Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="KLaw125" data-source="post: 13125" data-attributes="member: 358">Hi, I understand this is for Jessica to help out but thought I could offer some perspective.Firstly, regarding your dyslexia, I have similar circumstances and would say prioritise positive things within applications. Try to use mitigating circumstances section as the place to explain this. I have had vacation schemes opportunities regardless of my disabilities because I reinforced my strengths at all times. You are at no disadvantage.Secondly, with your experience moving to the UK, I can relate as I used my experience adjusting to new country whilst working within Africa/ living alone on applications. However, the best rule to live by is 'Show don't tell'. Although this is a very impressive accomplishment, you can ground this experience by making it tangible and attribute how it shows adaptability/resilience directly. I wrote on applications adjusting to the wider culture directly by mentioning the practical steps I took to accomplish goals (which were projects at work/ making a good impression). For example, I managed my commute to work, leaving 2 hours in advance for work daily to account for poor infrastructure from rural area I was living in, ensuring I was punctual and completed my work placement successfully. Additionally, I adjusted to a more meritocratic system in the country by ensuring I was attentive to cultural norms for junior employees, and  prioritised tasks for senior managers when assigned to ensure that I did not make a bad impression. Writing this was under the theme of resilience and adapting, so i concluded I was able to be involved in an important project for the company, but the main point is that you specifically mention exactly what you have done in the example.For your circumstance, mention potential challenges you overcame directly through the moving to the UK and living alone. It is unique experience and no small thing, so communicate that in your application!  Whether it be language or cultural transitions you adapted to (always state the exact aspect though, culture can be vague at times), working part time to ensure you can financially manage yourself whilst living independently and still gaining quality grades etc.To summarise, try to show competencies by reflecting on your experience meaningfully, show evidence of how you've developed yourself through your unique them. Regardless of how different it may be, you can communicate your success and how you can be impactful in a law firm.Apologies for the length but hope this helps.</blockquote>

Verification: Our company is called, "The Corporate ___ Academy". What is the missing word here?

Top Bottom

Search

Search

Reply to thread