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<blockquote data-quote="syw" data-source="post: 111263" data-attributes="member: 2188"><p>Hi [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] , I have had a couple of experiences when interviewing for paralegal roles at city firms in London that have essentially confused me. In essence, I have been asked 'what are your long-term ambitions', and I have found that answering in all honesty, namely that I am aiming to be a commercial solicitor really does not go down well, even for contractual paralegal positions! I have even overheard partners at previous international firms in London where I used to work say the same thing about paralegal candidates. It strikes me as odd because surely there are very good attributes in a candidate if they are generally very ambitious. I ask this because I am at a mental hurdle as to whether to now answer honestly, or simply lie, and make out that I want to be a career paralegal, and am happy with the work-life balance staying put. Any thoughts on this would be great. It just makes no sense to me, and feels like an extra unnecessary law-related tick box hurdle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="syw, post: 111263, member: 2188"] Hi [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] , I have had a couple of experiences when interviewing for paralegal roles at city firms in London that have essentially confused me. In essence, I have been asked 'what are your long-term ambitions', and I have found that answering in all honesty, namely that I am aiming to be a commercial solicitor really does not go down well, even for contractual paralegal positions! I have even overheard partners at previous international firms in London where I used to work say the same thing about paralegal candidates. It strikes me as odd because surely there are very good attributes in a candidate if they are generally very ambitious. I ask this because I am at a mental hurdle as to whether to now answer honestly, or simply lie, and make out that I want to be a career paralegal, and am happy with the work-life balance staying put. Any thoughts on this would be great. It just makes no sense to me, and feels like an extra unnecessary law-related tick box hurdle. [/QUOTE]
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