
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    Slaughter and May 11

    Dear Ms Arnold, I am a second year undergraduate history student at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University. I am writing to apply for the Slaughter and May Summer Work Experience Scheme in 2022. My interests in business and law drive me towards the career path of a commercial solicitor...
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    Simmons & Simmons 8

    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...
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    CMS 12

    What qualities does a future facing, well-rounded lawyer require to be successful? (200 words) Future facing commercial lawyers are expected to act both as legal and business advisors, increasing the importance of industry knowledge in building client-relationships. Firms like CMS are shifting...
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    Allen & Overy 9

    Please describe the key learnings/skills you’ve gained through work experience, positions of responsibility, personal experience or extracurricular activities (250) When advising a Rwandan start-up as a Legal Advisor for a Bridges for Enterprise project, I analysed whether renting healthcare...
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    Gateley 3

    Please explain why you have decided to pursue a career as a solicitor in a legal and professional services business? (200 words max) * I have recently begun in a career change into law after spending two and a half years in the renewable energy sector. Though I’ve always been confident in my...
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    Jones Day 8

    Jones Day Cover Letter (300) I first encountered Jones Day through the Global Disputes Workshop at LawCareersNETLive. It left me with the realisation ‘One Firm Worldwide’ was not just a motto. Partner Greg Barden explained how teamwork is deliberately embedded into the global structure of the...
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    Herbert Smith Freehills 17

    Q1) Introduce us to a topic you know about and explain why it interests you. (300 words) The topic of Indian Classical Music interests me. Developed in the 12th century, its roots are found in Vedic literature. It uses seven basic notes with five half notes, resulting in a 12-note scale...
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    Latham & Watkins 8

    Q1) Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer? (300) My interest in pursuing an undergraduate law degree stemmed from participating in multiple Model United Nations conferences as a delegate and a chair. I enjoyed the critical thinking, research and debate involved and thus, thought that a...
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    Shoosmiths 3

    Describe why you want to be a trainee solicitor at Shoosmiths. (300 words) Due to my experiences in the retail sector and through completing different legal placements at high-street firms and virtual internships, I discovered a keen interest in the way law firms are able to integrate their...
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    Trowers & Hamlins 4

    Who are our main competitors and how do we differentiate ourselves from them? (250 words) As a global leading real estate firm, Trowers and Hamlins’ (Trowers) competitors include law firms with a strong practice in real estate, including Pinsent Masons, which also has offices in the Middle...
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    Hill Dickinson 2

    Why are you applying to Hill Dickinson? (250) I am applying to Hill Dickinson for a training contract in maritime law because it has one of the largest maritime practices of any firm and has a prestigious reputation accrued from 200 years of practice. I am interested in marine law because it...
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    Wilkie Farr & Gallagher

    Q1 - Please explain why you would like a career in commercial law. During my undergraduate studies in international relations at King’s College London, I was also volunteering at the United Nations in New York City, which gave me insight into the role of states, corporations and organisations...
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    DAC Beachcroft 6

    Please outline, in no more than 500 words, what attracts you to the role of Trainee Solicitor at DAC Beachcroft and why you feel you are suitable both for the role and the Firm. Firstly, I am applying to DAC Beachcroft because I am attracted by the firm’s expertise and reputation in its...
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    DAC Beachcroft 6

    Please outline, in no more than 500 words, what attracts you to the role of Trainee Solicitor at DAC Beachcroft and why you feel you are suitable both for the role and the Firm. Firstly, I am applying to DAC Beachcroft because I am attracted by the firm’s expertise and reputation in its...
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    CMS 11

    What qualities does a future facing, well-rounded lawyer require to be successful? (200 words) Commercial awareness is the knowledge of current developments in matters relating to business, especially those which affect law firms and their clients. This is an essential quality as clients expect...

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