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<blockquote data-quote="Alice G" data-source="post: 28428" data-attributes="member: 1160"><p>Thank you so much for your kind message! Such a lovely way to start the weekend <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Absolutely!</p><p></p><p>So in terms of your first point, I would try to seek a commercial topic which you can relate back to the firm in some way or one which genuinely interests you if you can explain very specifically and personally why it matters to you and piques your interest.</p><p></p><p>To expand on this further...</p><p></p><p>If you are going to relate it back to the firm, I do not mean doing this superficially in the following way 'this is relevant to X because you have a strong disputes practice'. That won't necessarily blow them away. However, if you can ask the firm about task forces or teams it may have to handle different commercial problems this can often elicit more specific points and examples you can use. That way, you can discuss the issue and show your knowledge and analysis (why the issue really matters to a law firm and the wider commercial landscape) and you can discuss more specifically how the firm you are applying to is handling this issue in their own unique way. This is why it is so important to engage with firms and uncover these points of research which you cannot get online because it allows you to really stand out and show the depth of your knowledge.</p><p></p><p>If you are opting to relate it back to you, this can arguably be more tricky but might pack even more a punch. If you are going to go for this, make sure you can really intelligently discuss the issue and analyse it whilst making it so clear and authentic to why this matters and interests you personally. Again, by way of example, you don't want to be saying 'I found this topic interesting as I have always had an interest in X.' It really needs to be grounded in something. Did you do an internship at a tech company and you found a piece about privacy concerns and data interesting and can you really cleverly draw on your knowledge from that experience and contribute to the topic/argument?</p><p></p><p>I hope these tips help but crucially, you need to be tailoring it in some way I think to either the firm or yourself to really give yourself that memorability <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>With your second point, I can appreciate that this might be a little samey. If you are going to talk about these two big topics I think you need to do so in a new and fresh way. Many might discuss the issues and problems but they may not think to discuss the potential opportunities that can come from situations. The recent tie-up between AstraZeneca and Oxford might be significant because what if these academia/manufacturing relationships change the landscape of the pharma industry going forwards, perhaps for the better? I think you can discuss these topics but try to pick something specific, whether it be a deal inherent to them, the impacts on a certain sector you follow closely or even if you comment on some thought leadership - just try to think about how you can stand out from the crowd <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I do think there is a degree of risk in taking on these big topics but perhaps it would really pay off if you can add something new and original to the discussion <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I really hope this helps and this advice is just based on my personal experience, what I have been advised in the past and, to a degree, gut instinct on what I would do. I know [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] has a fantastic graduate recruitment perspective on questions like this so I am sure she can advise on anything I haven't <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alice G, post: 28428, member: 1160"] Thank you so much for your kind message! Such a lovely way to start the weekend :) :) Absolutely! So in terms of your first point, I would try to seek a commercial topic which you can relate back to the firm in some way or one which genuinely interests you if you can explain very specifically and personally why it matters to you and piques your interest. To expand on this further... If you are going to relate it back to the firm, I do not mean doing this superficially in the following way 'this is relevant to X because you have a strong disputes practice'. That won't necessarily blow them away. However, if you can ask the firm about task forces or teams it may have to handle different commercial problems this can often elicit more specific points and examples you can use. That way, you can discuss the issue and show your knowledge and analysis (why the issue really matters to a law firm and the wider commercial landscape) and you can discuss more specifically how the firm you are applying to is handling this issue in their own unique way. This is why it is so important to engage with firms and uncover these points of research which you cannot get online because it allows you to really stand out and show the depth of your knowledge. If you are opting to relate it back to you, this can arguably be more tricky but might pack even more a punch. If you are going to go for this, make sure you can really intelligently discuss the issue and analyse it whilst making it so clear and authentic to why this matters and interests you personally. Again, by way of example, you don't want to be saying 'I found this topic interesting as I have always had an interest in X.' It really needs to be grounded in something. Did you do an internship at a tech company and you found a piece about privacy concerns and data interesting and can you really cleverly draw on your knowledge from that experience and contribute to the topic/argument? I hope these tips help but crucially, you need to be tailoring it in some way I think to either the firm or yourself to really give yourself that memorability :) With your second point, I can appreciate that this might be a little samey. If you are going to talk about these two big topics I think you need to do so in a new and fresh way. Many might discuss the issues and problems but they may not think to discuss the potential opportunities that can come from situations. The recent tie-up between AstraZeneca and Oxford might be significant because what if these academia/manufacturing relationships change the landscape of the pharma industry going forwards, perhaps for the better? I think you can discuss these topics but try to pick something specific, whether it be a deal inherent to them, the impacts on a certain sector you follow closely or even if you comment on some thought leadership - just try to think about how you can stand out from the crowd :) I do think there is a degree of risk in taking on these big topics but perhaps it would really pay off if you can add something new and original to the discussion :) I really hope this helps and this advice is just based on my personal experience, what I have been advised in the past and, to a degree, gut instinct on what I would do. I know [USER=2672]@Jessica Booker[/USER] has a fantastic graduate recruitment perspective on questions like this so I am sure she can advise on anything I haven't :) [/QUOTE]
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