Application form dilemma

[Lawgirlxo]

Hiya,

So I’m looking over my previous application for a law firm, which I’m aiming to apply to again this year.

The questions is why do you want to train at this firm? I’ve geninuly got my reasons for choosing to train at the firm - global strategy, key clients etc.

The issue is that it’s a US law firm with a huge reputation for its banking & finance expertise in the UK. Now I acknowledge this, but I haven’t referenced it as one of my reasons for choosing to train there - do u think it would be wise not to mention this.

Thanks in advance

 

[Jaysen]

It's a good question.

I would mention your interest in a practice area if it accounts for a clear majority of the firm's work -- such that it wouldn't make sense to apply if you weren't interested in that practice area. For most firms, however, that won't apply. And I don't get the sense from what you've said that that is the case here.

You also said you acknowledge the work this firm does in banking & finance, so I think you've covered your bases there.

 

[Lawgirlxo]

Thank you very much!