Application question

[Lumree]

Hi guys,

I'm applying for a firm and this is one of the questions:

Describe an important event in your life. Why have you chosen this particular event?

I'm a bit stumped with this one. Any tips for how you might approach this one? I'm not sure if I should talk about a personal or professional event. Are they looking for some life-changing event that's happened to me?

Thanks!

 

[Jaysen]

Hi guys,

I'm applying for a firm and this is one of the questions:

Describe an important event in your life. Why have you chosen this particular event?

I'm a bit stumped with this one. Any tips for how you might approach this one? I'm not sure if I should talk about a personal or professional event. Are they looking for some life-changing event that's happened to me?

Thanks!

That's definitely a very broadly phrased question. I think that's the point though, the kind of event you choose (and your reasons why) tells them something about your personality. The event doesn't necessarily need to be life-changing and there's no 'right' answer to this question, but I would personally lean towards personal events. I think they can be used as opportunities to discuss something that's important to you.

 

[Lumree]

That's definitely a very broadly phrased question. I think that's the point though, the kind of event you choose (and your reasons why) tells them something about your personality. The event doesn't necessarily need to be life-changing and there's no 'right' answer to this question, but I would personally lean towards personal events. I think they can be used as opportunities to discuss something that's important to you.

Hi Jaysen,

Thanks for your reply.

I actually went with when I started my new job in the end. I felt this was quite important as it was my first real taste of commercial work. In turn, this solidified my desire to become a commercial solicitor. Hopefully, this is ok!

My only reservation is I talk about my desire to become a commercial solicitor, but what I mean by that is my desire to work with businesses to help bring ideas to reality. I do explain that in the answer, but should I be careful with saying I want to become a commercial solicitor specifically? Does that sound like I am limiting myself to purely commercial work (i.e. contracts) as opposed to some of the other areas you typically find in a commercial law firm?

 

[Vany]

Hi Jaysen,

Thanks for your reply.

I actually went with when I started my new job in the end. I felt this was quite important as it was my first real taste of commercial work. In turn, this solidified my desire to become a commercial solicitor. Hopefully, this is ok!

My only reservation is I talk about my desire to become a commercial solicitor, but what I mean by that is my desire to work with businesses to help bring ideas to reality. I do explain that in the answer, but should I be careful with saying I want to become a commercial solicitor specifically? Does that sound like I am limiting myself to purely commercial work (i.e. contracts) as opposed to some of the other areas you typically find in a commercial law firm?

Hi @Lumree !

I agree with @Jaysen , I think there is no right or wrong answer.

I am not aware of your other application questions but I would make sure you haven't already detailed the reasons why you want to become a commercial lawyer elsewhere in the application form.

I would try to elaborate on something new. Tell me if this makes sense!

And as to the second part of your question, I think the idea of helping businesses "bring ideas to reality" as you say can involve drafting contracts, but also advising on mergers, acquisitions if the idea of the company is to expand, on financing that acquisition, advising on real estate if the idea of the company is to acquire a new building etc.... (which all involve contracts of course)
All these ideas can be brought to reality with the help of a commercial law firm. So it doesn't seem to me you are restricting yourself to anything. But this depends on how you actually wrote your answer.

Does this answer your question?

Would you agree @Jaysen ?

Good luck with your application !

 

[Jaysen]

Agreed with Vanessa!

 

[Lumree]

Hi both,

There wasn't any other question that let me elaborate on why I want to become a commercial solicitor.

There were questions on my interests, and also a question on why I want to join the firm and why they should choose me (in 300 words!) Rather than spend time on that question about why I wanted to be a commercial solicitor, I thought it was best to discuss that in the question originally discussed.

Thank you for your help! I will be submitting it tonight and keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[Jaysen]

Hi both,

There wasn't any other question that let me elaborate on why I want to become a commercial solicitor.

There were questions on my interests, and also a question on why I want to join the firm and why they should choose me (in 300 words!) Rather than spend time on that question about why I wanted to be a commercial solicitor, I thought it was best to discuss that in the question originally discussed.

Thank you for your help! I will be submitting it tonight and keeping my fingers crossed.

Best of luck!

 

[Lumree]

Rejected in less than 24 hours! Very disheartening. Onwards and upwards I suppose!

 

[Vany]

Rejected in less than 24 hours! Very disheartening. Onwards and upwards I suppose!

So sorry to hear ! But don't give up ! I'm sure only the best is to come !

 

[Phoebe-Lou]

Would you mind me asking what firm this was for? Its a v interesting question

 

[Lumree]

This was Memery Crystal wasn't it? I also got rejected super quickly from them. They might have filled up all their slots on their vac scheme already hence the quick rejections.

It was! Sorry to hear you had the same luck but I’m also glad we’re in the same boat! Was very fast.

Best of luck for your other applications

 

[Alice G]

It was! Sorry to hear you had the same luck but I’m also glad we’re in the same boat! Was very fast.

Best of luck for your other applications

Yeah to reject so quickly it does sound as though positions may have been filled but if it’s any consolation I did just read this thread and thought your response sounded excellent so well done for that! Good luck with your other apps!

 

[Lumree]

Yeah to reject so quickly it does sound as though positions may have been filled but if it’s any consolation I did just read this thread and thought your response sounded excellent so well done for that! Good luck with your other apps!

Thanks Alice, I appreciate it!