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<blockquote data-quote="Jaysen" data-source="post: 28505" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>It's great that you're thinking about the kind of firm that suits you.</p><p></p><p>If you have an interest in M&A then that's great to mention when applying to a firm with a strong M&A practice. This isn't something you <em>need</em> to do, but for you, it sounds like a genuine reason why you are applying.</p><p></p><p>One of the keys to a 'why this firm?' question is to lead with your genuine reasons for applying. If you think from the perspective of 'what does the firm want me to talk about?', your answers are more likely to come across as impersonal or they'll sound like all the other generic answers. With that in mind, there's no need to talk about another practice area unless that practice area also interests you.</p><p></p><p>If a practice area does interest you, but only plays a very small role within a firm, I'd re-think why you are applying to that firm. To a firm, it might come across as unconvincing as you may not have the opportunity to sit there during your training contract.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jaysen, post: 28505, member: 1"] It's great that you're thinking about the kind of firm that suits you. If you have an interest in M&A then that's great to mention when applying to a firm with a strong M&A practice. This isn't something you [I]need[/I] to do, but for you, it sounds like a genuine reason why you are applying. One of the keys to a 'why this firm?' question is to lead with your genuine reasons for applying. If you think from the perspective of 'what does the firm want me to talk about?', your answers are more likely to come across as impersonal or they'll sound like all the other generic answers. With that in mind, there's no need to talk about another practice area unless that practice area also interests you. If a practice area does interest you, but only plays a very small role within a firm, I'd re-think why you are applying to that firm. To a firm, it might come across as unconvincing as you may not have the opportunity to sit there during your training contract. [/QUOTE]
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