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<blockquote data-quote="Jaysen" data-source="post: 28584" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>I'm assuming this is an interview question as I don't think I've seen an application question on this. If so, there's a fair amount of flexibility for you to take this question in the direction you want to. They could have similar approaches, or they could be different (e.g. you might interpret the first one to be a more general question about what's inspiring about a firm's work, whereas the second question might focus on why you find the specific type of work interesting). There isn't one 'right' answer here, so I wouldn't worry too much; if a firm wants you to clarify your answer, they'll just ask you a follow-up question.</p><p></p><p>Personally, for a question like 'why do you want to undertake the work X firm does', I'd try to understand what is the focus of their work and why you find that work interesting. For example, if it's a transactional-focused firm, you might think about why transactional work appeals to you. </p><p></p><p>As you mentioned, you can also go broader: I like the points about specific clients/international work/range of work. Pro bono could also be mentioned here, but I'd keep this as a minor, additional point.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jaysen, post: 28584, member: 1"] I'm assuming this is an interview question as I don't think I've seen an application question on this. If so, there's a fair amount of flexibility for you to take this question in the direction you want to. They could have similar approaches, or they could be different (e.g. you might interpret the first one to be a more general question about what's inspiring about a firm's work, whereas the second question might focus on why you find the specific type of work interesting). There isn't one 'right' answer here, so I wouldn't worry too much; if a firm wants you to clarify your answer, they'll just ask you a follow-up question. Personally, for a question like 'why do you want to undertake the work X firm does', I'd try to understand what is the focus of their work and why you find that work interesting. For example, if it's a transactional-focused firm, you might think about why transactional work appeals to you. As you mentioned, you can also go broader: I like the points about specific clients/international work/range of work. Pro bono could also be mentioned here, but I'd keep this as a minor, additional point. [/QUOTE]
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