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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 223535" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>Hello!</p><p></p><p>Happy to share my thoughts on your questions!</p><p></p><p>You don't need to pick a named client. Firms will know that you won't necessarily have access to their client list, so they're expecting you to choose a typical client profile they act for - e.g. a multinational corporation, a bank, a private equity fund, a tech company, etc. Just make sure it's consistent with the firm's core practice areas.</p><p></p><p>The important part is showing that you understand how wider events create commercial consequences for the sort of businesses the firm advises. If you select a headline from an area they're strong in (e.g. technology, energy, litigation, etc.) you can stay grounded in their work without needing to name an actual company.</p><p></p><p>As for structure, I would say that your first option is the most suitable for 250 words:</p><p></p><p><strong>1. Briefly outline the headline</strong> - what happened and why it matters</p><p><strong>2. Explain the long-term impact on the chosen type of client </strong>- focus on the risks and opportunities, such as the regulatory, financial, operational, or strategic consequences</p><p></p><p>Adding a third section about the firm's strengths can still work, but I would try to keep it brief. If you do include it, the aim is to demonstrate that you've thought through how the firm could help the client navigate the issue - make sure it doesn't feel bolted on or take away from your commercial insight.</p><p></p><p>The main things that the graduate recruitment team are testing with this question are:</p><p></p><p><strong>1. </strong>Can you pick a commercially relevant headline?</p><p><strong>2. </strong>Do you understand the broader implications?</p><p><strong>3. </strong>Can you explain it concisely and logically?</p><p></p><p>Ultimately, aim for a concise explanation that shows you understand both the commercial issue and how it affects the client's business.</p><p></p><p>I hope that helps, and best of luck with your application! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abbie Whitlock, post: 223535, member: 42112"] Hello! Happy to share my thoughts on your questions! You don't need to pick a named client. Firms will know that you won't necessarily have access to their client list, so they're expecting you to choose a typical client profile they act for - e.g. a multinational corporation, a bank, a private equity fund, a tech company, etc. Just make sure it's consistent with the firm's core practice areas. The important part is showing that you understand how wider events create commercial consequences for the sort of businesses the firm advises. If you select a headline from an area they're strong in (e.g. technology, energy, litigation, etc.) you can stay grounded in their work without needing to name an actual company. As for structure, I would say that your first option is the most suitable for 250 words: [B]1. Briefly outline the headline[/B] - what happened and why it matters [B]2. Explain the long-term impact on the chosen type of client [/B]- focus on the risks and opportunities, such as the regulatory, financial, operational, or strategic consequences Adding a third section about the firm's strengths can still work, but I would try to keep it brief. If you do include it, the aim is to demonstrate that you've thought through how the firm could help the client navigate the issue - make sure it doesn't feel bolted on or take away from your commercial insight. The main things that the graduate recruitment team are testing with this question are: [B]1. [/B]Can you pick a commercially relevant headline? [B]2. [/B]Do you understand the broader implications? [B]3. [/B]Can you explain it concisely and logically? Ultimately, aim for a concise explanation that shows you understand both the commercial issue and how it affects the client's business. I hope that helps, and best of luck with your application! :) [/QUOTE]
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