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<blockquote data-quote="AvniD" data-source="post: 94137" data-attributes="member: 17155">Hi [USER=4098]@futuretraineesolicitor[/USER], funnily enough, I have actually been asked 'Why London' in my interviews so I think I'm well placed to answer your question! I think what interviewers are trying to understand when they ask you 'Why London' is why you're choosing to begin a legal career in this city over 1) other cities in the UK and 2) your home country. Answering this question takes some reflection about your motivations for a career in commercial law in London- what are you looking to gain from it? What sets it apart in your mind from other cities? What do you think you'll get in London that you won't get in your home country? What advantages do you think your career will benefit from in London? I'd recommend taking these questions as a springboard for some reflection and research so that you can form a rounded answer! It is completely acceptable for a movie, in some way, to influence your decision to pursue a career in London, especially if you haven't been to the city! While I haven't watched Namastey London (now that I'm on break from uni, may just add that to my list of TV shows and films!), I would mention it only after I've stated my core reasons for wanting a career in commercial law in London. The reason being that it doesn't seem like the movie is related to commercial law at all, so it may come off as being a bit off-topic and you not having developed your answer enough.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="AvniD, post: 94137, member: 17155"] Hi [USER=4098]@futuretraineesolicitor[/USER], funnily enough, I have actually been asked 'Why London' in my interviews so I think I'm well placed to answer your question! I think what interviewers are trying to understand when they ask you 'Why London' is why you're choosing to begin a legal career in this city over 1) other cities in the UK and 2) your home country. Answering this question takes some reflection about your motivations for a career in commercial law in London- what are you looking to gain from it? What sets it apart in your mind from other cities? What do you think you'll get in London that you won't get in your home country? What advantages do you think your career will benefit from in London? I'd recommend taking these questions as a springboard for some reflection and research so that you can form a rounded answer! It is completely acceptable for a movie, in some way, to influence your decision to pursue a career in London, especially if you haven't been to the city! While I haven't watched Namastey London (now that I'm on break from uni, may just add that to my list of TV shows and films!), I would mention it only after I've stated my core reasons for wanting a career in commercial law in London. The reason being that it doesn't seem like the movie is related to commercial law at all, so it may come off as being a bit off-topic and you not having developed your answer enough. [/QUOTE]

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