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I am filling out an online job application for a law firm and there is a 'box' for a covering letter. As it's obvious the position I am applying for and who I am, should I start with the usual paragraph of introducing myself and what job I am applying for, or can I go straight into the main part...- Shelly AA
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Hi Jessica, Regarding this question. In 2015 Bates Wells became the first UK law firm to be awarded a B Corp status. If successful, how would you help the firm continue to be a socially responsible organisation? "Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of...- Shelly AA
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Hi Jess, In answer to this question As a client, why would you engage the firm to act on your behalf? This is a small independent City firm that has very strong presence in 'niche' sectors. Would it be appropriate to write something on the lines of "if I was a client in the XXX sector I...- Shelly AA
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Yes I see what you mean. In the same article, after mentioning the new partner, the firm commented that there will be more 'organic growth' in the company. Which I understand to mean increasing output internally and growing revenue from existing clients. Thanks for the tip.- Shelly AA
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Thanks very much. On another quick note, I found that one firm brought in a significant new partner back in 2017. Could I reference that or do you think it's to old? I am linking it to the growth in the company.- Shelly AA
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Hi Jessica, I am applying TCs not at the big corporate City firms but more mid to small size firms, many of them deal with crime, private clients, immigration, regulatory, public law and charities, etc. 1. I am finding it really hard with the"why this firm" question as it's difficult to...- Shelly AA
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