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<blockquote data-quote="Dheepa" data-source="post: 49059" data-attributes="member: 1572"><p>Hi, while I completely agree with everything that Jacob and Naomi have said (especially considering specifically what the OC questions are asking) I for one always mentioned the culture of firms in many of my apps and cover letters. However I do think there is a right way to do it. My culture points always involved really going into detail on the insight I have gained from talking to representatives of the firms at events or mentioning pro bono or diversity initiatives that were important to me. Especially for the latter, I often tied any statistics/networks the firm had into any initiatives I had organised that reflected my own commitment. This way you are not only demonstrating another tangible link between yourself and why that firm is the right fit, but it's an added opportunity to showcase any additional extra-curriculars you took part in. </p><p></p><p>Personally, diversity was such a huge non-negotiable factor for me when applying to firms that I didn't feel like there was anything forced about what I was saying. I also think that if the firm that you are applying to really emphasises these things whether at their events or through the recruitment brochures then they will have no problem with candidates using that information in their applications. Just to re-iterate, the key difference to making sure it's not a generic statement is making those tangible links to yourself and really demonstrating why those aspects of their culture is important to you. </p><p></p><p>Hope that gives you some more insight!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dheepa, post: 49059, member: 1572"] Hi, while I completely agree with everything that Jacob and Naomi have said (especially considering specifically what the OC questions are asking) I for one always mentioned the culture of firms in many of my apps and cover letters. However I do think there is a right way to do it. My culture points always involved really going into detail on the insight I have gained from talking to representatives of the firms at events or mentioning pro bono or diversity initiatives that were important to me. Especially for the latter, I often tied any statistics/networks the firm had into any initiatives I had organised that reflected my own commitment. This way you are not only demonstrating another tangible link between yourself and why that firm is the right fit, but it's an added opportunity to showcase any additional extra-curriculars you took part in. Personally, diversity was such a huge non-negotiable factor for me when applying to firms that I didn't feel like there was anything forced about what I was saying. I also think that if the firm that you are applying to really emphasises these things whether at their events or through the recruitment brochures then they will have no problem with candidates using that information in their applications. Just to re-iterate, the key difference to making sure it's not a generic statement is making those tangible links to yourself and really demonstrating why those aspects of their culture is important to you. Hope that gives you some more insight! [/QUOTE]
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