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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Nicktim" data-source="post: 44381" data-attributes="member: 6132">I would just caveat my advice by saying that I applied to a small number of firms and only interviewed at one which I'm joining so my experiences aren't particularly wide. Your profile sounds a lot stronger than mine was when I applied and the sector I was working in was completely different to Law so you probably have a much stronger 'why law' narrative than I had.I absolutely wouldn't worry about demonstrating a particular interest in any specific areas of law at this stage. That's one of the main reasons they have seat rotations. Saying you applied for a particular firm for their strength in a certain area is a good reason why you applied for that firm but I think the reality is most people end up qualifying into areas they had absolutely no interest in before starting at the firm so I think they may take that with a pinch of salt.All I would say (without knowing your full circumstances) is that having a conversation with your existing employer about your personal development and seeing how they can help you gain experience is a significant demonstration of a commitment to starting a career in Law and will potentially answer any motivation/commitment concerns a recruiter has about your profile. It may also unlock a lot of doors for you. I had a huge amount of support from my employer by being open and honest with them about my ambitions - they allowed me to do work shadowing with the in-house legal team, they put me in contact with lots of people in the industry to build my network and they have even kept in touch with me in case I choose to go in-house in the distant future! It depends on your employer and your personal circumstances I guess because I fully appreciate many businesses are far less understanding and would see this as a bad thing, but perhaps if you don't find yourself successful in your first applications (very few do!) then it is something you might want to consider for the future.</blockquote>

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